Veritas NetBackup Appliance Reviews

We use it to enforce policies that require us to secure and possibly recover certain data. Essentially, we manage client information, detailing everything relevant to customers, and any data users may save that is crucial to the business.

We manage and back it up. There are instances where we request tests or resource assessments and then proceed with sign-ins.

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

The challenge arose due to a space issue on my end. However, with the new product we are acquiring, it seems to address that concern.

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's when one of the disks becomes affected, losing its node functionality.

I have been using this solution for six years. 

The solution was mostly stable. We had issues with powers sometimes. 

There are around 500 end users using this solution. 

There might be occasional language variations, but overall, they're quite responsive. Our engineers spoke in a different English language, so language was a bit a barrier for us.

Positive

The initial setup was relatively easy for me since I took the time to learn about the tasks involved. Even when issues arose, I often resolved them without needing support, thanks to the new tools provided.

We are currently using it, and for the features we get, the pricing is justified. We bought it at a test time, and it's positioned at a midrange price now.

I would recommend it to you, considering how easy it is to use. We have experienced stability and enhanced functionality, and there's a seamless opening for cloud integration. Ensuring that your storage can be optimized in a more efficient manner.

I would give it a ten out of ten. Considering that it has evolved from the earlier Symantec Backup product.

We primarily use Veritas NetBackup Appliance for managing our data protection needs.

It helps in managing data protection effectively.

NetBackup is easy to use and user-friendly.

There is room for improvement, especially in tech support and pricing. The price could be a bit better.

I have ten years of experience working with Veritas NetBackup Appliance.

I would rate the stability nine out of ten.

I would rate the scalability nine out of ten.

I would rate the technical support eight out of ten.

Positive

I do not remember using a different solution before Veritas NetBackup Appliance.

The initial setup was not done in-house; we used a third party.

We used a third party for implementation, not in-house deployment.

The pricing of the solution is average.

Based on my experience, I would recommend this solution to other people.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

The tool's most valuable feature is recovery. 

Veritas NetBackup Appliance needs to improve its security. It needs to ensure that it is 100 percent protected against cyberattacks. 

I have been working with the product for ten years. 

I rate Veritas NetBackup Appliance's stability a nine out of ten. 

I rate the tool's scalability a ten out of ten. 

I'm facing challenges with Veritas support in Cyprus because the company is not directly present here. Instead, they rely on distributors like us. Getting support isn't easy; for priority one cases, a response takes around five or six days. Unfortunately, the provided answers often don't offer solutions to our problems.

When dealing with technical issues, the process involves continuous discussions. Veritas instructs us to perform certain actions, we comply, and then a different person takes over the next day. The issue is that you never get to speak to the same person familiar with the problem. Engineers change daily, leading to a prolonged resolution time.

Neutral

The product's deployment was easy. 

I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten. 

My clients are enterprise businesses. We promote the product since it is the industry's safest and most robust solution. I rate it a nine out of ten. 

The solution is useful for backups. It can be used as a central backup solution.

The installation is cumbersome. There is a script that has to be updated every time. If it isn't updated, the solution does not perform the backups. The management and setup must be improved.

I have been using the solution for three to four years.

We can scale on the cloud as we wish. It will cost us additionally, though.

We have local support. We are not connected directly to Veritas’s support team.

We have deployed the product on-premises. The cloud solution is more flexible and provides more stability.

The cost depends on how we use the tool.

I would recommend the solution. If someone deals with organizations in different geographies, they might not want to use it. Overall, I rate the tool a six out of ten.

We mainly use Windows for all our operating systems. Our databases are SQL databases. For backups, we set up one master server and three process servers. Our company isn't big, so this setup works well for us. We install the Veritas NetBackup Appliance agent on all the systems that need to be backed up.

It's a robust solution, and it is very strong indeed. In 2020, we faced the challenge of losing the catalog. We recovered the catalog using tape, which was crucial for restoring our backups. This feature stands out to me as one of the most valuable aspects of the solution.

Veeam has a verification action, which is good. 

I have been working with the product for five years. 

I rate Veritas NetBackup Appliance's stability an eight out of ten. 

After installing the client and configuring network policies on the Veritas NetBackup Appliance server, I set up backup schedules and performed test backups. If the test was successful, I applied the backup schedule configuration, starting at 10 PM every night, with backups finishing by 6 AM. This setup allowed eight hours for backup. In my larger environment, we manage multiple media servers. We use a tape library and Data Domain for long-term backup retention. We noticed gaps in our security backup strategy recently, so we introduced a domain for production and disaster recovery. Each domain has one master server, one data domain, and one deployment.

