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We performed a comparison between OpenText Data Protector and Veritas Backup Exec based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Backup and Recovery solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Question: What are some of the pros and cons of HP Data Protector vs. Symantec Backup Exec?
Answer: I am using HP Data Protector since last 3 years. It is easy to use, install, configure and very less administration after initial setup. It is able to backup many different operating systems and virtual infrastructure. I personally liked HP Data Protector as a backup software. I have not used Symantec Backup Exec.
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Pros
"The initial setup is straightforward if you understand Data Protector.""It's a good product that's pretty easy to use.""What we find most valuable in Micro Focus Data Protector is that it provides Japanese data protection, for example, it protects information such as the full Japanese name, address, etc.""Integration with HP storage is a very strong point for Micro Focus Data Protector. It is the best solution for general operations like backup and restore. Zero downtime backup (ZDB) is one very important feature, which is basically the integration with the storage array. It is a very strong feature. We're using storage with snapshots with this integration.""The initial setup was relatively easy.""Deduplication implementation with CAPA is very good.""Regarding scalability, it's unlimited with Data Protector. You can link multiple installations and let them work together. They can share backup devices. You have many possibilities with Data Protector. It's very proficient.""I have used Micro Focus Data Protector for the file backup facilities. My primary use of the software is to backup file data."

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"It is a good backup tool.""We have never had any problem with storage and backups. It works very well and is a user-friendly solution.""The solution was stable and reliable.""Veritas Backup Exec is fully compatible with different tape libraries.""This solution is not complex and you do not have to be too technical to use it.""I have found the overall features of the solution very good and there is the option to backup to the cloud.""The most valuable feature is the ability to back up IBM Power virtual servers.""It gives us the ability to locate and restore critical files which users may have intentionally or unknowing deleted a while ago."

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Cons
"Other tools seem to be easier to use.""We're not satisfied with the robustness and stability of the software since Micro Focus took it in-house. The GUI is one thing they could improve. It's still a bit archaic. Data Protector needs a more functional, user-friendly GUI.""It can occasionally be inaccurate in its backup/recovery time estimates.""In terms of what can be improved, I would say integrations with MongoDB. We use MongoDB and we need to go to scripts to do backups. We need more integrations.""The product can be developed by including functionalities like DR, CDP, and SureBackup, which are currently unavailable in the solution.""We face challenges with its stability.""I don't like this solution so much because it's very technical and compared to Commvault and Veeam, it's not so user-friendly. The interface needs improvement.""People prefer Veeam because the interface is easier, and Data Protector is difficult in comparison."

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"I have experienced some errors, such as failures, but there have not been very many.""It is currently missing the dynamic backup feature for virtual machines, which is available in NetWorker. I can create politics in NetWorker to add virtual machines with specific tags, but I cannot do this in Backup Exec, which is a minus point for me. Currently, a user has to send a request to the Backup administrator to add a machine to the backup, but I should be able to create rules to automatically add a new machine to the backup. This kind of functionality is very important in current times, especially when we are using cloud solutions. I should be able to create more than one stream in a policy and specify how many streams I want to run in parallel in one policy. Currently, I have to manually create more policies to backup more than one virtual machine at the same time. Their support can also be improved in terms of response time.""The reports could be made in an easier way.""They can improve the reporting component. The reports aren't user-friendly at all. You have to download them to Excel to get statistics.""Maybe they could improve reporting capabilities and predictions.""It doesn't support the AIX platform.""One area that needs improvement is SQL backup. Backup Exec doesn't support higher availability.""Firstly, the GUI for 2014 is mostly confusing, i.e., if you need to add any additional technical features, then it doesn't require a change to the GUI."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Pricing/licensing is Data Protector's single best offering. In its most basic environment, the only license required is for whatever target device is required."
  • "The licensing structure provides cost savings to business."
  • "It is fast, reliable, and its licensing policy is great."
  • "Avoid using many LTO drives; when using fewer drives, the price will be extremely good."
  • "In Data Protector, if you need extra features, you need to buy the agents for these features. Some of the features are Terabytes, some of them are agents. There's some complexity in the pricing and licensing."
  • "The licensing cost was not annual. We didn't pay any license. We paid when we deployed and we didn't pay for anything after that. There were no additional fees after the initial payment."
  • "The pricing is around $3,000 to $5,000. The charge additionally for support and to scale."
  • "The solution requires paying for a license."
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  • "Pricing is similar, but they don´t offer the same options/technology."
  • "If your company can afford it, go for it."
  • "Depending on the scenario, it can cost less than half of the price of other methods."
  • "It is cheap compared to the other backup technologies. It all depends on the requirements."
  • "I would like to see a better licensing model. They changed it and it's just horrendous."
  • "Veritas licensing is somewhat expensive. They have to decrease the price."
  • "We are satisfied with the price of this solution."
  • "It's a good price for the product."
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    Answers from the Community
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    it_user8178 - PeerSpot reviewerit_user8178 (Product Manager at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees)
    Consultant

