We compared Dell Avamar 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 Avamar earns acclaim for its scalability, data compression capabilities, swift incremental backups, and seamless integration with Data Domain and VM stacks. Veritas NetBackup is praised for its versatility and integration with third-party applications. Dell Avamar could improve its tape connectivity and bare-metal restoration. Users also requested better Azure backups and a more user-friendly interface. Users appreciate its virtual server backup capabilities, cloud integration, and malware protection. Veritas NetBackup would benefit from streamlining implementation and incorporating additional cloud solutions.
Service and Support: Some customers express satisfaction with Dell support, but others said there is room for improvement. 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: Opinions on Dell Avamar’s setup were mixed. Some users found it to be straightforward, while others considered it complex and difficult. Deployment time ranged from a few hours to a week, and assistance from Dell engineers might be necessary. Opinions on Veritas NetBackup's setup complexity are mixed, with some finding it straightforward and others perceiving it as more complex.
Pricing: Dell Avamar’s pricing is generally seen as reasonable, but some users think it is expensive. 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: Dell Avamar provides cost savings through data reduction, deduplication, and compression. Veritas NetBackup prioritizes constant availability and quick access, resulting in a positive ROI.
Comparison Results: Dell Avamar is a scalable solution that offers excellent data compression and fast compression. However, Avamar earned mixed reviews for support, deployment, and pricing. Users also requested better Azure and bare-metal backups and restoration capabilities. 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.
"We used Dell Avamar for backup and recovery of a virtual environment."
"Dell Avamar has helped our organization by allowing us to do backups."
"The most valuable feature for me in Dell Avamar is the automation, which is good for completion."
"It's simple to configure."
"We are talking about a complete end-to-end solution which comes with its own hardware storage to back up the data on tape-less."
"For the on-prem backup, it has all the necessary features that we require. They keep coming up with new scripts and new updates."
"Its deduplication technologies are the best in the market, currently."
"The data reduction feature and the ease of enabling a server in a DR location are the most valuable."
"I like the virtual server backup."
"The backup and restoration are 100 percent guaranteed."
"It covers all kinds of different architectures. Plus, it's very user-friendly and it is very reliable"
"Veritas NetBackup is a scalable solution."
"Veritas NetBackup is very stable and scales out very well."
"The solution is stable."
"The backup and restore features are helpful."
"The most valuable features are the ability to create a trust relationship and historical reports."
"If you need to pull data out of it to offload to tapes, that's messy. You have a mechanism for it, but it is painful."
"When we used the solution, it was still new, and so the customer service/technical support was not the best."
"I want to see a more user-friendly and administrator-friendly Dell Avamar. The solution also needs a better UI and dashboard."
"The initial setup is a bit complex and could be simpler."
"Dell hasn't done a good job at handling these upgrades, or the way EMC used to handle them."
"The reporting should be improved, as we currently have to use another tool for that purpose."
"The product could be improved by simplifying the components available."
"Backup image browse times should be faster."
"Technical support only gets back to us the following morning."
"The SQL Server backup features are not up to date."
"System administrators would be more efficient in NetBackup if the number of tools and command lines was reduced."
"The restoration method and the compression ratio need improvement."
"The solution is not that stable because it has to be monitored and administered every day. The stability could be improved."
"It would be extremely helpful if the solution offered near-zero recovery time for SQL."
"There have been issues with performance and some features."
"The product is not able to keep up with other competitors in the market."
Dell Avamar is ranked 12th in Backup and Recovery with 81 reviews while Veritas NetBackup is ranked 5th in Backup and Recovery with 110 reviews. Dell Avamar is rated 7.6, while Veritas NetBackup is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Dell Avamar writes "Stable, integrates well with other solutions, and has a good price, but its UI needs a refresh". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Veritas NetBackup writes "Efficient data recovery and replication features ". Dell Avamar is most compared with Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, Veeam Backup & Replication, Dell NetWorker, Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) and Commvault Cloud, whereas Veritas NetBackup is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Rubrik, Azure Backup, Veritas NetBackup Appliance and Acronis Cyber Protect. See our Dell Avamar vs. Veritas NetBackup report.
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