- The ability to perform de-duplication is the most valuable feature for me.
- It also performs SQL backups so that I can restore SQL database table bases.
- Replication time very good. For example, I can replicate 4TB data to the DR side in 5 hours with a 10 Mbps data line everyday.
- Replica server tests on the DR side are very easy because I just need to power on the server on from there.
IT Manger at a energy/utilities company with 51-200 employees
After we started using it, we transferred all our 30 virtual servers in seven hours. They should support physical server backups, though I believe v9 will do this.
What is most valuable?
How has it helped my organization?
After we started using Veeam, we transferred all our 30 virtual servers in seven hours to our disaster recovery side.
Also, during our disaster recovery test w,e did not have any issues replicating servers.
What needs improvement?
It should support physical servers, and as far as I know, v9 will do this.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
We had no issues deploying it.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's been very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We can scale as needed.
How was the initial setup?
I wasn't involved in the initial setup, but I haven't heard that it wasn't anything by straightforward.
What other advice do I have?
I would advise you to get it because some of the features are free.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Sr. security/system engineer at a media company with 501-1,000 employees
It's a great product that has helped us replicate a very old database run on VM.
What is most valuable?
Its backup capabilities and also day to day replication.
How has it helped my organization?
We wanted to replicate a very old database which is running on VM. We were looking for solution long time and finally using this product we are able to do it.
What needs improvement?
I think it's fantastic, so none.
For how long have I used the solution?
2 years.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
No issues with deployment.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
No issues with stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
No issues with scalability.
How are customer service and technical support?
Customer Service:
5 out of 5.
Technical Support:5 out of 5.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
No, this was our first.
How was the initial setup?
Very straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
In-house.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Yes, we evaluated SRM.
Like I previously mentioned, we are using a very old database and even that database company didn't provide support. I tried to replicate it over WAN, and now by using Veeam, it works great. It was running on my regional site which had standalone VM with local storage and that's why Veeam worked fine compare to SRM.
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Freelance IT Consultant at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees
It has made the VM infrastructure easier to manage, as well as simplifying the backup and restore process.
Valuable Features
The product is really easy to use.
Improvements to My Organization
It has made the VM infrastructure easier to manage, as well as simplifying the backup and restore process.
Room for Improvement
The tape management is not really efficient and some other products are better. I know that backup on tape is not the the main target of Veeam but, it's important.
Use of Solution
I've used it for two years.
Deployment Issues
Nothing serious.
Stability Issues
Sometimes, the memory is not big enough, and I would guess that a leak might be present. Performing a monthly reboot solve this (at the same time as Windows updates).
Scalability Issues
No issues encountered.
Customer Service and Technical Support
Customer Service:
It's good.
Technical Support:It's poor for certain issues (with the Veeam One product, the guys did not talk together and asked the same question several times). We had a loss of production time, and the answers they gave were not efficient.
Initial Setup
It was simple and fast.
Implementation Team
I implemented it myself.
Other Solutions Considered
I also looked at Avamar, Symanted and TSM which are better for tape management and data retention management, but expensive. Veeam however, is the easiest way to manage virtual infrastructure backup, and the cost is better, when compared with some other solutions.
Other Advice
Evaluate your needs before choosing a product. If tape management is required only, then Veeam is not the choice.
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Senior Systems Administrator at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Great for a VMware environment.
What is most valuable?
- Sure backup
- Synthetic backups
How has it helped my organization?
It drastically reduced the backup time window and improved data protection.
What needs improvement?
Better flexibility for scheduling jobs, specifically for the SQL hourly log backup.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used it for eight months.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
Nothing major encountered.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
No issues encountered.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
No issues encountered.
How are customer service and technical support?
Customer Service:
It's better than others.
Technical Support:It's the best I've encountered.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used virtual server infrastructure backup solution.
How was the initial setup?
It was simple and straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
We implemented it through a Veeam engineer, unfortunately the level of expertise was not the best.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We also looked at Nakivo.
What other advice do I have?
It's the best solution for a VMware environment.
