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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
25th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.5
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
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
79
Ranking in other categories
Disaster Recovery as a Service (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Disaster Recovery (DR) Software category, the mindshare of Carbonite Recover is 0.3%, down from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Live Recovery is 15.4%, 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
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
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."
"The solution is consistent."
"The most valuable feature of VMware SRM is its integration with the VMware platform."
"The solution helps to improve business continuity processes. Its automatic failover and failback policies have been wonderful."
"In terms of resiliency, the most valuable aspect of SRM has been its effectiveness."
"It has a good and effective user interface."
"Combined with RecoverPoint, it offers zero RPO and zero RTO."
"Every feature is quite good, and we haven't faced any issues or complaints."
"I would rate the ease of setting up and configuring my recovery plan in VMware SRM, a ten out of ten, with ten being the easiest."
 

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."
"Lacks stability and as a result requires continuous monitoring."
"VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery could improve by enhancing the network bandwidth from the storage."
"One thing which is lacking from the SRM is reporting."
"In my opinion, the integration with Peer Persistent Storage could be improved."
"There are many functionality problems with the product currently. It is also slow and unstable."
"The configuration process could be improved."
"I would like to see improved integration services with other solutions, such as SIEM management or security monitoring."
"The automation should be simplified or improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Mature products like VMware SRM often have higher costs."
"The cost of SRM is on par with market rates."
"The level of licensing required for this solution is dependent on the server instances in use."
"The pricing is good."
"The cost of SRM is a little bit high, especially for smaller companies."
"SRM is reasonably priced for the functionality it provides."
"We pay a yearly licensing fee for VMware SRM, which is not very expensive."
"I would say VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery is very expensive in comparison with other available virtualization solutions."
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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
13%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
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?
The solution is pretty expensive after the changes, and it depends on the size of the customer if it's worth it. Larger enterprise customers can automate several features, making it cost-effective.
What needs improvement with VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery?
The licenses need to be easier to quote. At the moment, it is complicated with all the changes. The pricing structure is pretty expensive, especially after the recent changes, and it's important fo...
 

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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