Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] vs Veritas NetBackup Appliance comparison

Veeam Software and Veritas are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Additionally, 86% of Veeam Software users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Veritas users who would recommend it.

Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL]

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86% willing to recommend

Veritas NetBackup Appliance

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92% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] and Veritas NetBackup Appliance based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Veritas NetBackup Appliance

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (16th), Deduplication Software (6th)

Featured Reviews

David Villota

EMEA Hosting Engineer at Yanfeng Automotive

Reliable and issue-free with a helpful onboarding wizard

The solution has been installed on Linux machines. The solution is issue-free. We are happy with it. The solution has been stable and reliable. It is scalable. My understanding the setup is pretty straightforward and that the onboarding wizard is pretty easy to follow. I've never had to…

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Ahmed Handal

Oracle Technology Manager at MOPCO

Enhanced data retention and recovery with robust backup features

The Oracle Agent and Oracle RAC support are valuable features; they are crucial for taking backups and cloning applications. NetBackup Appliance has many features. Backup Exec is a great product as well. NetBackup is well-developed with strong features, including deduplication technology, which allows us to retain backups for longer periods—exceeding our expectations by keeping backups for almost a month. It's effective for data recovery and capable of handling large-scale data recoveries. It is very stable and keeps applications secure. However, the AI integration is not yet tested.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The flexibility and user-friendliness of Veeam make it very IT operations-friendly."

"The user interface is good."

"It is scalable."

"The ease of use for the graphical interface and the ease of installation are the most valuable features of this solution."

"The really amazing feature about Veeam Agent is that when you're using the central deployment model, you can actually use the instant VM recovery feature, which is really a pain point that I find some days."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to pick up individual files."

"The solution is very simple. Management of the platform is so simple that we don't need to have any training to deploy this solution."

"The technical support is good."

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"If you use the NetBackup Appliance you do not need to have separate media servers and hardware. You can configure the same storage as a media server and master server as well as a storage port. This helps to reduce the hardware costs of the media server."

"I can confidently say that I have managed more than 30 or 50 appliances over different time periods, and yet I never had a single hardware failure."

"The tool's most valuable feature is recovery."

"The policy-based backup feature is very helpful."

"We have good data backup coverage."

"Technical support has been great."

"The standout feature is its connectivity and robust support. They are easily easy to get hold of, making it convenient for us."

"NetBackup Appliance's most valuable feature is the duplication encryption standard feature."

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Cons

"The solution is pretty stable right now, however, we believe that the solution could be made to be even more stable."

"There isn't much to improve. They just need to follow the trend or the development of other Linux products. Follow in terms of making the product compatible with new versions of Linux. They just need to include as many versions for Linux as possible."

"It could use deduplication features."

"In terms of the physical environment, I'd like them to integrate it with other kinds of solutions. We don't just work with Microsoft or Linux, but other kinds of infrastructure data as well."

"I would like to be able to install Veeam directly to Linux instead of having to go through a Windows server."

"It's scalable, but it's not scalable on every platform."

"There is a compatibility issue with HCI."

"They could be more customer-friendly."

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"I would like the ability to recover a single folder within the backup of a virtual machine."

"The monitoring could be a bit better."

"This solution has to have better integration with the cloud, as well as with other solutions such as Business Intelligence products."

"The tool's pricing is expensive and could be lower."

"The installation is cumbersome."

"I would like to see support for databases such as MySQL and MongoDB."

"It would be a better solution if we were able to make more reports in regards to the backup system."

"The solution could improve by providing more integration and security."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Veeam Agent is one of the cheapest products in the market."

"Licensing costs are $300,000 USD yearly, and we pay for three years at a time."

"The solution is rather expensive and I think the price is too high."

"There's the principal license for Veeam Agent for Linux, and then you need to buy additional licenses for your machines."

"It's a subscription based license, which is started on a yearly basis. Currently the licensing is split between three editions: standard, enterprise, and enterprise plus. As long as you check the comparison between the additions and make sure that you have what you need, there are no extra costs with Veeam."

"Price-wise it's good."

"The costing is very competitive."

"Licensing costs are monthly."

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"The price of Veritas NetBackup Appliance is competitive. There are different models of Veritas NetBackup Appliance, such as perpetual licenses and subscriptions. Having the choice is good."

"There is a license required for this solution."

"The licensing costs for this solution are very high."

"I rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten."

"Overall, Veritas is a good solution; the problem is the cost."

"The product's price is high."

"The price of this solution is very high compared to other solutions."

"The pricing for the solution's software maintenance and licensing is high."

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Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	10

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Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	27

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What do you like most about Veritas NetBackup Appliance?

The tool's most valuable feature is recovery.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veritas NetBackup Appliance?

The price is slightly expensive for small and medium enterprises. If they can review the prices, we feel it would be beneficial, especially for the African market.

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What needs improvement with Veritas NetBackup Appliance?

Leveraging AI in Veritas NetBackup Appliance is one of the road maps now that they have done a collaboration with Cohesity, which is a feature I'm looking forward to. Using AI is one improvement I ...

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NetBackup Appliance

Overview

Veeam Agent for Linux is a simple backup agent that’s designed to ensure the Availability of your Linux installations, both on‑premises and in the public cloud. Veeam Agent for Linux’s built‑in integration with Veeam Backup & Replication allows you to leverage your Veeam backup repositories and get your on‑premises backups off site.

https://www.veeam.com/linux-cloud-server-backup-agent.html

Veeam Software

Veritas NetBackup Appliance is a comprehensive data protection solution that combines hardware and software into a single, integrated platform. It offers scalable storage capacity, high-performance backup and recovery, and advanced deduplication technology. With its intuitive user interface and centralized management, it simplifies data protection operations and reduces administrative overhead.

The appliance supports a wide range of applications, databases, and operating systems, ensuring comprehensive protection for both physical and virtual environments. It also provides seamless integration with cloud storage, enabling organizations to leverage the benefits of hybrid cloud backup.

With its robust security features and built-in resiliency, the Veritas NetBackup Appliance ensures the integrity and availability of critical data, making it an ideal choice for businesses of all sizes.

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ContinuitySA, Industrial Scientific

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