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Carbonite Recover vs VMware Live Recovery comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Carbonite Recover
Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software
22nd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
VMware Live Recovery
Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
79
Ranking in other categories
Disaster Recovery as a Service (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2024, in the Disaster Recovery (DR) Software category, the mindshare of Carbonite Recover is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Live Recovery is 11.9%, down from 12.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Disaster Recovery (DR) Software
 

Featured Reviews

Rias_Majeed - PeerSpot reviewer
May 23, 2024
Allows you to test and schedule recovery tasks for multiple sites
The main weakness of Carbonite Recover is the fallback process, which can be time-consuming. However, the failover process works well when done properly. Similar to other software programs, there was a technical issue involving duplicates and small glitches. Over time, Carbonite recovery has improved. When I started working with Cyber, we had to double-check everything, and although it was challenging, the downtime wasn't extensive—one incident in a year, for example. Restoring data with Carbonite Recover can take time, mainly because the backup process occurs in real time. The main concern is the duration needed to restore data to the primary environment, which can be lengthy. However, once the failover is complete, there are no further issues.
Siva Kuppala - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 30, 2024
Offers simplified management and automated recovery process, which reduces the need for manual intervention during a disaster
Automated recovery is one good feature, SRM also offers simplified management. It has a centralized interface for configuring, testing, and executing disaster recovery plans across multiple sites. This means management from a single point, even for many sites. Recovery plans can be different for customers. So, another important feature is the policy-based protection within SRM. Recovery plans can be customized based on business requirements, including Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO). These objectives might differ between industries – healthcare might need a more aggressive RPO, for instance. Additionally, SRM offers failback capabilities and reporting features for compliance.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"We confirm the server failure before initiating recovery. Once started, this process takes half an hour to an hour, though it can be as fast as 15 minutes. After bringing up the server, we test connectivity to ensure everything is operational."
"We find the back up feature of this solution to be particularly valuable."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the automatic recovery of the virtual machine if it goes down."
"VMware SRM is very effective between two sites with identical twin storage, you can have synchronization between the two sites."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the integration part, along with the subsequent hardware."
"It has a good and effective user interface."
"VMware SRM's most valuable features are its convenience and its use of stretched clusters."
"The most valuable feature is the simplicity of operations."
"Incorporating non-disruptive testing capability in disaster recovery procedures has significantly benefited the overall recovery testing processes."
 

Cons

"The main weakness of Carbonite Recover is the fallback process, which can be time-consuming. However, the failover process works well when done properly. Similar to other software programs, there was a technical issue involving duplicates and small glitches."
"Technical support needs improvement, they are not very responsive."
"The initial setup of VMware SRM isn't straightforward because many customizations are required since it helps in the recovery of your IT environment."
"The version we are currently using is not the latest and greatest but it has buggy behavior in some browsers."
"The improvements should be as per customer requirements."
"The biggest issue for us is that this product does not have any demo for customers."
"If you have a failover case, you need to work on it manually. It would be helpful if this could be automated. It would simplify things."
"Cost is definitely an area where the product could be improved."
"We would like the patching management function of this product to be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"VMware sells in bundles of 50 VMs, so if we want to expand, we have to buy the whole bundle."
"I rate the product price a five to six on a scale of one to ten, where one is a very high price, and ten is a very low price."
"After Broadcom acquired the solution, the licensing cost increased drastically"
"The software is expensive. There is a one-time cost involved in purchasing the license."
"It is reasonably priced, and its cost hasn't been a significant factor in our implementation."
"Mature products like VMware SRM often have higher costs."
"The licensing costs are increasing."
"The cost of SRM is on par with market rates."
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Comparison Review

it_user159711 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 9, 2014
VMware SRM vs. Veeam vs. Zerto
Disaster recovery planning is something that seems challenging for all businesses. Virtualization in addition to its operational flexibility, and cost reduction benefits, has helped companies improve their DR posture. Virtualization has made it easier to move machines from production to…
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Carbonite Recover?
The main weakness of Carbonite Recover is the fallback process, which can be time-consuming. However, the failover process works well when done properly. Similar to other software programs, there w...
What is your primary use case for Carbonite Recover?
Carbonite Recover is an effective tool for testing and scheduling recovery tasks for multiple sites, whether they have primary servers or virtual machines. You can schedule jobs for recovery at the...
What advice do you have for others considering Carbonite Recover?
Carbonite Recover is a downtime reduction solution that minimizes the time employees cannot work. Carbonite Recover can accurately measure how much potential productivity or revenue is saved per ho...
What do you like most about VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery?
Setting up VMs can be done quickly. It is easy to use.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery?
Mature products like VMware SRM often have higher costs. Their capabilities are extensive, but the licensing model can be complex.
What needs improvement with VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery?
While there are no major drawbacks, some potential improvements could address complexities in implementing and maintaining SRM. The cost can be significant, and there's a resource overhead – meanin...
 

Also Known As

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VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery, Datrium DRaaS , VMware SRM
 

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Sample Customers

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Certainty Home Loans, VPay, ZEON
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