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Data Center Operations Manager at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
Good product but it's not suitable for a virtual environment.
What is most valuable?
Exchange and File server backup are valuable features.
How has it helped my organization?
Versions of backup files helped us to recover files as per users requirement.
What needs improvement?
Virtual Environment
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used it for seven years.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
No, but deployment is bit complicated.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Having issues with the hardware.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Tape base backup and data is spread across the tapes.
How are customer service and technical support?
Customer Service:
2/10.
Technical Support:2/10.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used the Windows backup solution and we changed to Tivoli for automated backups and multiple copies of backup sets to comply with central bank policy to keep the backup data offsite and out of the country.
How was the initial setup?
Initial set up was bit complicated. Policy definition is not easy.
What about the implementation team?
We used a vendor team whose expertise was 2/10.
What was our ROI?
It's not 100%.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
No. We did not do an evaluation.
What other advice do I have?
Good product but not it's suitable for a virtual environment.
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Hi,
I am also surprised by this comment. Veeam is great for virtual environements. We have many financial customers that use and love it.
Information Systems Manager at a energy/utilities company with 501-1,000 employees
Backup of physical could be improved but individual item restoration is very useful.
Valuable Features
VM Replication, Individual item restore.
Improvements to My Organization
Improved virtual infrastructures backup and recovery.
Room for Improvement
Backup of Physical could be improved. Additionally, customer service needs improvement.
Use of Solution
2 years.
Customer Service and Technical Support
Customer Service:
Customer service needs improvement.
Technical Support:Good.
Initial Setup
Initial setup for Virtual was bit complex.
Implementation Team
In-house.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Product Sales Manager at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
Valuable for its internal recovery and flexibility
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature is the internal recovery."
- "In the next release, I would like replication directly to the cloud to be included."
What is our primary use case?
My primary use case is as a physical environment for cloud protection in different public clouds.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature is the internal recovery.
What needs improvement?
In the next release, I would like replication directly to the cloud to be included.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for about four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This product is very, very stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This product is pretty scalable and flexible.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is pretty good and is available in English and Spanish in Latin America.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was very simple and took about an hour.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Licensing is available both annually and monthly, with no additional fees.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution as ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
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IT Manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Easy to use, and very stable but needs the automatically check for backups
Pros and Cons
- "The product is very simple in its design. We don't need it to perform complicated tasks."
- "It needs to offer an automatic check for backups."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use it for backup and replication.
What is most valuable?
It's a very easy solution to use. It's easy for IT teams to manage, however, you don't need any special skills to really wrap your head around the product.
The product is very simple in its design. We don't need it to perform complicated tasks.
We work with the standard version, which is free.
What needs improvement?
It would be helpful if there was something that could assist you in managing the database more effectively.
It needs to offer an automatic check for backups.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable. We don't have any issues with its reliability. It's bug and glitch-free for the most part. It doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We've never really tested the scalability of the product. It's my understanding that you can extend service to ten or maybe to 20 machines. It's not complicated to do that. However, I can't speak to its full potential as it relates to scalability.
We only have four people dealing with the product directly in our company.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support is okay. We're satisfied with the level of service we're provided.
How was the initial setup?
The initial implementation is not complex in any way. It's very straightforward.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
While we work with the standard version of the solution, if you want to upgrade, the pricing is too high. They could work to make it more affordable for the Polish market. It's too high for most companies to afford. If it was more affordable, it could be more accessible.
What other advice do I have?
We're just a customer. We don't have a business relationship with Veeam.
We're using the standard version of the solution.
While I'd advise others to look at other companies to compare, I do recommend Veeam. It's my understanding that 60% of IT companies use Veeam. It's very popular.
Overall, I'd rate the solution six out of ten if I were to compare it to other versions of Veeam products. It's an okay solution. If it had an automatic check for backups, I'd rate it much higher.
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Veeam is a great product as we use it and I am looking forward to V9 for the enhancements. I don't think natively it will back up physical servers and you still need the Endpoint product for this but can use a Veeam server repository.