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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.
Veritas NetBackup Appliance
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Categories and Ranking

Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL]
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veritas NetBackup Appliance
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (16th), Deduplication Software (6th)
 

Featured Reviews

David Villota - PeerSpot reviewer
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 - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Pros

"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 only thing I really like about it is that you can deploy it from Backup and Replication onto a virtual Linux machine."
"It's stable and reliable."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to pick up individual files."
"What I found most valuable in Veeam Agent for Linux is that it can unify machines and even simplify management."
"The initial setup and deployment are easy. It's straightforward."
"Veeam has a "next, next, finish" installer, and the overall deployment is straightforward. The deployment is easy because Veeam is compatible with all our VMware services and VMs. Veeam Backup and Veeam ONE are integrated into vCenter or vSphere site deployments, so we don't need to deploy each server one by one."
"The Veeam Backup and Replication Suite is very user-friendly."
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"The tool's most valuable feature is recovery."
"I personally find Veritas NetBackup Applicance hassle-free."
"The most valuable feature involves VMware Instant Recovery, which allows one to do restoration within seconds."
"It has been our go-to product for backup."
"The solution has a very easy-to-navigate user interface."
"The most valuable feature of Veritas NetBackup Appliance is duplication and covers many applications."
"I recommend Veritas NetBackup Appliance as a great product worth exploring."
"There are a lot of new features that operate to protect the data from ransomware attacks. They launched the Veritas/Appliances to protect our data. Veritas has been doing its job well."
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Cons

"I would like to be able to install Veeam directly to Linux instead of having to go through a Windows server."
"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."
"Scalability, if you are talking about Linux, is good. However, if you need to backup more types of solutions or Unix systems, like HP/UX, AIX, etc., it's not compatible."
"It's scalable, but it's not scalable on every platform."
"There is a compatibility issue with HCI."
"It would be much better if more applications were supported on the Linux side. For example, their agent for Windows not only can back up the Windows machine, but it can also back up Active Directory for granular restore, SQL servers, Exchange, Oracle, SharePoint, etc. When it comes to Linux, only Oracle databases are supported. There are workarounds, though."
"In new releases, I hope they can support Oracle cloud."
"The solution is pretty stable right now, however, we believe that the solution could be made to be even more stable."
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"The costing part is on the higher side. The reporting could also be improved."
"The technical support services could be better."
"In terms of implementing the solution, it's quite technical. You need to be knowledgable in order to pull off a successful deployment."
"NetBackup Appliance's pricing is reasonable, but it could be lower."
"Veeam has a verification action, which is good."
"One area needing improvement is to facilitate Oracle database restores using the GUI on the NetBackup Appliance."
"Sometimes, the user interface doesn't work smoothly."
"With technical support, it feels like they aren't well trained and it takes forever to get answers out of them."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have purchased a license to use Veeam Agent for Linux and the additional support. The overall cost of Veeam Agent for Linux is expensive."
"The solution is rather expensive and I think the price is too high."
"Price-wise it's good."
"Licensing costs are monthly."
"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."
"Licensing costs are $300,000 USD yearly, and we pay for three years at a time."
"Veeam Agent is one of the cheapest products in the market."
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"On a scale of one to ten, where one is a high price and ten is a low price, I rate the pricing a nine."
"The product's price is high."
"Appliances do not come cheaply."
"It costs more to license support for this solution, compared to others."
"I rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten."
"There is a license required for this solution."
"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."
"We pay annually. It is a huge figure for us."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Photography Company
23%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
17%
Real Estate/Law Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

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Small Business
 

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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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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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Sample Customers

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