The tool's deployment is easy since I have experience with it. It may prove difficult for others. It is not difficult, but integrating the applications, such as Windows, Oracle, SQL, and other applications, took more time. It required good planning to ensure everything integrated well.

I rate the overall product an eight out of ten. 

I use the solution for MySQL databases and for some critical applications.

I think the solution is very intuitive, effective, and easy to use.

I am satisfied with what I'm getting so far in terms of usability and resilience. I can't really think of anything now that needs improvement. It's very good, and it's very easy to use and understand. I can't say anything that can be improved since I am satisfied with what I'm getting.

I think they can have a cloud version in the future. If we could have Veritas NetBackup Appliance on the cloud, then we don't need to have it always as an on-premises solution. It helps reduce the cost of maintenance in terms of cooling and footprint in the data center. Hence, if we can get the option of having it on the cloud, that'll be very good.

The support for my region could be improved.

I have been using Veritas NetBackup Appliance for two years. My company has a partnership with Veritas.

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten. I have faced no issues, and it is a very stable tool.

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten. 

In my company, there are 700 users of the solution.

I rate the technical support a nine out of ten. The response from the support team has not always been quick, so sometimes there is a risk. However, at times, we get instant attention. I guess the problem is because of the different time zones. It takes a bit of time.

Positive

The initial setup is straightforward and simple.

My company got a consultant's help to deploy the solution.

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. It is a reasonably priced product.

I really don't know much about other competitors, but I can't say it's okay and way better since it's easy to use and understand.

We require five people in a team for maintenance.

I would definitely recommend the solution to those planning to use it.

I rate the overall product a ten out of ten.

The NetBackup appliance features customized software that is designed for storage.

The NetBackup software is based on Red Hat Linux, but we should have multiple software options for that. We should have more OS options. Also, there are too many tools and intermediaries. Everything should be built into an all-in-one solution.

I have been using NetBackup for more than 10 years.

NetBackup is stable. If it is in a remote place, we can put lead backup plans in place for backing up and sending metadata to the main data center. 

NetBackup is a scalable solution, but it costs more to scale up. 

I work with multiple backup tools, and Veritas is in the middle. The support isn't great.

Setting up NetBackup is straightforward, but we sometimes get some weird errors while we are trying to configure it. There are so many processes to deal with because all of these products are legacy backup tools. They are a little more complicated than next-generation backup tools like Rubrik or some of the newer ones on the market. It doesn't require many users for maintenance. 

I rate NetBackup six out of 10 for pricing. 

Veritas is becoming stable again, but two or three years ago, everyone was switching from Veritas to Commvault or emerging tools like Rubrik due to the bad support and high cost.

Today, everything is a converged backup solution with everything built in. However, Veritas started in the 1990s, so everything was added to that software. I think we need to have a very huge version change in Veritas to keep pace with modern requirements and simplify things.

I rate Veritas NetBackup Appliance seven out of 10 overall. 

It’s an enterprise solution. It is a preferred option for archiving data. It is useful, especially if we do not have a public cloud as a backup and need something to be resident in our data center. Veritas NetBackup Appliance comes in various tiers and sizes. It can accommodate any enterprise of any size.

We can add multiple appliances to the product. They are all interconnected. It is a valuable feature. The product provides security to our data. The data is encrypted from the client side all the way to the data source. With ransomware breaching a lot of organization's data, we need stability and sustainability in the environment. It provides good data protection and data governance.

The product should provide more AI and ML features.

I have been using the solution for more than nine years.

I rate the tool’s stability a ten out of ten.

I rate the tool’s scalability a ten out of ten.

Though the vendor provides good support, it is always worth it for a company to have in-house skills. If the in-house skill is unable to resolve the issue, Veritas’ support team is just a phone call away.

Positive

The initial setup was very simple and easy. I rate the ease of setup a ten out of ten. The appliance is on-premise. We can also utilize any hyperscalers for cloud storage and backup. The time taken for deployment varies depending on the client’s requirements. On average, the deployment can be done within a day. We need one engineer to deploy the product.

We need a backup solution that will last us a fair amount of time before looking at alternate solutions. Veritas is ongoing in terms of developing the actual software and appliances. It is a dependable organization to strike a partnership for backup. We have seen a 20% return on our investments.

I have never used tools like Rubrik or Brocade. Veritas works perfectly well. I haven't had a need to look at an alternative product. It is a robust tool. It provides both on-premise and cloud solutions. Innovation is built into the solution. Overall, I rate the product a ten out of ten.