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We performed a comparison between IBM Tivoli CDP for Files and Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"The restoration and infrastructure is extremely reliable."

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"The most valuable feature of the solution is its integration with Veeam Backup & Replication console.""The most valuable feature is the ability to pick up individual files.""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.""What I find most valuable about this solution, is that the user experience is very simple.""The most valuable feature is the instant restore option.""The user interface is good.""The technical support is good.""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."

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"We would like to have the opportunity to omit data from being backed up. For example, we have three virtual machines, each with three disks. When running the backup, it will automatically take each disk rather than allowing us to select what data we want backed."

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"The solution is pretty stable right now, however, we believe that the solution could be made to be even more stable.""More Linux systems should be made compatible with the solution.""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.""Scalability, if you are talking about Linux, is good. However, if you need to backup more types of solutions or Unix systems, like HP/UX, AIX, etc., it's not compatible.""It could use deduplication features.""The pricing could be lowered if possible.""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."

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  • "It's expensive, but it's worth for it due to the volume of critical information within our database. We are currently paying about $22,000 per year."
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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:More Linux systems should be made compatible with the solution.
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    Overview
    IBM Tivoli Continuous Data Protection for Files is a continuous backup software that protects your most important files. This real-time, continuous data protection solution for file servers and user endpoints automatically backs up your most critical files the moment they are saved.

    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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    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm27%
    Computer Software Company20%
    Educational Organization8%
    Government8%
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    Comms Service Provider27%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Media Company13%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Government8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise8%
    Large Enterprise72%
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise38%
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    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise54%
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    IBM Tivoli CDP for Files is ranked 62nd 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. IBM Tivoli CDP for Files is rated 9.0, while Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of IBM Tivoli CDP for Files writes "Restoration and infrastructure are extremely reliable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] writes "Reliable and issue-free with a helpful onboarding wizard". IBM Tivoli CDP for Files is most compared with Commvault Cloud, IBM Spectrum Protect, Arcserve UDP and OpenText Data Protector, 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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