NAKIVO Backup & Replication Reviews

We use the solution as a VM backup with our VMware and Hyper-V environments.  

We can back up our file server with an extra layer of security due to the ransomware protection that Nakivo offers. 

The solution is low-cost, easy to use, and has web-based management. These are some of the major advantages. The addition of apps for NAS (like Synology and QNAP) has made it much easier to back up and protect the servers.

We'd like to see a legacy environment backup, like AIX, etc.  

I've used the solution for four years.

The stability of the solution is good.

The scalability of the solution is good.

We did not previously use a different solution. 

This product provides cost-efficient and reliable backups.

Before choosing this solution, we also evaluated Veeam, Altaro, Vembu, and Acronis.

We use the solution as a VM backup from local servers and remote data centers. Nakivo is installed on a NAS device at the office, and it doesn't need any external servers to run. That makes it really easy to deploy, and in case of disaster for servers, the NAS device is totally separate from them, and backups can be restored quickly to another environment where ever is enough resources to run them.

The remote data center can also be backed up to a small repository on that data center and then copied over an internet link to the office, where I have more space to store backups.

Backups are working smoothly with Nakivo Backup. Deduplication and compression of backup repositories save lots of disk space, and I can keep many more restore points compared to situations where deduplication is not used.

Having a couple of the latest restore points saved in the repository at a remote data center allows restoration of them quickly without the need first to transfer them over the internet from the office. It also is nice to be able to copy backups to the office, where I have plenty of more disk space to save them compared to a remote data center.

There is no need to install agents on VMs. It is easy to deploy new VMs and get them backed up instantly.

It can be fully run from a NAS device. There is no need to have separate backups servers and be able to run a full Linux environment without Windows servers.

Deduplication and compression of backup repositories are easy. It saves lots of disk space and enables you to keep many more recovery points compared to a situation where all recovery points are saved as is without deduplication.

It's a lightweight solution built over Linux. It can be run directly from NAS devices and doesn't need separate backups servers installed on the network.

We'd like to see more cooperation with Synology. It can be enhanced to get updates published faster to Synology's store.

I don't have any other complaints about Nakivo Backup, and I like it as it is. I have used many other backups solutions like Veeam, Actifio, and Acronis, and Nakivo has done things better than those other backup solution providers. 

Of course, there can be some cases where others might perform better; however, for my use case, Nakivo Backup does just what is needed, and it is done properly without problems.

I've used the solution for about three years.

I have previously used VMPro, Veeam, and Actifio.

The solution is cheaper than many competitors.

I have previously evaluated Veeam.

We have a VMware environment that needed backup and replication. We run Nakvio on a QNAP NAS and replicate it to another VMware Server.                      

The speed and security of backups have improved my organization.     

The ability to restore in the case of a catastrophic event is priceless since every company must use a backup solution of some sort.

• Instantly recovers entire VMs, individual files, or application objects (Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server, and Active Directory)
• Deployable in one minute.                                                                       

In the next release, I would like for them to add restore in physical machines.

They should also improve the speed of "Reclaim unused space" in the repository.  

I have been using Nakvio for two years. 

The stability is good. 

It is good for small or medium businesses, we use it for 2 VMware hosts with about 15 virtual machines.

Support is always very available for any request.

Positive

There are plenty of options these days, but Nakivo is a strong contender.

It is easy for basic configuration, it is of medium difficulty for more advanced configuration.

We implemented in-house.

They have competitive prices.

We had a customer that had a Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization infrastructure and wanted the most simplified solution that can be immediately installed, configured, and backed up. So, we installed Nakivo and trained their administrators on the solution.

This is a user-friendly solution that has a lot of certifications and documentation for the Microsoft Hyper-V infrastructure.

I would like to see some additional models in the next release to make backups more functional.

Nakivo is stable, we have not had any issues for one year.

Nakivo's infrastructure is very scalable.

The initial setup was quick and easy. It took us about a week to install and configure.

Nakivo is cheaper per machine and per backup.

Acronis has more functionalities but is also more expensive.

The central console is very native making it easy for the end user to understand.

I would rate the solution an eight out of ten.

I use it for backup purposes - virtualization backup and virtual service backup.

The features that I have found most valuable are that it is a cheaper price and user-friendly.

They have improved some documentation to simplify technical issues. But still some licenses are not clear. For example, when you are reading the Pro Essential license features they don't identify the differences between Pro and the Pro Essential license types, or between Enterprise and Enterprise Essential license types. This is important.

In terms of what could be improved for the next release, I would probably answer better documentation and licensing models.

I have been using Nakivo for nearly one year.

Nakivo is reliable and stable.

I didn't try it but I think it's scalable. I can add some storage for backup, so it is scalable in that way.

Technical support is very good.

I have experience with Veeam from about four or five years ago when I used it. These two backup solutions are working well and there is no problem between them. I don't know the differences.

