What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for the backup of VMs and some replication.
We generally use Nakivo to backup in-house VMs. In more mission-critical situations, we also use the replication aspect of the product. This ultimately means that we can just switch on new hardware over to a replicated server at an instant, thus taking a lot of pressure off us in the case of mission-critical operations. It's a huge plus in any IT department. The product's strength is that it is easy to install and very easy to administer. I highly recommend it.
How has it helped my organization?
The solution has improved our organization a lot by making the product very easy to install and making it easy to understand its reporting.
Nakivo has improved our organization largely due to the fact that it is an extremely robust backup system.
It comes with a replication module that allows us to safeguard mission-critical servers. This has been applied on several sites by us with fantastic results as it becomes a great Plan B in case of a hardware failure or an outage of a primary system.
There is only one criticism and that is when we compared it with other vendors we found that although the backup speed was very fast, the restore speed was slower.
What is most valuable?
The backup and replication are great.
We like the comprehensive email notifications with attached reports. This reporting is very very easy to set up and is saved in PDF format, making it extremely simple to both share and organize. A complete history trail can be shown with this product from inception to end of life.
It also has allowed us to replicate such servers as SQL and Exchange which is invaluable in areas of disaster recovery and other SOS situations. In the past, this has been a lifesaver and has even gotten us accolades from one client in particular.
What needs improvement?
There is a familiar error that pops up and that is a VM error as much as it is a Nakivo error.
It says that the job couldn't calm the VM and restores might be impacted. That error is, to say the least, a bit scary. I have seen this type of error on other backup systems also. I'm not really sure what can be done with VSS writers, et cetera, however, maybe VMware and Nakivo should get together and solve the issue. A reboot of the VM and/or reinstallation of VMware tools nearly always solve the issue on the specified guest.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for a good few years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable running as an appliance.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is not an issue and has never been a problem as it runs as an appliance. We simply add more memory and cores, et cetera.
How are customer service and support?
Support is excellent and turnaround time is very good. Nakivo is an exception in this area, in my experience.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We use both Acronis and Nakivo.
How was the initial setup?
Once we have installed this once, the learning curve is pretty much over. Its major strength is its ease of install and use.
What about the implementation team?
We self-installed the solution on our client's hosts.
What was our ROI?
I don't have figures, however, the ROI has to be high.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I'd advise users to check the core/CPU licensing to understand how the licensing is charged.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
These products, Acronis and Nakivo, are very similar, however, the replication from Nakivo makes it very attractive.
What other advice do I have?
The simplicity of installation and use is it's strength. I highly recommended it.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
NAKIVO est une solution de protection des données exceptionnelle. Son interface intuitive et son intégration transparente avec diverses plates-formes facilitent les sauvegardes. La vitesse de sauvegarde est impressionnante et les options de récupération sont robustes, garantissant un temps d'arrêt minimal. Grâce à la déduplication globale des données, il optimise efficacement l'utilisation du stockage. Hautement recommandé!
NAKIVO est incroyable! Facile à utiliser, sauvegardes rapides et récupération fiable. Grande optimisation du stockage. Recommande fortement! ★★★★★