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Iron Mountain Connect vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 15, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Iron Mountain Connect
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
43rd
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veeam Data Platform
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
421
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Backup (1st), Virtualization Management Tools (5th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (1st), Cloud Monitoring Software (12th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Iron Mountain Connect is 0.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veeam Data Platform is 18.4%, down from 20.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

RB
Mar 9, 2023
Good policies related to data
I primarily use it for various policies related to data, such as data retention, data deletion, and archiving policies. All policies can be set using this system The most valuable feature for me is the policy management capabilities. I would like to see more integration with different platforms,…
Tommy Myo Min Aung - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 24, 2021
Beneficial pricing model, user friendly interface, and many free features
We use Veeam Backup Replication for the data center, desktop recovery, daily backups, and for storage offline The solution is a user-friendly interface. The solution could improve by having a version to be compatible with the Linux system. They have improved the storage depository using the…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature for me is the policy management capabilities"
"Replication and restore object in Exchange boxes with possibility to select part of Microsoft directory."
"The most valuable features are the notifications, which give us failure alerts for some infrastructure within the backup, and the reporting is excellent."
"It is easy to set up initially."
"The integration with some storage systems like HP or Nutanix and great support are the most valuable features. You get productivity support. You get a response within one hour, even in the evening or night. The functionality of the whole software is good."
"Integration with various applications, such as on-premises laptops and desktop backups, as well as applications and databases, is excellent."
"The solution's best features are its ease of use and replication."
"Veeam Backup & Replication is a scalable solution."
"The most valuable feature is that I can back up the whole machine and then restore it relatively fast."
 

Cons

"I would like to see more integration with different platforms."
"I prefer a software backup solution that allows me to easily define my origin data, including data files, folders, and virtual machines."
"The product is expensive."
"The price can be better."
"Veeam Data Platform lacks cyber security tools."
"I would like to have the capability of backing up a physical machine, as opposed to just a VM."
"The solution could improve the performance. We are not able to check the status of any system. Additionally, if there was an option to monitor server clusters it would be helpful."
"We try to compare Veeam with other solutions because we are the operations. Then we can give the answers for improvement which is the specific additional system features that other solutions provide."
"Veeam currently lacks features for backing up to network-attached storage. Veeam Backup & Replication agents do not support S3 storage. Only Veeam Backup & Replication server supports S3 storage."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The price of Veeam Backup Replication is reasonable."
"Veeam Backup Replication is inexpensive for small workloads."
"A nice aspect of Veeam's pricing is that the cost benefit is good. It's very economical."
"The product is not that expensive."
"When I did a tech refresh, we took out a subscription for the coming five years."
"The licenses are code-based or server-based for Veeam ONE. The last version is 12, and it is host-based, I don't like to move to a code-based solution."
"The price is reasonable."
"The price is slightly higher than its competitors."
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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
16%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Iron Mountain Connect?
The most valuable feature for me is the policy management capabilities
What needs improvement with Iron Mountain Connect?
I would like to see more integration with different platforms, improved stability and security, better protection, more automation, and a more user-friendly experience.
What is your primary use case for Iron Mountain Connect?
I primarily use it for various policies related to data, such as data retention, data deletion, and archiving policies. All policies can be set using this system.
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How does Nakivo compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?
Nakivo is my favorite backup software. Below are the main benefits of Nakivo compared to Veeam 1. Low cost. 2. Backup storage with global deduplication (this is the main requirement of a backup sol...
 

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Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE
 

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Sample Customers

University of La Verne
Business & Legal Resources Inc., Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Alliance Healthcare, Poulin Grain Inc., Linear Technology, Northwestern University, ARKEMA, Sogegross, City of Lynchburg
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