We have a hybrid environment where we are using Nutanix Xi for virtualization and virtual servers. We are performing backups of all of the servers using Quest NetVault.
We are using NetVault for client backups and for some virtual machines solutions, such as Hyper-V. We have two servers. One of them has the latest version, and the other one is on version 12.0.4.16.
We are a solution provider and this is one of the products that I provide technical support for. Our customers use it for application and database backup and recovery.
System Administrator at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jul 29, 2021
Our previous license was for a three-year period but the next one coming is for 12 months. The price of our 12-month contract is approximately $1,500 AUD ($1,100 USD). It covers us for 295 virtual machines. NetVault's component licensing enables us to buy only the features that we need. We've scaled it down to exactly what we require, which is more affordable for us. We recently changed our licensing model to allow us to back up an unlimited amount of data. Also, we're only using one NetVault plug-in, which means that we just need the VMware plug-in and we don't need the rest. Changing to this operational model is what has saved us money.
The licensing can be capacity-based or component-based. We are in the process of trying to convert some of our server licenses, which are component-based, to capacity-based licenses. When we purchased four licenses, we were given a very good price. However, it is still on the high side when compared to some other vendors.
Please share with the community what you think needs improvement with Quest NetVault. What are its weaknesses? What would you like to see changed in a future version?
The restore functionality needs improvement. The biggest downgrade from Veea Backup & Replications is the number of docs that can run at the same time. I also find that because it's a web-based solution it runs slow. You have to wait a while until it refreshes. The refresh needs to be much faster, and the restore has to be more accurate.
We have a hybrid environment where we are using Nutanix Xi for virtualization and virtual servers. We are performing backups of all of the servers using Quest NetVault.
We use this product to do backups in VMware.
We are using NetVault for client backups and for some virtual machines solutions, such as Hyper-V. We have two servers. One of them has the latest version, and the other one is on version 12.0.4.16.
We are a solution provider and this is one of the products that I provide technical support for. Our customers use it for application and database backup and recovery.
We primarily use the solution for backup in retail machines for VMware.