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Veritas NetBackup vs Veritas NetBackup Appliance comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 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

Veritas NetBackup
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
115
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Veritas NetBackup Appliance
Ranking in Backup and Recovery
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
55
Ranking in other categories
Deduplication Software (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Veritas NetBackup is 4.4%, down from 5.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veritas NetBackup Appliance is 0.6%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Backup and Recovery
 

Featured Reviews

N'GUESSAN E R - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient data recovery and replication features
There is a big change in Veritas. In the past, we could easily change servers or appliances and continue working by restoring the catalog. We could change servers from Linux to Linux or Linux to Solaris and perform catalog restores to continue working. But with the new version, we are forced to engage Veritas' professional services, which is too expensive. Sometimes, we've received quotes exceeding $100,000 for a catalog migration. This expense was unnecessary in the past. For instance, we used to install a new release of Linux and simply restore the catalog, and the system would function well. But with the latest version, it's no longer feasible. For instance, if we want to migrate from appliance 5030 to 5060 or even just 5050, we are compelled to engage Veritas consultants due to the intricate data manipulation involved. This additional expense is quite expensive. In the past, these devices didn't even exist, and we could easily restore the catalog, resulting in a fully functional system. However, the new version demands expensive expertise for such tasks, which I find unacceptable for our clients.
Ahmed Handal - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced data retention and recovery with robust backup features
The Oracle Agent and Oracle RAC support are valuable features; they are crucial for taking backups and cloning applications. NetBackup Appliance has many features. Backup Exec is a great product as well. NetBackup is well-developed with strong features, including deduplication technology, which allows us to retain backups for longer periods—exceeding our expectations by keeping backups for almost a month. It's effective for data recovery and capable of handling large-scale data recoveries. It is very stable and keeps applications secure. However, the AI integration is not yet tested.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Unauthorized people cannot log in and execute commands."
"We are quite satisfied with the performance and reliability of the NetBackup product. When it comes to specific features, the most valuable is the Instant Recovery feature, which we call "short-term IR". Instant Recovery allows users to spin up backup images and bring back any VM instantly."
"The tool provides recovery. The support for their legacy software is very good."
"It is very easy to back up and recover files compared to other products."
"The tool's information transfer and patching up is easy. The solution offers protection from ransomware which is also a valuable feature."
"NetBackup is highly stable. We have more than 1,800 policies that run every day."
"Veritas released a new feature in version 8 of NetBackup called VRP. It's kind of like replication management from VMware. The great thing about this feature is that Veritas gave it to us for free."
"This is a complete solution, everything is under one console."
"It has been our go-to product for backup."
"Veritas NetBackup Appliance is a total backup solution. We don't have to buy other applications to do it."
"It’s quite scalable."
"We can add multiple appliances to the product."
"We rarely need their help. I would give their technical support an 8.5 out of ten. We are satisfied."
"The standout feature is its connectivity and robust support. They are easily easy to get hold of, making it convenient for us."
"The most valuable feature involves VMware Instant Recovery, which allows one to do restoration within seconds."
"If you use the NetBackup Appliance you do not need to have separate media servers and hardware. You can configure the same storage as a media server and master server as well as a storage port. This helps to reduce the hardware costs of the media server."
 

Cons

"We faced so many backup configuration issues. And from the Veritas side, they couldn't fix that issue. So we started from scratch, purchased everything, and then we configured everything. Therefore, the support could be better."
"The product must enable data migration from on-premise to the cloud."
"It should be able to integrate with the cloud. If we leverage a cloud in the future for backup, there should be very fast help and more options for customers to choose from."
"The implementation process could be simplified to make it quicker."
"Endpoint backup capability is needed."
"This solution would benefit from a more friendly, web-based interface."
"NetBackup is expensive and should be cheaper. That is why we are moving on to another solution."
"The speed of restoring data could be improved."
"We had some problems with the backup of the physical server."
"The hybrid model is not that efficient if we want to off-site data; it takes a lot of time to upload the data on a regular basis."
"Veritas NetBackup would benefit from better explained error codes."
"This solution has to have better integration with the cloud, as well as with other solutions such as Business Intelligence products."
"It would be a better solution if we were able to make more reports in regards to the backup system."
"Veritas NetBackup Appliance can improve by having a more direct connection to the cloud. It should have the technology to be able to directly communicate with the cloud."
"I would like to see a product that requires less expertise to manage it."
"In terms of implementing the solution, it's quite technical. You need to be knowledgable in order to pull off a successful deployment."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The software and license are very expensive."
"This is an affordable solution"
"When we consider the quality and value of Veritas NetBackup, it is worth the cost."
"It is slightly more expensive than Commvault, but it is pretty much the same. It is an enterprise solution, so it scales quite well. It has a lot of features. So, you pay for what you get. It is not cheap, but it is fit for the purpose."
"Price-wise, most of the backup products are similarly priced, and NetBackup is the same."
"Veritas NetBackup is considerably cheaper than that of Druva, the former being quite affordable."
"The solution is expensive."
"Pricing is good, under our budget, and flexible."
"I cannot say whether our licensing costs are on a monthly or annual basis, as we have a global contract."
"Veritas NetBackup Appliance is priced well compared to other solutions."
"Overall, Veritas is a good solution; the problem is the cost."
"We pay annually. It is a huge figure for us."
"I rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten."
"The price of this solution is very high compared to other solutions."
"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."
"This solution is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is the best next generation backup tool?
Assuming you have an onprem ecosystem which runs the VMware, physical systems on Win, Linux and Unix and run both traditional DB's and nosql DB's like mongo, then Netbackup (NBU) will be the right ...
What do you like most about Veritas NetBackup?
The most valuable feature of cloud integration is the ability to send data outside of your location. This can be achieved by integrating cloud tier options or other object storage solutions.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veritas NetBackup?
The product is cost-effective, and I would rate its pricing as an eight out of ten. The pricing model is based on the amount of data transferred, making it manageable for us.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veritas NetBackup Appliance?
Regarding cost, it's quite expensive, but I'm not sure about the exact licensing costs. This needs to be checked.
What needs improvement with Veritas NetBackup Appliance?
The costing part is on the higher side. The reporting could also be improved.
 

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