IBM Spectrum Protect vs Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] comparison

IBM and Veeam Software are both solutions in the Backup and Recovery category. Additionally, 86% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 86% of Veeam Software users who would recommend it.

IBM Spectrum Protect

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86% willing to recommend

Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL]

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86% willing to recommend

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IBM Spectrum Protect

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

148

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Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL]

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8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

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Featured Reviews

Rainer Kummerfeldt

IT-Teamleader at Bechtle

A stable security solution for data center protection

We have the requirements for cybersecurity. Spectrum Protect or other products do not have the technology. They need external products to meet this requirement. We utilize various storage solutions across different data centers, including tape and disk storage. It is immutable, preventing external changes. External tools may be required to verify backup integrity. Additionally, there's another product called IBM Spectrum Protect Defender, which aids in backup verification. However, other products can integrate with various tools depending on specific backup needs and at a lower cost. The service cost for IBM is very high. In the event of problems, we open a support call and discuss issues with the lab, which is crucial given the critical nature of some situations. Spectrum Protect's development trajectory differed from Veeam's as it initially didn't prioritize virtualization, resulting in later integration efforts. The first version of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus had shortcomings, though subsequent iterations like Plus may have improved. However, I need more direct experience with Plus to offer a comparison. Veeam holds a stronger market presence, particularly concerning cloud and virtualization, as it was developed with these trends in mind. The evolving landscape, including cloud services like Microsoft Office 365, demands versatile backup solutions with various storage and connectivity options, whether Amazon, Google, or others. This necessitates interfaces tailored to different cloud environments and storage types. Previously, our focus primarily revolved around IBM Protect, which centered on systems storage and tape libraries alongside platforms like AIX. However, the current landscape predominantly features Linux and Windows environments. Despite these shifts, AIX remains notably stable. Overall, I rate the solution an 8 out of 10.

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David Villota

EMEA Hosting Engineer at Yanfeng Automotive

Reliable and issue-free with a helpful onboarding wizard

The solution has been installed on Linux machines. The solution is issue-free. We are happy with it. The solution has been stable and reliable. It is scalable. My understanding the setup is pretty straightforward and that the onboarding wizard is pretty easy to follow. I've never had to…

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Pros

"The tool proves invaluable in scenarios where systems need recovery, such as restoring damaged data."

"With data deduplication and compression, we are reducing our overall storage footprint for our disk histories. Therefore, we are reducing the actual cost of the disk for our data protection and data backups."

"We can freeze and start databases for consistent backups."

"A robust tool which allows us to backup pretty much any environment, virtual or physical."

"The main feature of this product is a flexible architecture and functionality that allows you to solve problems of any complexity and scale. Most importantly, it is not just a product that simply makes a backup, but it restores and saves a large number of services in critical situations. By the way, it works fine with different types of clouds, supports S3."

"The platform’s most valuable feature is its ability to verify the recoverability of backups."

"It is pretty scalable. It will scale to anything."

"I have found that the most valuable feature is useful documentation and troubleshooting."

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"It is scalable."

"The ease of use for the graphical interface and the ease of installation are the most valuable features of this solution."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to pick up individual files."

"Veeam Agent for Linux's most valuable feature is the compatibility with virtual machines, such as VMware."

"The initial setup was straightforward. It's not complicated. It takes around half an hour to implement, but it depends on the performance of the server that you are installing the backup software on."

"The initial setup and deployment are easy. It's straightforward."

"The most valuable feature is the instant restore option."

"The solution is very simple. Management of the platform is so simple that we don't need to have any training to deploy this solution."

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Cons

"We did not see any drawbacks to IBM Spectrum Protect before assisting a customer using Windows that wanted to migrate to using UNIX. IBM Spectrum Protect does not offer an option to migrate from other operating systems."

"The software is very complicated. You have to do a lot of configurations to build a server, and you would need to backup and restore."

"I am looking forward to new features in the next release. One of the main features is the cloud storage integration, which was one of my main required features. I've had more difficult experiences with other platforms than with this one."

"I should be able to backup Linux. I would like SUSE for Linux on POWER. Right now, we have to use Storex, which is a pain to use."

"Probably educating the virtual group who are not as used to the product. Most of our expertise is with AIX servers and virtual server backups."

