We performed a comparison between DD Boost and Veritas NetBackup Appliance based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Deduplication Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The time taken for backup is very fast."
"Data Domain Boost has a unique protocol. I don't think with other vendors you get the same efficiency. I work with some the other products, but this solution has amazing efficiency in comparison."
"Scalable and stable solution for backup purposes, with good encryption and huge data conversion features."
"The initial setup is very straightforward."
"This product's unique protocol make it superior to competing products and alternate solutions."
"The functionality is very good. DD Boost and DD entry replication are used in almost all backup concepts. Those are the most used features."
"It cuts down network traffic, and only the relevant parts move around because it is deduced and encrypted."
"It's stable and reliable."
"The solution is very scalable."
"It’s quite scalable."
"It has been our go-to product for backup."
"This is a good backup interconversion solution because all the masters and the targets backups are on the same system. It is easy to administrate for a single point of access for clients."
"The most valuable features of Veritas NetBackup Appliance are the ease of use and the familiar interface."
"I personally find Veritas NetBackup Applicance hassle-free."
"They are a large company with good best practices, and they give good support."
"It is easy to use and the performance is good."
"The solution could be faster."
"This solution should cover more platforms, and there should be more product coverage."
"There are limitations when using the VTL protocol in extreme cases."
"The solution needs a better gateway between the on-premises and cloud deployment models. We have to work around it or find a third party to assist."
"Though the customer uses the product, they don't receive active support from DD Boost even though they pay for it."
"DD Boost needs to improve its interface. It should be easier to use."
"Integration could be better."
"There are some limitations where you cannot use it as a shared server or as a file server, it is limited for the only backup."
"I would like to see a product that requires less expertise to manage it."
"The product must improve its recovery features."
"Technical support for this solution needs to be improved."
"The solution could improve by providing more integration and security."
"The installation is cumbersome."
"The response from the support team has not always been quick, so sometimes there is a risk."
"In terms of implementing the solution, it's quite technical. You need to be knowledgable in order to pull off a successful deployment."
"It would be a better solution if we were able to make more reports in regards to the backup system."
DD Boost is ranked 4th in Deduplication Software with 31 reviews while Veritas NetBackup Appliance is ranked 6th in Deduplication Software with 46 reviews. DD Boost is rated 8.6, while Veritas NetBackup Appliance is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of DD Boost writes "Enhancing backup and recovery operations and accelerating backup and restore processes while seamlessly integrating with various backup software applications". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Veritas NetBackup Appliance writes "Offers good connectivity, easy to use and stable solution ". DD Boost is most compared with HPE StoreOnce, Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain), Dell Avamar, Dell PowerProtect Data Manager and Quantum DXi Series, whereas Veritas NetBackup Appliance is most compared with Veritas NetBackup, Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain), ExaGrid EX Series, HPE StoreOnce and Veeam Backup & Replication. See our DD Boost vs. Veritas NetBackup Appliance report.
See our list of best Deduplication Software vendors.
We monitor all Deduplication Software reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.