Veritas NetBackup Appliance Reviews

We mainly use Windows for all our operating systems. Our databases are SQL databases. For backups, we set up one master server and three process servers. Our company isn't big, so this setup works well for us. We install the Veritas NetBackup Appliance agent on all the systems that need to be backed up.

It's a robust solution, and it is very strong indeed. In 2020, we faced the challenge of losing the catalog. We recovered the catalog using tape, which was crucial for restoring our backups. This feature stands out to me as one of the most valuable aspects of the solution.

Veeam has a verification action, which is good. 

I have been working with the product for five years. 

I rate Veritas NetBackup Appliance's stability an eight out of ten. 

After installing the client and configuring network policies on the Veritas NetBackup Appliance server, I set up backup schedules and performed test backups. If the test was successful, I applied the backup schedule configuration, starting at 10 PM every night, with backups finishing by 6 AM. This setup allowed eight hours for backup. In my larger environment, we manage multiple media servers. We use a tape library and Data Domain for long-term backup retention. We noticed gaps in our security backup strategy recently, so we introduced a domain for production and disaster recovery. Each domain has one master server, one data domain, and one deployment.

The tool's deployment is easy since I have experience with it. It may prove difficult for others. It is not difficult, but integrating the applications, such as Windows, Oracle, SQL, and other applications, took more time. It required good planning to ensure everything integrated well.

I rate the overall product an eight out of ten. 

The primary use cases are direct appliances. We have held clients using it in some public companies. So, when you have several installations, the most commonly used appliance is BYO. We build and install the software on servers with storage attached to the router through the SAN. We configure all the software needed for the backup to cooperate as a backup-to-disk storage server with duplication.

I connect these Veritas NetBackup Appliance because they are highly stable and stronger. Therefore, we don't require so much maintenance to use these appliances. The integration of these appliances requires some maintenance, but they are known for their strength and stability.

The deployment of the physical appliance in case of a disaster is not smart. When they need to restore clients without adhering to factory default settings, they lose data. The recovery of this appliance is not easy. This applies to both the software-based and MSDP storage. It is not easy because I have worked a lot on the tool, and in case it gets corrupted at any point, it is not easy to restore the data without losing information is not easy.

Adding additional features to the configuration of Veritas NetBackup Appliance is essential. For instance, storing metadata in a safe place is crucial for restoring the configuration. If we need to restore the same appliance with its same configuration, we can avoid manual insertion or retrieving data from files. Another noteworthy feature involves uploading a configuration file, allowing the system to process and rebuild the storage accordingly.

I have been using Veritas NetBackup Appliance for ten years.

I have no stability issues to report.

I rate the solution's stability an eight out of ten.

I rate the solution's scalability an eight out of ten.

The initial setup is quite simple. We need to input some information. Suppose you make changes to the configuration throughout the year. What is complicated is keeping track of these condition changes. In case of a disaster, it is also important to restore this information. If I needed to recreate the entire setup because all the information is stored in the appliance, it would also involve saving some information in the math. However, it is generally not recommended to save information externally if the object is not integrated into the appliance.

This kind of approach is not considered best practice. But if you need to review the plans, you have to input the same information that the master server expects in order to speed up the service coverage. Otherwise, you will need to repeat from scratch. I can provide you with the name of the business server if you require it.

Yes, I can save some information from the master server, but the issue is that you cannot deploy it in the appliance if it's a storage server. It cannot be deployed directly from the master server. Instead, you would have to redeploy it in case of a disaster. The same appliance needs to be set up again with the same name, information, and configuration since deploying this information cannot be done from the master server. You can deploy it from the virtual appliance or from the configuration management or the plans.

We deploy on-premise but with integration with the cloud to protect data.

On a scale of one to ten, where one is a high price, and ten is a low price, I rate the solution's pricing an eight.

Since my company has a good partnership and a global contract, we can resell licenses at a good discount. We can provide good pricing. Additionally, customers can benefit from discounted reselling directly from the vendor.

Overall, I rate the solution between eight out of ten.

Regarding use cases, it is used for backup.

In our organization, we like the flexibility of the solution. We have a very complex IT environment, and we are able to cover it from physical appliances and servers to virtual environments and different OS. It managed to cover it all.

Sometimes, the user interface doesn't work smoothly. As it is on Java clients, It has some disadvantages, like sessions need to be longer. It is closing too soon.

I have been using this solution for over sixteen years. We are using Veritas NetBackup Appliance Version 10 in our organization.

The solution is very stable.

The solution is very scalable. We are using it for an enterprise-sized organization.

The support is very good. Our engineers know our environment very much, and it's very helpful to try to resolve our problems and the device.

Everything depends on the enterprise. If you have all servers in a virtual environment, they could be covered by other products. However, we have a very complex setup with old operating systems like Slice, running on fixed physical servers that new products like Veeam cannot cover. Therefore, it may seem like an obvious solution.

The installation and configuration of the solution is easy.

So, every year there is something new.

If you already have backup targets, appliances, or other servers or storage, the first environment will be deployed within a few hours from the beginning. There are only two engineers required to deploy.

We also have maintenance services from Veritas. It works very well.

The solution is not cheap.

If you have a new backup software for a couple of clients, it works simply the best.

Overall, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

It's a backup solution. I use it for backup and recovery.

