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We performed a comparison between Dell NetWorker and Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"Simple, stable and straightforward.""The best feature is the DR replication for us.""The full backup is a great feature. Restoration is also good and very quick.""The most valuable feature of Dell NetWorker is its quick configuration and handling of large databases.""It's easy to use.""The initial setup is very easy. It's incredibly fast.""The backup capabilities and the automatization of the backup - along with the potential to make the back up on a virtual machine - are the solution's most valuable aspects.""NetWorker is fast and reliable."

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"What I find most valuable about this solution, is that the user experience is very simple.""The most valuable feature of the solution is its integration with Veeam Backup & Replication console.""The only thing I really like about it is that you can deploy it from Backup and Replication onto a virtual Linux machine.""The technical support is good.""It is scalable.""The flexibility and user-friendliness of Veeam make it very IT operations-friendly.""The initial setup and deployment are easy. It's straightforward.""The ease of use for the graphical interface and the ease of installation are the most valuable features of this solution."

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Cons
"We are looking forward to better stability in future versions.""NetWorker's major problem is its legacy software.""I haven't had a good experience with technical support. It takes them a very long time to resolve issues.""Reporting templates could be easier to understand and more comprehensive.""There are some limitations regarding scalability of the product.""It's not easy to integrate. We have to read a lot of documentation in order to configure the solution.""It is a little buggy at times, which is the only thing that I dislike about this product.""The initial setup is complex."

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"There is a compatibility issue with HCI.""It could use deduplication features.""In the next version, I would like to see an increase in the locations online. I have found that other products have good pickup location.""In terms of the physical environment, I'd like them to integrate it with other kinds of solutions. We don't just work with Microsoft or Linux, but other kinds of infrastructure data as well.""Technical support could be improved.""They could be more customer-friendly.""The pricing could be lowered if possible.""I would like to be able to install Veeam directly to Linux instead of having to go through a Windows server."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Low cost is key."
  • "You have to buy the deduplication software separately from the license."
  • "It's approximate, but I believe we pay around $20-30,000 a month in licensing."
  • "The pricing of this solution is very good."
  • "If you purchase Avamar, NetWorker is free with Avamar, for one terabyte license capacity."
  • "It is excellent from the pricing point of view. It is free with Data Protection Suite. Similarly, when you purchase Avamar, Dell EMC NetWorker is free with one terabyte license capacity. Its price is very competitive."
  • "The price is a little on the high side, but it's reliable and provides a good service."
  • "It is not very expensive and not very cheap."
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  • "Licensing costs are $300,000 USD yearly, and we pay for three years at a time."
  • "It's a subscription based license, which is started on a yearly basis. Currently the licensing is split between three editions: standard, enterprise, and enterprise plus. As long as you check the comparison between the additions and make sure that you have what you need, there are no extra costs with Veeam."
  • "The solution is rather expensive and I think the price is too high."
  • "The costing is very competitive."
  • "Licensing costs are monthly."
  • "Price-wise it's good."
  • "We have purchased a license to use Veeam Agent for Linux and the additional support. The overall cost of Veeam Agent for Linux is expensive."
  • "There's the principal license for Veeam Agent for Linux, and then you need to buy additional licenses for your machines."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:From the very beginning, Dell EMC NetWorker considers users and those who might potentially become users. In terms of both pricing and setup, this product offers an experience that is significantly… more »
    Top Answer:The feature that offers the greatest benefits in ensuring data integrity is its backup capability.
    Top Answer:The pricing for the telecom, government, and banking sectors is relatively affordable. Dell offers bundled packages, making it cost-effective, especially when considering the inclusion of DTS data… more »
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of the solution is its integration with Veeam Backup & Replication console.
    Top Answer:We have to pay a license fee for every system we use. We pay for licenses annually. Veeam Agent is one of the cheapest products in the market. I would rate the solution’s pricing a two out of ten… more »
    Top Answer:More Linux systems should be made compatible with the solution.
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    Overview

    Built on a reputation of efficiency and reliability, thousands of customers trust Dell NetWorker to protect their data and applications across multiple environments, from core to edge to cloud.

    Inherently flexible, NetWorker helps you deploy and leverage the data protection that fits your needs. NetWorker protects both physical and virtual environments, including VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V, as well as cloud workloads on AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud.

    NetWorker is available as part of Dell Data Protection Suite, which offers comprehensive data protection software applications and tools. NetWorker is delivered as software and as a virtual edition.

    Veeam Agent for Linux is a simple backup agent that’s designed to ensure the Availability of your Linux installations, both on‑premises and in the public cloud. Veeam Agent for Linux’s built‑in integration with Veeam Backup & Replication allows you to leverage your Veeam backup repositories and get your on‑premises backups off site.

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    Republic Bank, Westgate Resorts, Macquire Cloud Services, Shriners, Panatonni, Qatar Islamic Bank, Eurosport
    ContinuitySA, Industrial Scientific
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    Financial Services Firm28%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Energy/Utilities Company8%
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    Financial Services Firm14%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Government9%
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    Comms Service Provider27%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Media Company13%
    Manufacturing Company13%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Government8%
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    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise37%
    Large Enterprise40%
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    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise66%
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise38%
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    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise55%
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    Dell NetWorker is ranked 14th in Backup and Recovery with 73 reviews while Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Backup and Recovery with 23 reviews. Dell NetWorker is rated 7.8, while Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Dell NetWorker writes "A stable tool that has an easy-to-use GUI that enables quick restoration". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] writes "Reliable and issue-free with a helpful onboarding wizard". Dell NetWorker is most compared with Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, Dell Avamar, Veeam Backup & Replication, Veritas NetBackup and Commvault Cloud, whereas Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] is most compared with Microsoft DPM.

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