Its ease of use is the most valuable feature. It has a very simple UI.
IT Director at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Its ease of use and simple UI are the most valuable features.
What is most valuable?
How has it helped my organization?
Veeam is a very stable product. The ease of use and UI are some of its highlights. Learning this tool is very easy and you do not need any training classes.
What needs improvement?
Right now, replication it does in every 15 minutes. However, if it could do continuous replication or even bring it down to 5 minutes, then it would be great.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used the first version and stopped using it for a while, due to many physical servers in our environment. I have been using the new version for almost a year.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
There were no stability issues that could not be resolved.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There were no scalability issues.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is excellent; they are very prompt and knowledgeable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We were using another solution before this one. The reason we moved over to this solution was that we were only 30% virtualized, so we had to use a product that had backup physical servers.
How was the initial setup?
The setup was very straightforward and any technical person can do the initial setup.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Licensing is per CPU, so it depends on the number of physical CPUs.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Based on my previous experience with Veeam, I didn’t evaluate anything else.
What other advice do I have?
It is a very solid product with an easy UI. If you are 90% virtualized, then it is a great product.
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Offers detailed reports to users, and it is easy to maintain
Pros and Cons
- "The solution's most valuable feature is that its reports are detailed compared to other tools."
- "I feel that the product's support team needs improvement."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution in my company to monitor the backup status and to plan in areas like capacity planning, such as how much current backup utilization is used. The tool can maybe predict the future trend of the data groups and their growing size.
What is most valuable?
The solution's most valuable feature is that its reports are detailed compared to other tools. It can integrate with VMware, and it can see VMware's recent status while it can receive alerts for Veeam Backup. The tool can be highly integrated with VMware and other Veeam solutions. Reporting-wise, the product is good. You can choose any templates for your report from the solution's consolidated data.
What needs improvement?
The tool should add more hypervisors inside it, like Hyper-V or Nutanix since it is an area of concern in the solution currently.
I feel that the product's support team needs improvement.
I feel that there are some new features in the new version of the product, which is Veeam ONE 12.1, and it also has some anti-malware functionalities. I have not found the new features in the product to be useful because it has so many false positives. The product needs to be integrated with some antivirus solution so that its new features can be used in a better way.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Veeam ONE for three to four years. My company has a partnership with Veeam ONE.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
So far, my company has not had any issues with the product in terms of stability. We have installed the product and it runs properly without any major issues.
How are customer service and support?
The solution's technical support is satisfactory. I rate the technical support an eight out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
My company uses Arcserve and some products from China, like Vinchin. Acronis was also a solution that was used in my company in the past. So far, we found that Veeam ONE is quite good compared to other products. Veeam ONE is balanced in terms of its interface, backup design concepts, and backup infra.
How was the initial setup?
The product's initial setup phase was quite straightforward.
One person can manage the product's installation phase.
The solution can be deployed in two to three hours. You just let it run with SQL and some other things. The installation process is quite straightforward. I just follow the installation steps, and it can be done easily.
What was our ROI?
I have seen some time-saving benefits from the use of the product in my country, up to 20 to 30 percent.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I consider that the product's price falls under the middle range category.
What other advice do I have?
The solution is easy to maintain, but so far, we didn't have any major issues with the tool.
Actually, in our organization, we didn't go for any compliance parts with the tool. For our customers, we went for some audit purposes to meet some compliance requirements. Veeam ONE can generate some particular compliance report files from its users' available data.
I rate the tool a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Last updated: Aug 8, 2024
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SYSTEM ADMIN at Alliance University
Easy to use and stores backups in other devices and local servers
Pros and Cons
- "The solution's instant recovery feature is good and allows you to capture and copy individual files."
- "Since the solution has many options, it is not easier to give tasks to schedule it."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution to store the backups in other devices and local servers.
What is most valuable?
The solution's instant recovery feature is good and allows you to capture and copy individual files. Veeam Data Platform is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
We do not use all the options the solution provides, and it could be made simpler. Since the solution has many options, it is not easier to give tasks to schedule it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Veeam Data Platform for less than one year.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is not difficult.