I like the solution. It works well. 

The integration to the VMware environment is good.

The documentation is okay. You are able to follow it and it is helpful.

One big feature which we really like is that it is a little bit immutable. There are a couple of storage locations.

I don't like the interface of Veritas. It could be improved. It's not that user-friendly right now.

It's hard to get to the backups. There are too many tabs.

It's like to see replication in Veritas.

The setup is a bit more complex than Veeam.

It's quite new. We implemented the product this year. 

It's very new. everything is working. It's quite stable and reliable. We haven't had any issues. 

We have three people using the solution right now. 

We are working with one model replaced as we're going to take a higher model. It is possible to scale. We're going to expand usage. 

We haven't been in touch with technical support.

We use both Veeam and Veritas. The platform is different from Veritas.

Working on Veeam, is very simple and very vertical, very English. With Veritas, you have to work on it to get into the backups. You have to go through so many tabs and menus to reach the backup. The way you handle it is more complicated than Veeam.

I don't see replication in Veritas. Right now, Replication is purely on the Veeam side. Veeam is doing both.

I did find the Veeam setup easier. 

It took us a day to deploy the product. It did not take long. 

I'd rate the ease of setup at a three out of five due to some general complexity. 

It's a new appliance. Right now, it is working fine. We don't really need to worry about maintenance. 

There were vendors involved in the deployment. We did not handle it on our own. 

I'm not involved in procurement and pricing. I can't speak to the exact cost.

My understanding is that the solution is a bit on the higher side in terms of cost.

We're working with the latest version of the solution. We are running a POC and will become a customer. 

I'd rate the solution five out of ten. The functionality is complex. I prefer Veeam.

We primarily use Veritas NetBackup Appliance for managing our data protection needs.

It helps in managing data protection effectively.

NetBackup is easy to use and user-friendly.

There is room for improvement, especially in tech support and pricing. The price could be a bit better.

I have ten years of experience working with Veritas NetBackup Appliance.

I would rate the stability nine out of ten.

I would rate the scalability nine out of ten.

I would rate the technical support eight out of ten.

Positive

I do not remember using a different solution before Veritas NetBackup Appliance.

The initial setup was not done in-house; we used a third party.

We used a third party for implementation, not in-house deployment.

The pricing of the solution is average.

Based on my experience, I would recommend this solution to other people.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

It has a lot of very good features. The virtual tape library (VTL) feature is most valuable. Overall, it is easy to use.

Feature-wise, it is quite good, but it is very costly. Its price has gone up quite significantly over the years, and that makes people like us look at alternatives.

I have been using this solution for more than 10 years.

Its stability is very good.

Its scalability is very good. We have installed it for hundreds of servers.

Their technical support is excellent.

It is quite easy. It is not super easy. We have a lot of different environments. Some of them are quite challenging, but the common environment is quite easy.

It is not good for small environments. It is good for huge and complex enterprise environments, and at the end of the day, you get an ROI. I don't recommend it for small environments because out of 50 features, you probably need only two or three features, but you have to pay for all the features. That's why it doesn't suit small environments. You see a return on investment in very complex, multi-platform environments. 

We pay annually. It is a huge figure for us.

It is probably among the top solutions. It has the most features that are there in the market, but its price is making us look at alternatives. We are looking at some of the other options, but we haven't explored many. We are open, and we are evaluating all of them.

I would rate it an eight out of 10.

The NetBackup appliance features customized software that is designed for storage.

The NetBackup software is based on Red Hat Linux, but we should have multiple software options for that. We should have more OS options. Also, there are too many tools and intermediaries. Everything should be built into an all-in-one solution.

I have been using NetBackup for more than 10 years.

NetBackup is stable. If it is in a remote place, we can put lead backup plans in place for backing up and sending metadata to the main data center. 

NetBackup is a scalable solution, but it costs more to scale up. 

I work with multiple backup tools, and Veritas is in the middle. The support isn't great.

Setting up NetBackup is straightforward, but we sometimes get some weird errors while we are trying to configure it. There are so many processes to deal with because all of these products are legacy backup tools. They are a little more complicated than next-generation backup tools like Rubrik or some of the newer ones on the market. It doesn't require many users for maintenance. 

I rate NetBackup six out of 10 for pricing. 

Veritas is becoming stable again, but two or three years ago, everyone was switching from Veritas to Commvault or emerging tools like Rubrik due to the bad support and high cost.

Today, everything is a converged backup solution with everything built in. However, Veritas started in the 1990s, so everything was added to that software. I think we need to have a very huge version change in Veritas to keep pace with modern requirements and simplify things.

I rate Veritas NetBackup Appliance seven out of 10 overall. 

We would implement the solution for clients. 

The solution is stable. 

It is scalable. 

Technical support has been great.

They could improve the interface a bit. It's not as good as it could be. 

I've been using the solution for six to seven years. 

The product is quite stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze. Its performance is good. 

The product can scale well. 

We had multiple clients using the solution.

I've contacted support on multiple occasions and have found them to be helpful and responsive. We are satisfied with the support.

Positive

I have experience with Netbackup and Veeam Backup.

In my previous company, we were implementors, and we would set up this solution on-site for clients. 

In my previous company, we were partners with Veritas. We were implementing the solutions of Veritas at our customers' premises.

I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.