The initial setup is very easy.

I am a Nakivo partner. I buy it for my customers.

The pricing depends on the competition because some competitors are cheaper and some are not. I can say Nakivo is cheap.

I also have experience with other backup solutions, but I implemented Nakivo for my customers and I didn't look at other solutions. I just researched Veeam, Acronis and Commvault a little.

On a scale of one to ten, I would give Nakivo a 9. Generally I'm satisfied.

The backup speed needs improvement.

In the next release, I would like to see more functionalities.

The interface could be improved.

I have been working with Nakivo for six months.

I am working with version 10.

Nakivo is a stable product.

It's a scalable solution.

In our company, we have 10 people using this solution.

Technical support responds very quickly.

Previously, we did not work with similar products.

The initial setup was complex.

The price could be lower.

I don't use any special features. I just use the standard feature.

I would rate Nakivo an eight out of ten.

With VMware ESXi with Vcenter setup including HP SAN, we are using this backup and replication solution for local and cloud backup including offsite backups.

In this software, they give an option to copy the backup to another NAS. Wasabi is the cheapest option for cloud backup and we are using it as a cloud backup since their support is good and they are ready to listen to our requirements and give better use suggestions.

The software has been working since 2018. After a few months of testing, it looks like the solution is solid.

I appreciate the management that really does respond quickly. They reply immediately to any query raised from us as a technician or consultant and they know the pulse of the market and keep updating the features in such a big way. Kudos to the team.

I appreciate the motivation and confidence. It helps to sell Nakivo products when outstanding support is provided and its well-performing software easily beats competitors.

The product license and support delivery have been great!

I'm okay with the solutions they are providing. Their product is good and it meets our requirements, however, new features are also most welcome and we never hesitated to try new features.

I've used the solution for more than three years.

Our primary use case is to back up our VMs from vSphere. 

It is nice to have a fast and reliable backup solution.

The solution has a user-friendly interface and is easy to configure.

In the next release, it would be good to have ability/feature to backup only Oracle database from the Linux OS beside backing up whole VM.

I've used the solution for less than one month.

Stability plays a big role when implementing the solution, and this solution definitely has it.

It is good to have a solution with scalability available to us.

 Customer service and support response is very quick.

Positive

We did not previously use a different solution.

The setup was straightforward.

We did an in-house implementation.

I'm not sure what our ROI is. 

It is a cost-effective solution with an easy-to-configure user-friendly interface.

We did not evaluate another solution before choosing this product.

The solution is primarily used for backup and replication of virtual environments based on VMware ESXi located in different company sites.

I use Nakivo B&R to provide Disaster Recovery and backups of complex VMware environments. 

I have multiple datacenters centrally managed and need a solution that's scalable, simple, and also has enterprise-grade features that give me complete control of backups.

Initially, the solution was going to be an alternative to a primary backup. Now, it is always a must-have in our environment.

There's a simple interface and a lot of options. Installing directly on a NAS appliance is a must.

First of all, the price and the order process of Nakivo B&R are very attractive and simple.

We have a lot of QNAP appliances and Nakivo Backup and Replication supports them. This is very useful. I can install the suite directly to the NAS appliance and the transport package on a small QNAP across my datacenter's infrastructure. 

The product has almost the same features of Veeam Backup and Replication at a lower price point, and this is very attractive.

The enterprise version is a solid product with good support, a lot of features, and a helpful knowledge base.

It has a simple and intuitive user interface and the fast learning curve is amazing.

Another very useful feature is VM backup verification. Nakivo B&R takes the backup, boots the VM, and takes a screenshot. In this way, I can be sure that the backup or replication job is consistent.

Another great feature in version 10.4 is the immutability of the backup repository. This is a must-have in order to protect against ransomware attacks.

Nakivo offers direct support through the graphical interface and this is great to have if you need quick help.

The solution needs a high availability feature in case of loss on the primary site. This would be very attractive as a part of configuration backup.

Another great additional feature would be an automatic upgrade of the transporter package in case of an upgrade of full product. In my environment, I have many transporters at different datacenters and I need to perform a manual upgrade process at this time.

Storage snapshot integration for the EMC Unity appliance is another missing feature.

Log and report creation can be improved. 

The graphical user interface can be made better.

I have been using Nakivo B&R for about 4 years.

The product is very stable and offers great support.

I had no problem using it in about 4 years

It is very easy to expand the repository and to deploy it in a different data center.

There are no issues in regards to customer service and technical support.

Positive

I still use Veeam Backup and Replication as the main source of backup jobs, but Nakivo is very attractive and offers the same functionality at a very interesting price.

The setup process is very easy. I use Nakivo directly installed on QNAP appliance and in about five minutes I can start working.

The solution is very easy to set up and has direct support of the NAS appliance at a very interesting price.

It is a product that is very easy to order.