"Scalability is poor. As you get to bigger environments, this is where our gaps have been introduced. As we have grown over the past couple of years, the gaps have become more apparent."

"We would like to see bare-metal restorers."

"We are still using TSM Manager for many of our projects to administer our platform because the gap was not resolved with the new Operations Center."

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"I would like to be able to install Veeam directly to Linux instead of having to go through a Windows server."

"In new releases, I hope they can support Oracle cloud."

"One problem in Veeam Agent for Linux is that you can't use your license for all your machines because you don't have a virtual machine, so if you're going to add machines and scale, you'd need to pay extra."

"The price of Veeam Agent for Linux could be reduced."

"Technical support could be improved."

"The pricing could be lowered if possible."

"It has no cloud backup feature. You can't back up anywhere outside of your local network."

"It could use deduplication features."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We pay for a terabyte license to support our backend usage."

"The pricing model of this solution is another difficult area, it's very sophisticated in the way they charge. It's based on PBU, which is a type of processor, how, many processors, and you need to put everything into an equation. However, they have different ways of charging or licensing. One way is a back-end volume or front-end volume, which is quite complicated."

"Spectrum Protect is not expensive, and it is simple to use."

"It is expensive."

"Use capacity licensing. It's easier and cheaper."

"Its licensing is complex, and its price is not really reasonable. It is on the expensive side. IBM, in general, is slightly expensive, but with IBM Spectrum for the virtual environment, they are looking into the aspect of helping customers with the cost and providing a cost-effective solution."

"The price of IBM Spectrum Protect is expensive and there is only a standard licensing fee."

"License-wise regarding IBM, it's licensed per terabyte. And that is after compression and deduplication."

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"Price-wise it's good."

"Licensing costs are $300,000 USD yearly, and we pay for three years at a time."

"Veeam Agent is one of the cheapest products in the market."

"The costing is very competitive."

"We have purchased a license to use Veeam Agent for Linux and the additional support. The overall cost of Veeam Agent for Linux is expensive."

"Licensing costs are monthly."

"It's a subscription based license, which is started on a yearly basis. Currently the licensing is split between three editions: standard, enterprise, and enterprise plus. As long as you check the comparison between the additions and make sure that you have what you need, there are no extra costs with Veeam."

"The solution is rather expensive and I think the price is too high."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Spectrum Protect?

IBM Spectrum Protect is stable.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Spectrum Protect?

For my company, the tool is affordable and reasonable, but most people don't know that. People only see one major price for the tool, which runs into millions, so they would always say that it is a...

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What needs improvement with IBM Spectrum Protect?

The technical team's service depends on where the support service is located. Some products are not included in IBM itself, but external companies are developing some solutions for IBM. I think the...

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What do you like most about Veeam Agent for Linux?

The most valuable feature of the solution is its integration with Veeam Backup & Replication console.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veeam Agent for Linux?

We have to pay a license fee for every system we use. We pay for licenses annually. Veeam Agent is one of the cheapest products in the market. I would rate the solution’s pricing a two out of ten. ...

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What needs improvement with Veeam Agent for Linux?

More Linux systems should be made compatible with the solution.

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Also Known As

IBM TSM, IBM Tivoli Storage Manager

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Overview

IBM Spectrum Protect (Tivoli Storage Manager) is a data protection platform that gives enterprises a single point of control and administration for backup and recovery. It is the flagship product in the IBM Spectrum Protect (Tivoli Storage Manager) family. It enables reliable, cost effective backups and fast recovery for virtual, physical and cloud environments of all sizes.

Veeam Agent for Linux is a simple backup agent that’s designed to ensure the Availability of your Linux installations, both on‑premises and in the public cloud. Veeam Agent for Linux’s built‑in integration with Veeam Backup & Replication allows you to leverage your Veeam backup repositories and get your on‑premises backups off site.

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Sample Customers

CERN, Einstein Healthcare, Nyherji, Allianz Australia, TZM, ABT Online, NCT, Kindred Healthcare Inc., Cobalt Iron, TransGrid, Baptist Health of Northeast Florida, Cash America, Piedmont Healthcare, RWGV, Arkansas Tech University, British Columbia Institute of Technology

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