Dell ProtectPoint [EOL] vs Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] comparison

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

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Pros
"The speed and the ease of the initial setup are both good. It is not complex.""One of the features I find most valuable, is the good technical support."

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"What I find most valuable about this solution, is that the user experience is very simple.""It's stable and reliable.""The solution is very simple. Management of the platform is so simple that we don't need to have any training to deploy this solution.""The initial setup was straightforward. It's not complicated. It takes around half an hour to implement, but it depends on the performance of the server that you are installing the backup software on.""The really amazing feature about Veeam Agent is that when you're using the central deployment model, you can actually use the instant VM recovery feature, which is really a pain point that I find some days.""I like the incremental backups and their failover.""The most valuable feature is the ability to pick up individual files.""The most valuable feature is the instant restore option."

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Cons
"The product has to be more mature, like to be another six to eight months on the market. A lot of maturity needs to be incorporated.""The interface and documentation need to improve."

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"More Linux systems should be made compatible with the solution.""It's scalable, but it's not scalable on every platform.""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.""We are currently waiting for the continuous backup process.""There is a compatibility issue with HCI.""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.""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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  • "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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    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
    Dell EMC ProtectPoint technology provides up to 20x faster, more efficient backup and 10x faster recovery while eliminating the backup impact on application servers. By integrating primary storage and industry leading protection storage, ProtectPoint reduces cost and complexity by eliminating traditional backup applications while still providing the benefits of native backups. Overall, ProtectPoint provides the performance of snapshots with the functionality of backups.

    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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    Comms Service Provider27%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Media Company13%
    Manufacturing Company13%
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    Computer Software Company20%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Government9%
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise38%
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    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise54%
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    Dell ProtectPoint [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Backup and Recovery while Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Backup and Recovery with 23 reviews. Dell ProtectPoint [EOL] is rated 7.6, while Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Dell ProtectPoint [EOL] writes "Speedy and easy setup but it needs to mature ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] writes "Reliable and issue-free with a helpful onboarding wizard". Dell ProtectPoint [EOL] is most compared with , whereas Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Microsoft DPM, Hornetsecurity Altaro VM Backup, Rubrik and MSP360 Backup.

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