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

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Pros
"Veeam is very useful for the Hyper-V environment.""I don't have any major problems with the agent connectivity with Microsoft applications or Microsoft Azure.""Veeam helps to create a stable environment with virtual servers.""The product is free to use. We don't have to pay for a license.""Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows's most useful features is the ease of use and user-friendly.""The installation of Veeam Agent is straightforward.""This is a good product with a simple environment.""Veeam is very user-friendly and intuitive software."

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"The solution is very scalable.""The solution uses minimal resources.""The tool's most valuable feature is recovery.""The most valuable feature involves VMware Instant Recovery, which allows one to do restoration within seconds.""The reporting is very good compared to other tools.""They are a large company with good best practices, and they give good support.""We can add multiple appliances to the product.""Technical support has been great."

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Cons
"Some customers have Oracle databases and Veeam does support back up of Oracle databases.""I would like there to be more integration with other platforms.""The stability of this solution needs to be improved.""The solution could use some updates to minor details omitted from current reporting.""There isn't really anything I would like to improve. Maybe the solution could be more secure.""The predictability of the solution needs improvement. Sometimes, if it's doing something at the back end, it may go slow. Today, the backup completion took four hours, but sometimes it can do the backup in 30 minutes or an hour. With solutions like NetBackup, I can predict to a much higher degree of certainty how long something will take to complete.""It is not always easy to update this solution to the newer version, so the update process needs to be improved.""The solution lacks instant recovery."

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"The installation is cumbersome.""The monitoring could be a bit better.""It is not easy because I have worked a lot on the tool, and in case it gets corrupted at any point, it is not easy to restore the data without losing information is not easy.""Depending on the setup structure, it can be complex to implement.""It could be better integrated with other platforms.""The price needs to be improved because it is really expensive.""They could simplify the process of installing, and provide more space for data during the process.""The hybrid model is not that efficient if we want to off-site data; it takes a lot of time to upload the data on a regular basis."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Our licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
  • "Pricing is based on license packaging and duration. Longer term licenses are less per year and license packages also offer a discount."
  • "There are costs in addition to the standard licensing fees, and pricing can be a disadvantage or a weakness for this solution."
  • "We purchased a three-year license, and I think that the prices are ok."
  • "The pricing is good."
  • "The licensing fees are billed on a yearly basis, and the fees are much lower than what I pay for NetBackup."
  • "The pricing model is based on CPU and must be declared as Microsoft or VMware licensing."
  • "We have a cloud provider agreement with Veeam. We are also paying for the agent."
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  • "The licensing costs for this solution are very high."
  • "The licensing costs are approximately 150,00 Saudi Riyals."
  • "The price of this solution is very high compared to other solutions."
  • "It costs more to license support for this solution, compared to others."
  • "Appliances do not come cheaply."
  • "Overall, Veritas is a good solution; the problem is the cost."
  • "I cannot say whether our licensing costs are on a monthly or annual basis, as we have a global contract."
  • "The licenses are purchased on appliances with the capacity they require."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The pricing is very good compared to Micro Focus. It is very affordable.
    Top Answer:We don't have any issues with the solution. We do not need any other features. The integration with MS Storage and Dell Media needs to be simplified. Micro Focus may be better in this area as it… more »
    Top Answer:The tool's most valuable feature is recovery.
    Top Answer:Veritas NetBackup Appliance needs to improve its security. It needs to ensure that it is 100 percent protected against cyberattacks.
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    Overview

    What is Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows?

    Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows is a robust, trusted data protection and recovery solution for both physical and virtual machines. This solution can be used to safeguard all kinds of machines and devices, such as desktops, laptops, and mobile devices. Veeam Agent for Windows can easily be installed on all Windows-based physical servers, workstations, desktops, and virtual machines, and works well in either a standalone or managed mode.

    It is widely understood that all users should back up all stored data on a regularly scheduled basis to protect all important data. In the event of a data disaster, data can easily be restored from the backup using this solution and one would never have to experience a loss of important information. Users can implement Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows to perform regularly scheduled backups automatically, or manually, as needed. Users can choose to back up individual folders and files, designate particular computer files, or even the entire computer image. 

    Backups can be saved in several different locations, such as:

    • Cloud Repository (Veeam Cloud Connect)
    • Backup Repository (Veeam Backup Server)
    • Network Shared Folder 
    • Local Computer Drive
    • Removable Storage Device (USB, CD, DVD, etc)
    • Microsoft OneDrive

    Veeam Agent for Windows users are able to:

    • Create a Veeam Recovery Media file on an external hard drive, CD/DVD/BD, internal hard drive, or choose to establish an ISO file using Veeam Recovery Media on disk.
    • Create a comprehensive system image backup and securely back up chosen computer volumes or specific personal folders with files. Users have the option to store backups in a network shared folder on an external hard drive, or use the Veeam backup repository, Veeam Cloud Connect Repository, or Microsoft OneDrive.

    Veeam Data restore offers two options:

    • Volume-level restore: Veeam Agent is able to restore the complete content of the entire volume. The solution retrieves the data blocks pertaining to the designated volumes and copies them to the desired location. A volume can then be restored to a new location or its original location.

    • File-Level Restore: Veeam Agent will use Veeam’s proprietary driver to publish backup content safely to a user's computer file system. Users can then access the content user Veeam’s Virtual Disk Driver (VDK), which is included with the solution. Users can then easily browse and copy the desired files and folders to use as desired.

    Veeam Recovery Media

    Veeam Agent for Windows allows users to create a complete recovery image of their computer using Veeam Recovery Media. This image contains all data necessary to run Microsoft Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE) while supplying a viable option to run users’ computer systems.

    Reviews From Real Users:

    We use Veeam Agent for security as well as to ensure we have a backup should the server or discs fatally die. We are a small company with just one building, we want to be sure that should a server be gone we have a backup in the cloud so that we can survive.” - Director at a tech services company 

    “The compatibility of Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows with other solutions is good. Its integration with other solutions is also good. I also find the product user-friendly.” - Business Development Manager at a tech services company.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    ContinuitySA, Landmark Information Group
    Beta Offshore
    Top Industries
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    Comms Service Provider19%
    Financial Services Firm19%
    Energy/Utilities Company14%
    Computer Software Company14%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Retailer8%
    Financial Services Firm6%
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    Financial Services Firm23%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Energy/Utilities Company14%
    Healthcare Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Government11%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business46%
    Midsize Enterprise29%
    Large Enterprise24%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise51%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business37%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise48%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise63%
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    Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Backup and Recovery with 40 reviews while Veritas NetBackup Appliance is ranked 20th in Backup and Recovery with 46 reviews. Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows [EOL] is rated 8.4, while Veritas NetBackup Appliance is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows [EOL] writes "Functional application availability". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Veritas NetBackup Appliance writes "Offers good connectivity, easy to use and stable solution ". Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows [EOL] is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Dell Avamar, Acronis Cyber Protect, AWS Backup and Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, whereas Veritas NetBackup Appliance is most compared with Veritas NetBackup, Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain), DD Boost, ExaGrid EX Series and HPE StoreOnce.

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