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Dell NetWorker vs Veritas Backup Exec comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Dell NetWorker
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
12th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
82
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veritas Backup Exec
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
14th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
75
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Dell NetWorker is 3.1%, up from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veritas Backup Exec is 1.9%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

ErmiasGirma - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers seamless integration and cost-saving benefits with enhanced recovery capabilities
Currently, in my organization, I am using Dell NetWorker for open-source solutions like PostgreSQL and MySQL databases, and some large VM environments. It also supports the Dell library and is used for the library archiving system Dell NetWorker allows for extensive customization, supporting…
Pawel Augustyn - PeerSpot reviewer
Simplified interface with good performance but needs monitoring
I need to use PowerStore and Veritas Backup Exec. It is a direct backup to types, and it is supported by my backup. It offers good performance and stability, and it works properly. I am happy with this program. It is still working on aligning with security requirements and data encryption for Amazon or ATAC. It has a lot of functions and security measures, which ensure our backups are secure.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The standout feature of Dell NetWorker is its expertise in handling our VMware environment."
"The possibility of recovering up-to-the-moment data is very useful."
"The GUI is user-friendly."
"The most valuable features for us at the moment are NFS, file system backup, and IP backup."
"Simple, stable and straightforward."
"The full backup is a great feature. Restoration is also good and very quick."
"Dell EMC NetWorker is scalable."
"It integrates well with Dell's Data Domain as a backup storage solution."
"The solution is stable."
"I have not seen another backup solution as scalable as this one."
"It gives us the ability to locate and restore critical files which users may have intentionally or unknowing deleted a while ago."
"The product makes it easy to restore data."
"It's quite stable, and so far, we have had no technical issues with Veritas Backup Exec."
"Veritas is simple and easy to deploy. In terms of the presentation and UI, they do their job well."
"The initial setup is easy."
"I find Veritas to be quite useful and it fits completely with my business requirements."
 

Cons

"The UI is not user-friendly."
"NetWorker sometimes has issues with the backup not starting and with connecting to the Oracle servers."
"Regarding improvements for NetWorker, I believe implementing cross-platform restore functionality is essential. This feature would allow for compatibility with various backup software solutions, similar to Veeam."
"It is not easy to understand and deploy. It is complex in nature. Simplicity is not there. When we deploy it, the customer always needs some training from us. To make it user friendly, there should be one agent that can be used to back up every product. Dell EMC NetWorker uses so many user agents. In PowerProtect Data Manager, you can just install its VM, import that VM into vCenter, and you can start to do backups directly from vCenter. However, in Dell EMC NetWorker, you always need one server, and from that server, you need to initiate all backups. You must know the interface and the CLI. It is not user friendly. It would be a great feature if we can deploy Dell EMC NetWorker on a virtual machine, like Avamar. The additional features that are required in Dell EMC NetWorker are already available in PowerProtect Data Manager and Avamar. Therefore, there is no need to enhance Dell EMC NetWorker. It would be better if they can just rename it to PowerProtect Data Manager or Avamar."
"We have faced problems with the initial configuration of the solution."
"Since the product is not on the front banner of Dell, the support may not be the best."
"I haven't had a good experience with technical support. It takes them a very long time to resolve issues."
"The user interface has to be improved"
"The solution could improve and adapt to new applications in the market so we can integrate Veritas Backup Exec with them to facilitate backup processes within these applications."
"It could be improved in the area of reporting and ease-of-use."
"The user interface needs to be improved."
"The pricing is an area of improvement and the mode of marketing it."
"I would like to improve their ability to back up the cloud environment. Additionally, it would be nice to have simpler UI."
"The reports could be made in an easier way."
"Enhanced support for cloud backup needs to be added."
"The overall product rating is five out of ten."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is excellent from the pricing point of view. It is free with Data Protection Suite. Similarly, when you purchase Avamar, Dell EMC NetWorker is free with one terabyte license capacity. Its price is very competitive."
"The solution follows a subscription model for licensing. We pay annually to use the solution and the price is high."
"There is a licensing fee."
"The pricing for the telecom, government, and banking sectors is relatively affordable."
"The pricing of the solution is not the cheapest compared to other similar solutions. The Networker is available as a component of the Dell EMC Data Protection Suite package and it should have the ability to be purchased separately."
"It is a relatively inexpensive product compared to one of its competitors."
"Licensing is based on the number of terabytes, so you need to purchase packages."
"The tool is pricey."
"If your company can afford it, go for it."
"It is cheap compared to the other backup technologies. It all depends on the requirements."
"Licensing depends on the part of the backup you're using. If you have SQL backup, then you must have a SQL license. If you have normal data backup, you would require a license for that."
"The price of this solution is a bit high."
"The pricing can be improved."
"I would like to see a better licensing model. They changed it and it's just horrendous."
"The price of Veritas Backup Exec could be reduced and we pay annually for the license. However, compared to other solutions, such as Veeam, it is less expensive."
"Veritas licensing is somewhat expensive. They have to decrease the price."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What's the difference between Dell EMC Avamar and Dell EMC NetWorker?
From the very beginning, Dell EMC NetWorker considers users and those who might potentially become users. In terms of both pricing and setup, this product offers an experience that is significantly...
What do you like most about Dell NetWorker?
The feature that offers the greatest benefits in ensuring data integrity is its backup capability.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell NetWorker?
NetWorker has a high price compared to other solutions. Pricing is a major concern.
How do the backup solutions of Veeam and Veritas compare?
Technically, Veeam is best for hyper-v & VMWare replications, snapshots, HA failover, also support for file system backups inside VMs., support for tape library & FC too. But Veritas Netbac...
What do you like most about Veritas Backup Exec?
The most important feature is the variety of backup applications it supports, including ERP systems and most other programs, such as Microsoft.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veritas Backup Exec?
The price is one of the best. When I compare it with others, it is twice or three times cheaper, however, the functionality is the same.
 

Also Known As

NetWorker
Backup Exec, Symantec Backup Exec
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Republic Bank, Westgate Resorts, Macquire Cloud Services, Shriners, Panatonni, Qatar Islamic Bank, Eurosport
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