    I researched the differences between the products and here are my findings:

    Symantec Backup Exec and NetBackup

    Dave Simpson, an analyst with 451 Group said you must include the big boys in any list of top backup applications.

    "By sheer virtue of their installed bases, you'd have to start with Symantec, IBM, EMC, CA Technologies, HP and CommVault," he said. "Symantec is No. 1 in terms of market share."

    Symantec offers two well known backup products. Backup Exec can be used for Windows, Linux, Mac and various virtualization platforms and has integrated deduplication and archiving technology.

    "Symantec BackupExec works well for homogenous Windows server-centric environment," said Michael Lapetino, a CDW solution architect. "It is generally aimed at small to medium enterprises where tape and disk-based backup strategies are fairly commonplace. Customers appreciate the robust feature set of BackupExec and the relatively affordable acquisition cost to manage and deploy it in traditional computing environments."

    NetBackup is another well-used backup product that falls under the Symantec umbrella. The latest version of NetBackup includes Symantec V-Ray for visibility into virtual file systems and applications.

    HP Data Protector

    HP is another OEM that has jumped on the dedupe bandwagon. HP Data Protector provides disk and tape data protection, snapshots, dedupe and a lot more in one integrated package.

    Honestly, I still prefer Acronis, Quest vRanger, Dell Appasure and Symantec Backup Exec

    it_user106302 - PeerSpot reviewerit_user106302 (Systems analyst)
    Vendor

    I've been using HP Dataprotector for a long time. It´s an old version (5.0) but is simple and easy to use. I've installed, configured and tested a new version (7) in one day.
    It is definitely a good product for backup & recovery.

    it_user8178 - PeerSpot reviewerit_user8178 (Product Manager at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees)
    Consultant

    I have not tried HP Data Protector personally. However, Symantec Backup Exec seems to be a good product. It also seems that Acronis or Commvault are upcoming trends in replacing these traditional products.

    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: I haven't experienced any crashes while using the solution...Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
    Top Answer:The licensing cost is too high. It costs us a lot when we migrate with the appliance.
    Top Answer:OpenText Data Protector is more difficult to use and configure than OpenText VIM. The user-friendliness of OpenText Data Protector has to be increased, and the complexity of the tool needs to be… more »
    Top Answer:Technically, Veeam is best for hyper-v & VMWare replications, snapshots, HA failover, also support for file system backups inside VMs., support for tape library & FC too But Veritas Netbackup is a… more »
    Top Answer:We have virtual infrastructure, so restoring virtual machine systems from backups is also very easy.
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    Also Known As
    Micro Focus Data Protector, Data Protector, OmniBack, HPE Data Protector
    Backup Exec, Symantec Backup Exec
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    Overview
    OpenText Data Protector standardizes and consolidates backups across multiple platforms. It provides secure, comprehensive backup protection for business-critical data and applications whether virtual, physical, or online in the cloud.

    Veritas Backup Exec is a unified data backup and recovery solution designed for small to midsize businesses. The software offers data protection for customers whether the data exists in physical, virtual, or cloud environments. Its main purpose is to ensure your business-critical data is never at risk of being lost, stolen, or corrupted.

