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VMware Live Recovery vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 15, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Veeam Data Platform
Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
421
Ranking in other categories
Backup and Recovery (1st), Cloud Backup (1st), Virtualization Management Tools (5th), Cloud Monitoring Software (11th)
VMware Live Recovery
Ranking in Disaster Recovery (DR) Software
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
79
Ranking in other categories
Disaster Recovery as a Service (1st)
 

Featured Reviews

it_user326679 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 12, 2015
It has provided a higher level of reliability to core company systems. However, it needs better reporting of replication job details to provide troubleshooting insight.
Virtual Machine replication between sites It has provided a higher level of reliability to core company systems and services. Better reporting of replication job details in order to provide better insights when troubleshooting. I've used Veeam Availability Suite for eight months. No issues…
Andy-Scannell - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 6, 2023
Makes it easier to manage and safeguard critical data within virtualized environments
I would rate the easiness of the initial setup as a seven out of ten. In our company, VMware SRM is deployed both on-premises and on the cloud. It took about two months to deploy it and it was done in-house. The number of staff required for deployment typically ranges from two to six people, depending on the size of the project. Maintenance for this solution is typically provided by the developers or vendors. We have maintenance agreements with various providers like VMware, Rubrik, Veeam, and Commvault, and hardware maintenance is handled by the hardware provider through our maintenance contracts.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The direct SAN backup feature perfectly integrates with our 3PAR storage infrastructure."
"The data backup replication has been the most useful feature. Previously, we copied the data hub to an external hard drive but now we are able to store the backup on one of the depository service."
"It is a rock-solid backup solution. That's all, and that's what we were asking for."
"One of the best things about Veeam is that they have consistently improved on themselves since they started. Personally, I've been using Veeam since around 2013/2014 when it was only supporting certain hypervisors such as HyperV, and since then it has become truly mature enterprise-level software with a lot of versatility."
"Veeam Backup Replication has good performance and can do location-to-location backups. Additionally, it is user-friendly and easy to manage."
"It is a powerful software for communicating with the storage and for redundancy."
"One of the newest features in version 12.1 is malware detection. This feature allows the software to detect malware before initiating a backup job for a server. Although I haven't had the opportunity to personally try it out due to its recent release, I came across it while working on an environment in a cluster for a customer."
"The most valuable aspects are the latest features in version 12.1, which introduced enhanced security features."
"Technical support is very proactive and helpful."
"If you want to do failover, it works without any problem."
"The most valuable features are the backup and disaster recovery services."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the automatic recovery of the virtual machine if it goes down."
"This SRM solution can improve your footprint within a data center."
"We feel the ability to move virtual machines while they are still running to be the most valuable feature."
"The solution is strong when it comes to protection and analytics, with the latter being added later on."
"The most valuable feature of VMware SRM is its integration with the VMware platform."
 

Cons

"Veeam Backup & Replication could improve by making it more user-friendly."
"They need to address the confusing recovery dialogue."
"While the Veeam Backup Replication tool can mostly back up all the data in the environment, the AIX from IBM backup capabilities nowadays could stand improvement as they are not featured on a single pane of glass."
"We're using both Backup and Replication, Veeam Cloud Connect, and Veeam Office 365. What I am missing is a good graphical user interface between these three products."
"They need to focus more on cloud backup."
"Scalability, as well as licensing costs, need to be improved."
"They need to improve their technical side."
"Its reporting feature could be better."
"There is room for improvement in the automation and orchestration aspects of this solution."
"VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery could improve by enhancing the network bandwidth from the storage."
"The interface is not easy to use and can be made more user-friendly."
"Flexibility to choose different PITs would be nice."
"In my opinion, the integration with Peer Persistent Storage could be improved."
"The product's dashboard is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"Timing issues arise due to replication lags in multiple areas. When this happens, we encounter errors."
"Currently, there is a limitation of consolidating only 15 sites per SRM."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive, but it's value for money."
"The cost should be adressed."
"The price is a bit high."
"Veeam Backup and Replication is a cost-effective solution"
"The product is expensive."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap, I rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten."
"I would rate the product's pricing an eight out of ten. The licensing costs are yearly."
"The changes in pricing have been an interesting aspect. It seems to have become pricier, resulting in a reduction in affordability. There are extra expenses involved, including hardware requirements and the procurement of operating system licenses, which must also be taken into account. I would rate the price seven out of ten."
"I rate the solution's pricing a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is the lowest and ten is the most expensive."
"The cost of SRM is a little bit high, especially for smaller companies."
"The price could be lower, in general. My clients pay for an annual license."
"I rate the product price a five to six on a scale of one to ten, where one is a very high price, and ten is a very low price."
"It is reasonably priced, and its cost hasn't been a significant factor in our implementation."
"The pricing is good."
"The software is expensive. There is a one-time cost involved in purchasing the license."
"After Broadcom acquired the solution, the licensing cost increased drastically"
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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
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Major Differences Between These 4 Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions?
Comparing the features of the four is not the right approach. You need to develop a list of requirements for backup and DR that are specific to your organization and then compare each of the four ...
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...
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...
What do you like most about VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery?
Setting up VMs can be done quickly. It is easy to use.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery?
Mature products like VMware SRM often have higher costs. Their capabilities are extensive, but the licensing model can be complex.
What needs improvement with VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery?
While there are no major drawbacks, some potential improvements could address complexities in implementing and maintaining SRM. The cost can be significant, and there's a resource overhead – meanin...
 

Also Known As

Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE
VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery, Datrium DRaaS , VMware SRM
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Business & Legal Resources Inc., Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, Alliance Healthcare, Poulin Grain Inc., Linear Technology, Northwestern University, ARKEMA, Sogegross, City of Lynchburg
Certainty Home Loans, VPay, ZEON
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