Compare Micro Focus Data Protector vs. Veritas NetBackup
Micro Focus Data Protector is ranked 23rd in Backup and Recovery Software with 7 reviews while Veritas NetBackup is ranked 10th in Backup and Recovery Software with 10 reviews. Micro Focus Data Protector is rated 7.2, while Veritas NetBackup is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Micro Focus Data Protector writes "Reliable solution that enables us to do different backups for different databases ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Veritas NetBackup writes "Good dashboard, reporting, and performance". Micro Focus Data Protector is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault and Veritas NetBackup, whereas Veritas NetBackup is most compared with Commvault, Veritas Backup Exec and Rubrik. See our Micro Focus Data Protector vs. Veritas NetBackup report.
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Regarding scalability, it's unlimited with Data Protector. You can link multiple installations and let them work together. They can share backup devices. You have many possibilities with Data Protector. It's very proficient. The feature that was most valuable was that we could restore one mailbox and we could do different backups for different databases. The solution allows us to be able to backup and exchange directly, to backup Microsoft exchange. This solution is quite stable because we have only three users. Performs the backup properly and protects our data. I have used Micro Focus Data Protector for the file backup facilities. My primary use of the software is to backup file data. It's supports Unix, Linux, all of the OS's. It's very stable software. | The reporting is very good, with all of the details highlighted and very clear. Veritas NetBackup Automatic Image Replication and CloudCatalyst features allow me to replicate deduped backup images from one site to a remote site, as well as duplicating deduped images to the Cloud (i.e. AWS S3, etc.) We were evaluating other products and getting confused between Commvault and Veritas NetBackup. The one reason that we started with Veritas NetBackup is the pricing of the license. There's no other reason from a technical perspective or even operation or capability of the two software. The main reason we chose Veritas NetBackup was that in our use case it is more cost-effective. This is the best solution that I know of. It saves time for the backup needs of our organization. The most valuable feature is that it is basically a replica of our SAND data. We archive the SAND data for recovery, if there is an issue on the fence. It is essential. We can't do without it. Its most valuable features are flexibility and reliability. |
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People prefer Veeam because the interface is easier, and Data Protector is difficult in comparison. It's very expensive compared to Veeam and other similar solutions. The solution is not intuitive enough. I think they should work on the user experience and the graphical interface. These can be a lot better. The technical support was very slow. The technical support is poor and should be improved. They should design the solution so that it is much easier for deployment and make the UI easy to use. The new backup systems are using new mechanisms for the recovery phases; for example, VM, recovery and testing the backup before recovering it. These features are not available in Data Protector. | This solution would benefit from a more friendly, web-based interface. This product would be improved with the inclusion of a Sandbox feature like Veeam Sandbox. Improvements can be made to the service by providing better and more competitive ratios on data backups. The functionality for backups is there with Veritas, but I would like to see them optimize and enhance this feature more. Endpoint backup capability is needed. The interface should be improved. I would advise not to use this tool. I think between the licensing issues and the older solution mentality it is not a great solution. Some of the hardware is out of support. It needs support for Kernel-based Virtual Machines (KVMs). |
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The licensing cost was not annual. We didn't pay any license. We paid when we deployed and we didn't pay for anything after that. There were no additional fees after the initial payment. In Data Protector, if you need extra features, you need to buy the agents for these features. Some of the features are Terabytes, some of them are agents. There's some complexity in the pricing and licensing. | We are very satisfied with the price of this solution. Veritas Netbackup offers affordable licensing. This is an affordable solution The licensing model is cost-prohibitive as you scale out. |
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Views 6,181 Comparisons 3,218 Reviews 7 Average Words per Review 471 Avg. Rating 7.3 | Views 22,254 Comparisons 17,458 Reviews 10 Average Words per Review 223 Avg. Rating 8.5 |
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Also Known As | |
| Data Protector, OmniBack, HPE Data Protector | |
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| Micro Focus | Veritas |
Overview | |
Built on a unified architecture that leverages analytics and automation, Micro Focus Data Protector delivers comprehensive data protection, real-time intelligence, and guided optimization to ensure simple, reliable, intelligent and cost-effective backup and recovery that is just as agile as your current and future IT environments. By standardizing the backup and recovery of information spread across locations, applications, formats, storage platforms, operating systems, and hypervisors, Data Protector provides assurance for mission critical information from the core to the edge, across physical, virtual, and cloud infrastructures.
| NetBackup reduces the staggering complexity of enterprise data protection, outpaces the relentless growth of the data center, and increases the agility IT needs to transform from traditional cost center to service-oriented business enabler. Enterprises trust Symantec. |
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Sample Customers | |
| GSK Vaccines, Repsol, Vodafone Group, Siemens AG, Medium Enterprise Transportation Services Company | Beta Offshore |
Top Industries | |
Manufacturing Company14% Financial Services Firm12% Healthcare Company10% Insurance Company8% Healthcare Company26% Software R&D Company25% Comms Service Provider15% Real Estate/Law Firm9% | Comms Service Provider25% Financial Services Firm17% Government8% Wholesaler/Distributor8% Software R&D Company21% Comms Service Provider14% Financial Services Firm14% Government9% |
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Small Business16% Midsize Enterprise22% Large Enterprise62% | Small Business14% Midsize Enterprise36% Large Enterprise50% Small Business20% Midsize Enterprise4% Large Enterprise76% |
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