Veritas Backup Exec vs. Veritas NetBackup
As of February 2019, Veritas Backup Exec is ranked 10th in Backup and Recovery Software with 10 reviews vs Veritas NetBackup which is ranked 7th in Backup and Recovery Software with 15 reviews. The top reviewer of Veritas Backup Exec writes "Two main purposes that we are using this application is for backup and restore". The top reviewer of Veritas NetBackup writes "Valuable features include SLPs for replication, duplication control, and AIR". Veritas Backup Exec is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Veritas NetBackup and Acronis Backup. Veritas NetBackup is most compared with Commvault, Veritas Backup Exec and Rubrik. See our Veritas Backup Exec vs. Veritas NetBackup report.
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It is a good backup tool. We are satisfied with the stability of the product. In the global business world, Veritas has a very good name. I think they have a good solid product, and they are always trying to improve it, and update it. ;They know what the client actually needs, and they are up to the challenge of satisfying those needs. The backup solution comes in different versions to support different platforms. It is one of the most stable backup solutions. Backup Exec 2012 R2 is a very good product for the Windows file system and SQL backups. It is very user-friendly, but the next version Backup Exec 2014 that is released and the other next versions of Backup Exec product is not so friendly. One of the valuable features is the instant recovery for VMs. It reduces the RTO (Recovery Time Objective) drastically. The interface easy to use and it is compatible with most backup devices. | 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. Logs are very easy to read, parse, and use for diagnostics. Ease of installing, configuring, upgrading, and troubleshooting. AIR and duplication, overall management and troubleshooting. DLO: Client for laptops. |
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I would like to see this solution improve on faster restoration. Currently, it takes a long time to restore my data. It would be nice to improve the backup acceleration and the fast restoration required. Enhanced support for cloud backup needs to be added. Initial setup is a bit complex and needs some expertise for troubleshooting when something goes wrong. It is not a recommended software when it comes to large environments where there has to be a minimal Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and/or Recover Point Objective (RPO). Firstly, the GUI for 2014 is mostly confusing, i.e., if you need to add any additional technical features, then it doesn't require a change to the GUI. There still a lot of room for improvement in synthetic technologies, especially when targeted to deduplication media. More stable environment in a WAN infrastructure. | 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). The product is not able to keep up with other competitors in the market. I have been involved in upgrades. They have not been straightforward. Some of them have required us to make changes to our architecture and production environment. The restore tool is not friendly to newcomers. There have been issues with performance and some features. |
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I would like to see a better licensing model. They changed it and it's just horrendous. It is cheap compared to the other backup technologies. It all depends on the requirements. Depending on the scenario, it can cost less than half of the price of other methods. Pricing is similar, but they don´t offer the same options/technology. If your company can afford it, go for it. | The licensing model is cost-prohibitive as you scale out. Acceptable if you need to implement it for larger environments, e.g. over 1000 clients. For smaller setups it might be too expensive. Pricing is pretty costly as compared to the other products but worth investing for the long term and high ROI. The software and license are very expensive. If you have a complex environment with dozens of different servers and apps, I recommend you look for TB licensing. So far I can only say that the license structure could be looked at to be aligned as either capacity-based or traditional. Smaller virtualized environments will want to stick to a traditional licensing model if possible. It will likely be cheaper, but it is a pain to manage all the individual licenses for each client. Licensing was very expensive and did not scale well if needed to move between license models. |
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Views 23,498 Comparisons 13,160 Reviews 10 Followers 1,273 Avg. Rating 7.7 | Views 27,922 Comparisons 16,277 Reviews 15 Followers 1,047 Avg. Rating 8.3 |
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Also Known As | |
| Backup Exec, Symantec Backup Exec | |
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| Veritas | Veritas |
Overview | |
Backup Exec delivers powerful, flexible, and easy-to-use backup and recovery to protect your entire infrastructure whether built upon virtual, physical, or a combination of both. Backup Exec is licensed per media server, agent and option. | 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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Learn more about Veritas Backup Exec | Learn more about Veritas NetBackup |
Sample Customers | |
| Beta Offshore | Beta Offshore |
Top Industries | |
Financial Services Firm14% Real Estate/Law Firm14% Media Company14% Manufacturing Company14% | Comms Service Provider22% Financial Services Firm22% Pharma/Biotech Company11% Integrator11% Financial Services Firm13% Comms Service Provider13% Insurance Company12% University10% |
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