We compared Dell NetWorker and Veritas NetBackup based on user reviews in five categories. We reviewed all of the data and you can find the conclusion below.
Features: Dell NetWorker is recognized for its intuitive graphical user interface, integration with Data Domain, and impressive speed. Veritas NetBackup is praised for its versatility and integration with third-party applications. Users appreciate its virtual server backup capabilities, cloud integration, and malware protection. Dell NetWorker needs improvements in reporting, integration, and documentation. Veritas NetBackup would benefit from streamlining implementation and incorporating additional cloud solutions.
Service and Support: Dell NetWorker received mixed reviews, with some customers expressing frustration about delayed responses and unresolved problems. Some users reported positive experiences with Veritas customer service, but others said that it sometimes took a long time to resolve issues in specific regions.
Ease of Deployment: Some users consider Dell NetWorker's setup to be effortless, but some said it was somewhat complex. Opinions on Veritas NetBackup's setup complexity are mixed, with some finding it straightforward and others perceiving it as more complex.
Pricing: Some reviewers consider Dell NetWorker to be expensive, while others find it to be reasonable and cheaper than other options with similar features. Opinions on Veritas NetBackup's pricing vary. Some consider it expensive but say it’s worth the price due to its extensive features. There are no additional fees aside from the basic license.
ROI: Users have provided no feedback about Dell NetWorker’s ROI so far. Veritas NetBackup prioritizes constant availability and quick access, resulting in a positive ROI.
Comparison Results: Dell NetWorker is regarded as a reasonably priced, high-performing backup solution with a user-friendly GUI. At the same time, many users were dissatisfied with Dell’s support and asked for improvements in reporting and documentation. Users say Veritas NetBackup is a versatile solution that offers robust compatibility, seamless cloud integration, and strong protection against malware and ransomware. NetBackup received mixed reviews for pricing and ease of setup, and some users said it could improve its cloud support.
"The solution is scalable."
"The solution is simple to understand."
"NetWorker is fast and reliable."
"When it was required that data had to be restored for our customer, it was accomplished successfully and this has kept our end users satisfied."
"It's a good product that can be integrated easily with the Data domain."
"Deduplication is the most valuable feature of this solution."
"Good scalability and virtual environment protection."
"I feel that it is a good product."
"The solution offers very good storage efficiency, so there's excellent compression and deduplication within the product that our clients really appreciate."
"NetBackup is highly stable. We have more than 1,800 policies that run every day."
"The most valuable feature is its stability."
"It is a good solution. It covers most of the applications."
"We are quite satisfied with the performance and reliability of the NetBackup product. When it comes to specific features, the most valuable is the Instant Recovery feature, which we call "short-term IR". Instant Recovery allows users to spin up backup images and bring back any VM instantly."
"Deduplication is quite efficient. It is not a complex product. It is quite simple."
"I am comfortable with using this product."
"DLO: Client for laptops."
"NetWorker sometimes has issues with the backup not starting and with connecting to the Oracle servers."
"Reporting and support for this product need to be improved. There are multiple bugs that need to be fixed."
"The front end of the solution could improve. The user-friendliness is lacking."
"The data storage capabilities should be improved."
"The user interface of this solution could be improved. It is not user friendly and is difficult to understand for new users. New users struggle to understand the logic."
"There should be total integration of the replication and cloud logistic back up on cloud."
"Since the product is not on the front banner of Dell, the support may not be the best."
"The security features need backup and encryption. It would be nice if they added this feature. I would also like to be able to decrypt when restoring the security features. Hackers can sense these vulnerabilities today, and we need to have our enterprise prepared."
"I would advise not to use this tool. I think between the licensing issues and the older solution mentality it is not a great solution."
"It's a little bit complex to manage."
"The solution's technical support process should be improved."
"GUI needs to be more user-friendly."
"Main area that could be improved is the pricing, to make it more competitive"
"Technical support is somewhat slow and is in need of improvement."
"The speed of restoring data could be improved."
"It gets a lot of new features, but improvements in basic functionality are often sacrificed for a shiny new bullet point to put on sales presentations."
Dell NetWorker is ranked 14th in Backup and Recovery with 73 reviews while Veritas NetBackup is ranked 5th in Backup and Recovery with 110 reviews. Dell NetWorker is rated 7.8, while Veritas NetBackup is rated 8.2. 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 Veritas NetBackup writes "Efficient data recovery and replication features ". Dell NetWorker is most compared with Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, Dell Avamar, Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault Cloud and Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain), whereas Veritas NetBackup is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Rubrik, Veritas NetBackup Appliance, Azure Backup and Cohesity DataProtect. See our Dell NetWorker vs. Veritas NetBackup report.
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Hi Abdul Ahad (@A. Ahad Alam),
Well, thanks for the valued query to the community. I will try my best to recommend Veritas NetBackup vs Dell EMC NetWorker but first can you please advise which backup software you are currently using for your backups?
If you are not using any of them then the first thing to work on will be the sizing of your existing & forecasted Front-End and Back-End data with the daily growth rate and your organization's backup policies (including backup cycles, retention policies, then archival of your data later) you are going to plan and execute for the next 3 to 10 years might be more... Because the vital and core count for any available good backup software is what features it can provide and how many of them will be of your use which will be addressing your planned and existing backup policies.
Well, if this information is already in place and you just need a 'Vs' info then both are good whichever suits and addresses your backup requirements and policies the most.
Dell EMC NetWorker provides unification of your backups with a range of protection with rapid recovery of your backups across cloud, physical and virtualized environments and Veritas NetBackup is also doing the same from Edge to the Core to the Cloud.
Hence, the decision is dependent upon the actual requirement and your backup policies totally!
Sufyan Ali Khan
+923018224536
Dell EMC Networker is a basic backup system with limited features and does not provide advanced data protection
Veritas NetBackup is an enterprise-level solution that has all the features your need for small, medium and enterprise-level requirements. It supports all kinds of file system backup, major hypervisor platforms, applications and databases, even bare metal recovery too. Schedule policies are outclass. It is a more reliable solution.