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

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 15, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL]
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veeam Data Platform
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
421
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (1st), Cloud Backup (1st), Virtualization Management Tools (5th), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (1st), Cloud Monitoring Software (11th)
 

Featured Reviews

David Villota - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 17, 2023
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…
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 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."
"It is scalable."
"The technical support is good."
"The initial setup and deployment are easy. It's straightforward."
"It's stable and reliable."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its integration with Veeam Backup & Replication console."
"The solution is very user-friendly and has an easy to use interface. We can manage it easily. It allows for a simple backup."
"Veeam Agent for Linux's most valuable feature is the compatibility with virtual machines, such as VMware."
"Instant Backup is an useful feature."
"It's a pretty complete product."
"Veaam ONE is a very good product in virtualized environments."
"The product is very straightforward and very easy to use from the client-side."
"The product's initial setup phase was straightforward."
"Get only one interface to manage all backup sites, secure them with replication, and manage outside LTO media."
"When it comes to service cases, I would choose Veeam Data Platform over Commvault because restoring from Commvault can be time-consuming due to filtering tasks. Veeam Data Platform, on the other hand, offers a much simpler and faster restore process."
"I have found the most valuable feature to be the new CDP features. It is very popular for my customer's needs."
 

Cons

"The price of Veeam Agent for Linux could be reduced."
"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."
"There is a compatibility issue with HCI."
"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 integration needs improvement."
"They could be more customer-friendly."
"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."
"Technical support could be improved."
"Veeam ONE should improve its UI."
"When you have to renew the licenses you sometimes have some trouble getting rid of the old one and reassigning it to the new one. That's an aspect that could run smoother and could be better."
"It is always nice to get products cheaper."
"They could improve the product's response times for technical support and enhance support for newer hypervisors."
"Veeam Backup & Replication should include a cloud solution."
"Its reporting feature could be better."
"The solution is rather weak when it comes to database integration."
"Setting up for my case was completely different. There were some product-level bugs that caused a lot of challenges for Veeam Data Platform. So, it took a while."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"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."
"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."
"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 solution is rather expensive and I think the price is too high."
"The price of the solution could be lower."
"The price of Veeam Backup & Replication is high and that is why I am choosing an alternative."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the price a five."
"Veeam ONE is offered at a good price."
"I would suggest to others that they buy the full license when purchasing this solution."
"The price of Veeam is much lower than the IBM solution."
"On a one to ten scale, where one is very cheap and ten is very expensive, I rate the price as a five out of ten."
"The tool’s licensing is yearly and flexible. I would rate the solution’s pricing a seven out of ten."
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Comparison Review

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Nov 9, 2014
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Educational Organization
9%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
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
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

ContinuitySA, Industrial Scientific
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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