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We performed a comparison between IBM Tivoli CDP for Files and Veritas NetBackup Appliance based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The restoration and infrastructure is extremely reliable."

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"Veritas NetBackup Appliance is a total backup solution. We don't have to buy other applications to do it.""The solution is useful for backups.""It has been our go-to product for backup.""The solution is very scalable.""The reporting is very good compared to other tools.""If you use the NetBackup Appliance you do not need to have separate media servers and hardware. You can configure the same storage as a media server and master server as well as a storage port. This helps to reduce the hardware costs of the media server.""Veritas NetBackup Appliance's most valuable feature is information backup.""I personally find Veritas NetBackup Applicance hassle-free."

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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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"I would like to see support for databases such as MySQL and MongoDB.""Veritas NetBackup Appliance could improve the configuration, it could be more user-friendly.""NetBackup Appliance's pricing is reasonable, but it could be lower.""The product should provide more AI and ML features.""I would like the ability to recover a single folder within the backup of a virtual machine.""The configuration can sometimes be tricky during implementation.""It would be a better solution if we were able to make more reports in regards to the backup system.""Veritas NetBackup Appliance can improve by having a more direct connection to the cloud. It should have the technology to be able to directly communicate with the cloud."

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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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  • "The licensing costs for this solution are very high."
  • "The licensing costs are approximately 150,00 Saudi Riyals."
  • "The price of this solution is very high compared to other solutions."
  • "It costs more to license support for this solution, compared to others."
  • "Appliances do not come cheaply."
  • "Overall, Veritas is a good solution; the problem is the cost."
  • "I cannot say whether our licensing costs are on a monthly or annual basis, as we have a global contract."
  • "The licenses are purchased on appliances with the capacity they require."
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    Top Answer:The tool's most valuable feature is recovery.
    Top Answer:Veritas NetBackup Appliance needs to improve its security. It needs to ensure that it is 100 percent protected against cyberattacks.
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    Tivoli CDP for Files
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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.

    Veritas NetBackup Appliance is a comprehensive data protection solution that combines hardware and software into a single, integrated platform. It offers scalable storage capacity, high-performance backup and recovery, and advanced deduplication technology. With its intuitive user interface and centralized management, it simplifies data protection operations and reduces administrative overhead. 

    The appliance supports a wide range of applications, databases, and operating systems, ensuring comprehensive protection for both physical and virtual environments. It also provides seamless integration with cloud storage, enabling organizations to leverage the benefits of hybrid cloud backup. 

    With its robust security features and built-in resiliency, the Veritas NetBackup Appliance ensures the integrity and availability of critical data, making it an ideal choice for businesses of all sizes.

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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm28%
    Computer Software Company20%
    Educational Organization8%
    Government8%
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    Financial Services Firm23%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Energy/Utilities Company14%
    Healthcare Company9%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Government11%
    Manufacturing Company6%
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    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise48%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise63%
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    IBM Tivoli CDP for Files is ranked 62nd in Backup and Recovery while Veritas NetBackup Appliance is ranked 20th in Backup and Recovery with 46 reviews. IBM Tivoli CDP for Files is rated 9.0, while Veritas NetBackup Appliance 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 Veritas NetBackup Appliance writes "Offers good connectivity, easy to use and stable solution ". IBM Tivoli CDP for Files is most compared with Commvault Cloud, IBM Spectrum Protect, Arcserve UDP and OpenText Data Protector, whereas Veritas NetBackup Appliance is most compared with Veritas NetBackup, Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain), DD Boost, ExaGrid EX Series and HPE StoreOnce.

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