Veeam Data Platform Reviews, Competitors and Pricing

Kamal Patel

System Engineer at Tech Elecon Pvt. Ltd.

Aug 19, 2018

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It is a good product in regards to performance as well as data protection

Pros and Cons

"It is a good product, in regards to performance, as well as data protection."

"In Linux, I suggest you backup for a PostgreSQL database."

What is our primary use case?

I use it for our VMware environment and physical servers. It is a good product, in regards to performance, as well as data protection.

How has it helped my organization?

After we bought this product, we backed up all the servers of Azure, as well as our physical servers.

The product is user-friendly.

What is most valuable?

Restore "File" and "Folder" from VM Backup in Windows, as well as Linux.
AD Restore
Exchange Database
SQL Database
Veeam dedup and compression

What needs improvement?

In Linux, I suggest you backup for a PostgreSQL database.

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For how long have I used the solution?

One to three years.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

it_user675321

Technical Marketing Manager at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees

Jul 30, 2017

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Protects our production environment without the need to install clients on every VM.

What is most valuable?

Veeam's virtual lab is very useful for making use of existing backups for other purposes.

How has it helped my organization?

We use Veeam to protect our production environment without the need to install clients on every VM for every different MSFT applications that we have in production.

What needs improvement?

Veeam's been doing a good job in terms of delivering new features.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have used this solution for more than 5 years.

What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

The deployment was easy as pie.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

There were no stability issues.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Our production environment is small but growing. So far, there have been no issues in terms of scalability for our use.

How are customer service and technical support?

Customer Service:

Customer service is pretty good. I would give them a rating of 7/10.

Technical Support:

I never had to use technical support. The tool is pretty intuitive and we can solve most of the issues on our own.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

It all comes down to cost.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup it was straightforward.

What about the implementation team?

We did an in-house implementation.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Talk to your Veeam rep.

What other advice do I have?

The solution scales in an easy and intuitive way.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: We work with Veeam and other data protection solutions. I work on solution integration.

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it_user164022

Systems Administrator at a transportation company with 51-200 employees

Nov 23, 2014

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We specifically like the file level restore and bandwith optimization. I'd like a friendlier UI.

What is most valuable?

Replication
Exchange Integration
Bandwidth Optimization
File Level Restore
VM Restore from backup

How has it helped my organization?

Drastically reduce administrative effort
Friendly User Interface
Faster backup recovery
Disaster Recovery Plan
Decrease amount of backup completion

What needs improvement?

Retention Policy isn't flexible enough to configure complex retention policy.

For how long have I used the solution?

2 years - version 7

What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

No deployment problems.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

No stability problems.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

No scability problems.

How are customer service and technical support?

Customer Service:

Good

Technical Support:

Excellent

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

vRanger

How was the initial setup?

Yes, just follow the Administrative/Quick guide, it's friendly user.

What was our ROI?

Upgrades, reduce administrative effort to do automation, disaster recovery.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Acronis
BackupExec

What other advice do I have?

It's a very straight forward software that does not require technical intervention. Can fully integrate with VMware / Hyper-V without any issues. If your are not sure what is going to be the final decision, try It for free and see the results by yourself.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

it_user160614

Consultant at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees

Nov 16, 2014

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For 10000 + VM environments this product is the best. Customer support not as great as Microsoft.

What is most valuable?

Inter site backup replication, object level AD restore and complete VMDK level VM backup and restore.

How has it helped my organization?

It is helpful in BCP in the event of disaster and human errors on VM infrastructure to reduce MTTR and fast recovery.

What needs improvement?

Random CBT errors during backup jobs.

For how long have I used the solution?

More than 3 years.

What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

No, those are related to network not related to product.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

No stability issues.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

No scalability issues.

How are customer service and technical support?

Customer Service:

It's good but comparing to VMware and Microsoft they lack little behind.

Technical Support:

It's good but comparing to VMware and Microsoft they lack little behind.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Net backup and we switched to this considering agent less backup operation by this product that help our operations to run live without performance issues.

How was the initial setup?

It's not complex as all.

What about the implementation team?

An in-house team.

What was our ROI?

It's great when compared to Net backup and Tivoli. Also. it improves our customer offering as backup operations are independent of resources provided to servers.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

YES, Avamar and Tivoli.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

it_user6492

Cloud Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

May 13, 2013

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Great tool to learn how to monitor a Virtual Infrastructure

Valuable Features:

Simplified management Easy to install

Room for Improvement:

No integration with vsphere client Limited metrics to choose from

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

it_user6492

Cloud Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

May 13, 2013

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Easy installation and simple management

Valuable Features:

Easy installation Simple management Simplified backup verification Simplified restore operation Excellent Instant recovery engine

Room for Improvement:

Snapshot-based no vCloud Director integration very incomplete knowledge base

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

it_user3876Database Manager at a tech company with 51-200 employees

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May 18, 2013

What is the minimum disk space requirement for the installation of Veeam Backup and Replication?

reviewer1290435

Software Technology Specialist at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

Mar 4, 2022

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Highly configurable, good interface, and simple implmentation

Pros and Cons

"Veeam Backup Replication's most valuable features are the ease of use and the interface is very configurable for the users. It's a very familiar solution in Algeria."

"The documentation and communication could be better in Veeam Backup Replication."

What is our primary use case?

Veeam Backup Replication can be deployed on the cloud and on-premise. We choose the best option based on many factors, such as the environment complexity and maturity of the customer.

We use Veeam Backup Replication as a backup and recovery solution.

What is most valuable?

Veeam Backup Replication's most valuable features are the ease of use and the interface is very configurable for the users. It's a very familiar solution in Algeria.

What needs improvement?

The documentation and communication could be better in Veeam Backup Replication.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Veeam Backup & Replication for approximately 15 years.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have approximately 50 customers using this solution.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support from Veeam is very good.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Most of my customers previously used Veritas backup solutions.

How was the initial setup?

The solution is very easy to implement.

What other advice do I have?

We discovered Veeam Backup Replication with our presales people in our company. We did a POC at our office which is mandatory by our technical director when we discover a new solution. We go to the customer and discuss with them the difference and benefit of Veritas Backup Exec and Veeam and which can best suit their environment. Additionally, we show them the difference between using Veritas Backup Exec and the Veeam Backup Replication.

Veeam needs to work on their marketing for their solutions.

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Veeam Backup Replication a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:

it_user795153

Sales Representative at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees

Jan 15, 2018

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Replication and restore object in Exchange boxes with possibility to select part of Microsoft directory

Pros and Cons

"Replication and restore object in Exchange boxes with possibility to select part of Microsoft directory."
"Get only one interface to manage all backup sites, secure them with replication, and manage outside LTO media."

"Add an archive option to support legal obligations."

What is our primary use case?

Replicate several sites using VMware, centralise backup, and 10 agencies with Hyper-V and SQL databases.

How has it helped my organization?

Get only one interface to manage all backup sites, secure them with replication, and manage outside LTO media.

What is most valuable?

Replication and restore object in Exchange boxes with possibility to select part of Microsoft directory.

What needs improvement?

Support others operation systems, e.g., AIX.

Add an archive option to support legal obligations.

For how long have I used the solution?

One to three years.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Reseller and specialist of Veeam and Spectrum Protect.