What about the implementation team?
The solution can be deployed within one day.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend the solution to other users.
Overall, I rate Veeam Data Platform an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Last updated: Apr 15, 2024
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Efficient and reliable data protection for various virtualized environments offering user-friendly interface, comprehensive feature set, and cost-effectiveness
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable aspects are the latest features in version 12.1, which introduced enhanced security features."
- "Margins should not be distinct; instead, they should seamlessly integrate with the Veeam Backup and Replication tools, requiring minimal separation."
What is our primary use case?
For our clients, the optimal use case depends on their specific requirements. It excels in safeguarding commercial machines, physical servers, and diverse workloads, including those hosted on AWS EC2 instances. It proves highly effective in managing databases, catering to various platforms such as Cisco and Oracle, and addressing the unique needs of different clients.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable aspects are the latest features in version 12.1, which introduced enhanced security features.
What needs improvement?
Margins should not be distinct; instead, they should seamlessly integrate with the Veeam Backup and Replication tools, requiring minimal separation.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with it for more than five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate it stability capabilities eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It offers excellent scalability. Our clientele typically consists of small, medium, and enterprise businesses. I would rate it nine out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate its technical support services ten out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward. I would rate it ten out of ten.
What about the implementation team?
The deployment process typically takes two to three hours.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is highly cost-effective when compared to other solutions. With only one license needed, all features can be enjoyed, eliminating the need for separate licensing for individual components.
What other advice do I have?
We recommend using it because of its simplicity. Overall, I would rate it nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Service provider
System Administrator at IP Protocol INC
Good support, easy to deploy, and stable
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable features are the notifications, which give us failure alerts for some infrastructure within the backup, and the reporting is excellent."
- "I would like the solution to have better integration with other hypervisors and cloud features that are not exclusive to VMware."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution to monitor the services within the backend servers and to check the inventory of our infrastructure. I also use the solution to generate advanced reports.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are the notifications, which give us failure alerts for some infrastructure within the backup, and the reporting is excellent.
What needs improvement?
I would like the solution to have better integration with other hypervisors and cloud features that are not exclusive to VMware. Additionally, I would like the ability to integrate with Nutanix. There is room for improvement in this area.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for almost one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable but we are not planning on scaling up at this time.
We have three people using the solution within our organization.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support for Veeam, as a whole, is good for ticketing, and also for support.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. The deployment without any customization takes only two minutes.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation is completed in-house.
What other advice do I have?
I give the solution an eight out of ten.
I recommend that potential new users familiarize themselves with what they want to monitor and the information they need about their infrastructure. Veeam ONE is highly compatible with VMware, but not with other solutions such as Nutanix or other hypervisors, so it may be more challenging to integrate the solution with hypervisors other than VMware. Nevertheless, Veeam ONE can still provide the necessary information and benefits for organizations.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Director of Computing, Biostatistics at a healthcare company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Multiple cloud backup capability, reliable, and scales well
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Veeam Backup & Replication is that we can back up in-house and multiple cloud providers' storage."
- "The more features the solution has the more complex it can be to set up. Veeam Backup & Replication can be complex."
What is our primary use case?
We use Veeam Backup & Replication to back up our virtual machines in the VMware environment.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Veeam Backup & Replication is that we can back up in-house and multiple cloud providers' storage.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Veeam Backup & Replication for approximately five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Veeam Backup & Replication is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We are a small department in the company and the scalability has been fine for our needs. In my team, we have approximately 80 people. Our whole organization has approximately 5,000 employees.
How are customer service and support?
We have not contacted the support often, the solution has been operating well.
How was the initial setup?
The more features the solution has the more complex it can be to set up. Veeam Backup & Replication can be complex.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of Veeam Backup & Replication is high and that is why I am choosing an alternative.
What other advice do I have?
Veeam Backup & Replication is the market leader in storage backups.
