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We performed a comparison between IDERA SQL Safe Backup and Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"The compression, because it drastically reduces the disk space.""It has reduced our backup time and simplified our backup processes across all the servers."

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"What I found most valuable in Veeam Agent for Linux is that it can unify machines and even simplify management.""The solution is very user-friendly and has an easy to use interface. We can manage it easily. It allows for a simple backup.""The technical support is good.""The initial setup and deployment are easy. It's straightforward.""The user interface is good.""The ease of use for the graphical interface and the ease of installation are the most valuable features of this solution.""The most valuable feature is the ability to pick up individual files.""It's simple to use."

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Cons
"The way the filtering goes, if you filter on your view, there is no indication that you have made a selection.""Make sure you check your backups on a regular basis. Backups do get missed with this tool, for whatever reason.""I would like to see the pieces that they have put in the web only to be put into the thick client sitting on the desktop client."

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"They could be more customer-friendly.""More Linux systems should be made compatible with the solution.""Technical support could be improved.""The price of Veeam Agent for Linux could be reduced.""We are currently waiting for the continuous backup process.""The solution is pretty stable right now, however, we believe that the solution could be made to be even more stable.""The integration needs improvement.""It's scalable, but it's not scalable on every platform."

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  • "The product's pricing is a good value. They have a straightforward licensing model."
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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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    SQL Safe Backup
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    Overview

    SQL Safe Backup helps database administrators to back up and recover instantly across SQL Servers. Unlike its competition, it provides virtual databases with access to back up files without consuming disk space, instant restore, centralized management across SQL Servers, and alert notifications for success and failure of operations.

    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.

    https://www.veeam.com/linux-cloud-server-backup-agent.html

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    Financial Services Firm21%
    Government13%
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    Computer Software Company13%
    Media Company13%
    Manufacturing Company13%
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    Financial Services Firm12%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Government8%
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    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise8%
    Large Enterprise74%
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise23%
    Large Enterprise38%
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    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise54%
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    IDERA SQL Safe Backup is ranked 74th 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. IDERA SQL Safe Backup is rated 5.0, while Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of IDERA SQL Safe Backup writes "You can't see any metrics about how long it took you to backup the entire server. We've had a huge reduction in the nightly backup footprint size". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] writes "Reliable and issue-free with a helpful onboarding wizard". IDERA SQL Safe Backup is most compared with Rubrik and IBM Tivoli NetCool Impact, 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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