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Iron Mountain Connect vs Veritas Backup Exec comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Iron Mountain Connect
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
43rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.3
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veritas Backup Exec
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
14th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
73
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

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 Veritas Backup Exec is 2.2%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

RB
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,…
Sameer Pansare - PeerSpot reviewer
Has a valuable feature for data encryption and good technical support services
Our primary use case for this solution is preliminary data restoration from tape media, disaster recovery, or recovering any data backed up to tapes The product's most valuable feature is encryption. The backup software is easy to use. They could include backup functionality for enterprise…

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"
"It is one of the most stable backup solutions."
"The interface easy to use and it is compatible with most backup devices."
"In the global business world, Veritas has a very good name. I think they have a good solid product, and they are always trying to improve it, and update it. ;They know what the client actually needs, and they are up to the challenge of satisfying those needs."
"The backup potential of the solution is very good. It's protected us in the past very well and allowed us to get up and running after an attack with minimal loss."
"It is a good overall suite of products."
"It is easy to set up and use for daily processes and a good solution for preserving crucial data."
"We are happy with Veritas Backup Exec's stability."
"Backup Exec 2012 R2 is a very good product for the Windows file system and SQL backups. It is very user-friendly, but the next version Backup Exec 2014 that is released and the other next versions of Backup Exec product is not so friendly."
 

Cons

"I would like to see more integration with different platforms."
"The licensing packet is confusing. If Veritas could do a better job of clarifying it, that would be helpful."
"Its scalability should be improved."
"The solution is too heavy and complex with 1,000 menus and options that make it messy rather than lightweight."
"The backup is not robust enough when you have a lot of technology."
"It could provide better ease of management than one of its competitors."
"Compared to other vendors, there are features that you will find not included in Veritas."
"Veritas Backup Exec should be more user-friendly. The costs should also be much lower and it should be easier to go through the disaster recovery process."
"It would be nice to improve the backup acceleration and the fast restoration required."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"We are satisfied with the price of this solution."
"If your company can afford it, go for it."
"The price of this solution is a bit high."
"I rate the product's pricing a six out of ten."
"Its price is a bit high. There is only the standard fee. There is no additional fee."
"The price is reasonable for the features it offers."
"I think it's sold at the right price. It's not expensive. The license is usually for a year."
"The pricing can be improved."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

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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.
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?
I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten, with ten being very expensive. The pricing is good. We have a yearly license. The total license cost is around 40,000 dollars. That's with add-ons and t...
 

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Backup Exec, Symantec Backup Exec
 

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Sample Customers

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