My advice to others is if you are not going to use all the features of Veeam Backup & Replication then use a less expensive solution that can fit the use case.
I rate Veeam Backup & Replication an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
IT Enterprise System Administrator at Nafeza
Reliable, easy to set up, and has straightforward reporting capabilities
Pros and Cons
- "It is easy to set up initially."
- "We'd like to see them add more custom templates."
What is our primary use case?
We're still in a phase of the learning curve. Our learning curve is growing exponentially, and we are trying to get the best benefits from it as it's used for reporting and creating templates for reporting based on the business scope.
What is most valuable?
It's very reliable. We can generate many reports related to the backup across the sites, not only for the servers but for the workstations also.
The dashboard is great. It shows us the sizing, the backup, and the encrypted data (or what is not encrypted). It's helpful to see especially the sizing, as it can tell us a lot. We can calculate the data storage based on our needs. We can make sure there is an availability of resources for the nodes. It's giving us full visibility in our environment.
It is easy to set up initially.
The solution is scalable.
It is stable.
What needs improvement?
As a reporting tool, it's doing good. It's only used for reporting and to gain all the data across our Veeam and Backup Replication that we need. The areas of expansion are limited in our use case since it's only used for reporting.
We'd like to see them add more custom templates.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable. It's reliable. We haven't had issues with bugs or glitches, and it doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable and easy to expand.
We have six people using the product right now.
At this point, we do not have plans to increase usage.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support has been good overall.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I do have an experience in Veeam One, Veeam Enterprise, and Veeam Backup and Replication. I did not previously use a different solution that was not Veeam.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very straightforward. It's not overly complex at all.
We only need one person to handle deployment and maintenance tasks.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I can't speak to the exact licensing costs.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did take a look at Commvault and Veeam and ultimately chose to go with Veeam.
What other advice do I have?
I'm not sure which version of the solution I'm using. It's likely the latest version.
I'd advise potential new users to carefully review the steps and documentation. Users implementing the solution need to have an action plan in place. They need to have a roll-back plan in place as well in case anything goes wrong. Use the custom templates and use them to help manage everything.
Overall, I would rate the solution nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Senior System Administrator at NMB Singapore Ltd
Integrated with Veeam backup and centralizes well
Pros and Cons
- "I don't have to go back and forth between different applications to get the report I need."
- "In future releases, I would like to see the solution provide auto resolution and auto relocation of resources."
What is our primary use case?
I am a system administrator. My role is to oversee the support of the company's network. I also take care of the deployment and maintenance. We use Veeam ONE to optimize hypervisors or my virtual machines.
How has it helped my organization?
The solution includes reporting on the virtual machines and the sources. It centralizes well.
What is most valuable?
Veeam ONE is integrated with Veeam backup, so it includes reporting on both. I don't have to go back and forth between different applications to get the report I need.
What needs improvement?
Veeam ONE does the basic job of reporting, but it does not meet my requirements of automated resolution.
In future releases, I would like to see the solution provide auto resolution and auto relocation of resources.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Veeam ONE for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Veeam ONE performs as required. It is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This solution is scalable. It depends on the kind of functions you require and what you want to get out of the product.
How are customer service and support?
I would rate Veeam ONE's technical support a four out of five.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Veeam ONE is simple and straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
The deployment was done in-house. It takes less than one day to deploy Veeam ONE. To implement, I created a virtual machine and installed Veeam ONE on it. I just had to attach it to the Hyper-V service.
What was our ROI?
Veeam ONE saves me a lot of time, so I don't have to look and monitor each service on its own.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We have a three-year license with Veeam billed annually. The cost is based on the number of core servers.
I would rate the pricing of the solution a three out of five.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I am looking into Turbonomic to see if it can do more than Veeam ONE.
What other advice do I have?
Veeam ONE is a good product if you are looking for monitoring and reporting. If you are looking for automated solutions, you will have to look somewhere else.
I would rate this solution an eight out of ten overall.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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