    Veritas Backup Exec Features

    Veritas Backup Exec has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:

    • Easy-to-use interface: With Veritas Backup Exec, the interface enables you to quickly track and monitor all backup and recovery activity.
    • Two-factor authentication: Veritas Backup Exec gives you the ability to layer security access with two-factor authentication, which also helps to prevent malicious code injection.
    • Extra protection: By using Veritas Backup Exec, your organization can seamlessly protect VMware, Microsoft and Linux platforms from the same user console.
    • Cloud data protection: Veritas Backup Exec offers deployable marketplace templates for both AWS and Azure as well as certified cloud connectors for all major cloud vendors.
    • Security and compliance: Veritas Backup Exec ensures your data is compliant in every location, in addition to protecting you from ransomware attacks.

    Veritas Backup Exec Benefits

    Some of the benefits of using Veritas Backup Exec include:

    • Scalability: As your data management needs grow, Veritas Backup Exec seamlessly scales to meet them.
    • Smart integrations: Veritas Backup Exec provides you with consolidated reporting of your entire data ecosystem via Veritas Usage Insights. The solution also protects SaaS workloads and applications, including Microsoft 365, Google Cloud, and Salesforce with NetBackup SaaS Protection. And it includes integration with Azure Site Recovery for instant cloud-based disaster recovery.
    • Desktop and laptop version: Veritas Backup Exec was built with geographically diverse workloads in mind. It offers automated endpoint data protection for both Windows and Mac.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Below are some reviews and helpful feedback written by Veritas Backup Exec users.

    An IT Network Analyst at a manufacturing company says, “The backup potential of the solution is very good. It's protected us in the past very well and allowed us to get up and running after an attack with minimal loss. As far as if we need to restore a file, the solution absolutely has improved the way our organization functions. It saves us a lot of time. We're backing up all of our servers with it.”

    PeerSpot user Masoud G., Senior Network Administrator at MapnaBE, mentions, “I prefer to use a tape library and Veritas Backup Exec is fully compatible with different tape libraries. So I prefer this software. It also has easy user and file recovery.”

    Kayode O., Chief Technology Officer at a tech company, explains, “This solution creates a differential backup to reduce storage requirements. This solution is not complex and you do not have to be too technical to use it. Veritas offers granular restore, which is an option that many other solutions do not have. It allows you to restore, for example, a single SharePoint document, rather than an entire site.”

    Rowland G., Product Brand Manager at Epsidon Technology Distribution, states, “The one thing for the last 12 months which has been very good for Veritas was the instance-based license. This means that you're able to license per instance, not only per physical server. And also, the incremental backup which they introduced for virtual servers, where it makes it much quicker to restore, it just automatically is able to mount it back to the original backup. This makes it much quicker when you're doing the restore.”

    Sample Customers
    GSK Vaccines, Repsol, Vodafone Group, Siemens AG, Medium Enterprise Transportation Services Company
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    Manufacturing Company14%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Computer Software Company6%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Government7%
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    Manufacturing Company14%
    Government11%
    Retailer11%
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    Manufacturing Company12%
    Government9%
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    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise56%
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    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise58%
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    Small Business43%
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    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise56%
    Buyer's Guide
    OpenText Data Protector vs. Veritas Backup Exec
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about OpenText Data Protector vs. Veritas Backup Exec and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    OpenText Data Protector is ranked 23rd in Backup and Recovery with 99 reviews while Veritas Backup Exec is ranked 16th in Backup and Recovery with 68 reviews. OpenText Data Protector is rated 7.6, while Veritas Backup Exec is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of OpenText Data Protector writes "User-friendly, competitive, agent-based, and easy to manage". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Veritas Backup Exec writes "Highly stable, intuitive design, and integrates well". OpenText Data Protector is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault Cloud, Veritas NetBackup, HPE StoreOnce and Dell NetWorker, whereas Veritas Backup Exec is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Veritas NetBackup, Acronis Cyber Protect, Commvault Cloud and Veritas System Recovery. See our OpenText Data Protector vs. Veritas Backup Exec report.

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