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

Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL]

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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

6.7

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

"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 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."

"It is scalable."

"What I find most valuable about this solution, is that the user experience is very simple."

"The initial setup and deployment are easy. It's straightforward."

"The technical support is good."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its integration with Veeam Backup & Replication console."

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"The customer service and support are excellent."

"The Oracle Agent and Oracle RAC support are valuable features; they are crucial for taking backups and cloning applications."

"The most valuable feature of Veritas NetBackup Appliance is duplication and covers many applications."

"I have no stability issues to report...The initial setup is quite simple."

"It has a lot of very good features. The virtual tape library (VTL) feature is most valuable. Overall, it is easy to use."

"The reporting is very good compared to other tools."

"We have good data backup coverage."

"The documentation is okay. You are able to follow it and it is helpful."

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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."

"It could use deduplication features."

"They could be more customer-friendly."

"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."

"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."

"One problem in Veeam Agent for Linux is that you can't use your license for all your machines because you don't have a virtual machine, so if you're going to add machines and scale, you'd need to pay extra."

"The price of Veeam Agent for Linux could be reduced."

"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."

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"The reporting feature can be improved."

"Feature-wise, it is quite good, but it is very costly. Its price has gone up quite significantly over the years, and that makes people like us look at alternatives."

"Sometimes, the user interface doesn't work smoothly."

"They could simplify the process of installing, and provide more space for data during the process."

"In terms of implementing the solution, it's quite technical. You need to be knowledgable in order to pull off a successful deployment."

"The challenge arose due to a space issue. The issue was related to disk breaks, especially when power cuts occurred. One of the disks would break, leading to a loss of functionality."

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

"It's difficult to make a switch with the tool because the actual physical storage doesn't work with anything else."

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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."

"Licensing costs are monthly."

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

"The costing is very competitive."

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

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

"Price-wise it's good."

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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."

"The product's price is high."

"This solution is expensive."

"The product is expensive and comes with a yearly license."

"There is a license needed to use Veritas NetBackup Appliance and there are not any additional fees."

"Veritas NetBackup Appliance is priced well compared to other solutions."

"Renewing subscriptions for appliance support is costly."

"Appliances do not come cheaply."

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Photography Company

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18%

Computer Software Company

17%

Real Estate/Law Firm

12%

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Financial Services Firm

10%

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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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ContinuitySA, Industrial Scientific

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