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Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 22, 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

Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL]
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veeam Data Platform
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
422
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (1st), Cloud Backup (1st), Virtualization Management Tools (5th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (1st), Cloud Monitoring Software (10th)
 

Featured Reviews

David Villota - PeerSpot reviewer
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…
Edward Hore - PeerSpot reviewer
Reliable with good support but needs a better navigation menu
We use Veeam Data to back up our VMware infrastructure Veeam Data Platform is valuable for its stability and the ability to easily contact support for assistance. The support team provides answers whenever we need them. It is also one of the most scalable backup solutions I've worked with. The…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The only thing I really like about it is that you can deploy it from Backup and Replication onto a virtual Linux machine."
"The initial setup and deployment are easy. It's straightforward."
"The flexibility and user-friendliness of Veeam make it very IT operations-friendly."
"What I find most valuable about this solution, is that the user experience is very simple."
"It's simple to use."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its integration with Veeam Backup & Replication console."
"It's most compatible with VMware. It can restore single files instead of having to restore the whole machine, once again leading to savings for the company."
"I like the incremental backups and their failover."
"The solution works well in two different environments, whether it is on-premises, cloud, or a combination."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"Its portability and being able to back up between different platforms are the most valuable features."
"The direct SAN backup feature perfectly integrates with our 3PAR storage infrastructure."
"The initial setup is simple to do in Veeam Backup Replication."
"Recovery of backup data is the most valuable feature."
"The backup and replication features are most valuable."
"Instant Backup is an useful feature."
 

Cons

"Scalability, if you are talking about Linux, is good. However, if you need to backup more types of solutions or Unix systems, like HP/UX, AIX, etc., it's not compatible."
"It would be much better if more applications were supported on the Linux side. For example, their agent for Windows not only can back up the Windows machine, but it can also back up Active Directory for granular restore, SQL servers, Exchange, Oracle, SharePoint, etc. When it comes to Linux, only Oracle databases are supported. There are workarounds, though."
"It could use deduplication features."
"The pricing could be lowered if possible."
"In terms of the physical environment, I'd like them to integrate it with other kinds of solutions. We don't just work with Microsoft or Linux, but other kinds of infrastructure data as well."
"The solution is pretty stable right now, however, we believe that the solution could be made to be even more stable."
"We are currently waiting for the continuous backup process."
"They could be more customer-friendly."
"There's a lot of room for improvement surrounding the backup process."
"The scalability of the product in large organizations is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"The DR component should be part of the comprehensive package, not separate."
"Integration with other equipment could be improved."
"Immutability could be improved."
"There is a lot of room for improvement, but the primary issue we have is that it's not built for the cloud."
"Veeam Backup Replication could improve by having better integration with the cloud. Additionally, they do not have direct integration to S3 or Azure storage for the backups of the VMs. This feature would be beneficial because we have to go through the scalable repository which I do not like."
"I have used NetBackup. For heavy workloads or if I need consistent backup and restore, I prefer NetBackup over Veeam Backup Replication."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The costing is very competitive."
"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."
"Licensing costs are monthly."
"The solution is rather expensive and I think the price is too high."
"Veeam Agent is one of the cheapest products in the market."
"Licensing costs are $300,000 USD yearly, and we pay for three years at a time."
"There's the principal license for Veeam Agent for Linux, and then you need to buy additional licenses for your machines."
"Price-wise it's good."
"The price is great. It's software related, and I know that might be a good thing because it's a cheap solution to buy and we have been looking for a program for backup and they fit the bill."
"It comes with a higher cost and it is an all-inclusive solution."
"We pay for the license of Veeam Backup Replication on an annual basis. The cost of the license is approximately 70,000 rials. The support and maintenance are included in the price."
"When I did a tech refresh, we took out a subscription for the coming five years."
"This solution requires a license and the organizations I was involved in were using an enterprise license."
"It is relatively cheap."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a five out of ten."
"I would rate the product's pricing an eight out of ten. The licensing costs are yearly."
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Comparison Review

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Nov 9, 2014
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
15%
Government
9%
Educational Organization
8%
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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.
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. ...
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

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Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE
 

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Sample Customers

ContinuitySA, Industrial Scientific
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