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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
24th
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
77
Ranking in other categories
Disaster Recovery as a Service (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Disaster Recovery (DR) Software category, the mindshare of Carbonite Recover is 0.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Live Recovery is 16.0%, down from 18.5% 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."
"Virtual Machine Recovery during DR situation, with automation and easy to use menus and options."
"It made the DR process a lot faster and easier for recovery after we were familiar with the product operation."
"The solution is simple to use and has effective automation."
"SRM's best feature is automation."
"Combined with RecoverPoint, it offers zero RPO and zero RTO."
"It eliminates the need for complex compliance requirements, making it a highly effective solution."
"The product is evolving and the vendor is committed to change."
"VMware SRM is very effective between two sites with identical twin storage, you can have synchronization between the two sites."
 

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."
"SRM has to be installed on two separate data centers, so both have to be coordinated very well, which becomes complicated when configuring the software for disaster recovery."
"The product's stability could be better."
"The technical support is not quick enough to respond when a user tries to contact them."
"The primary site lacks adequate equipment, such as power backup and cooling, which can lead to downtime during issues like power outages or overheating."
"You cannot use VMware SRM in conjunction with storage replication software."
"SRM may hit some OS issues related to IP changes, but they are usually OS related, especially in the 2008 realm."
"It would be good if this solution could integrate configuration management software such as Chef Infra."
"In my opinion, the integration with Peer Persistent Storage could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I rate the tool's pricing an eight to nine out of ten."
"The cost of SRM is on par with market rates."
"VMware SRM is a little bit pricey."
"SRM is reasonably priced for the functionality it provides."
"Licensing costs explode after 75 VMs."
"The price could be lower, in general. My clients pay for an annual license."
"The software is expensive. There is a one-time cost involved in purchasing the license."
"We pay a yearly licensing fee for VMware SRM, which is not very expensive."
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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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