We performed a comparison between NetApp FAS Series and Veritas NetBackup Appliance based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Deduplication Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The solution is easy to use."
"Can use both SAN and NAS at the same time."
"The new FAS series is a good fit for some customers. We have good performance and capacity, even though it is full flash."
"The solution is stable."
"The migration of the volume on the cluster is very useful and easy to use."
"It is very easy to expand disks and manage CIFS."
"The initial setup was so straightforward. It was well-documented."
"Ability to use mirroring and SnapVault have made backup no longer necessary."
"We find the pricing is reasonable."
"The standout feature is its connectivity and robust support. They are easily easy to get hold of, making it convenient for us."
"The most valuable feature involves VMware Instant Recovery, which allows one to do restoration within seconds."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is that it can be used in many different kinds of systems."
"The solution has a very easy-to-navigate user interface."
"The solution is useful for backups."
"It’s quite scalable."
"Veritas NetBackup Appliance's most valuable feature is information backup."
"Needs to add wizards for newer, inexperienced users."
"I’ve found that I use command line more often than I thought needed. Some things should be done in the GUI, and command-line switches can be overwhelming and take up a lot of time."
"For long term partnership in Myanmar, the local warehouse should be built in Myanmar that's something I'd like to see. We have some issues with supply so there is sometimes a delay in getting the hardware."
"If our customer needs a high-performance storage solution then we don't recommend this product."
"We have some experience with older equipment end-of-life. For example, when warranty support stops or updates stop – it can be frustrating. Not all clients can buy a new filer every year or two, and NetApp ending support a bit quickly can be a concern."
"With scalability, we feel the system is limited."
"NetApp FAS Series should improve its price, which is expensive."
"Its licensing cost can be improved."
"The technical support services could be better."
"Veritas NetBackup Appliance could improve the configuration, it could be more user-friendly."
"The response from the support team has not always been quick, so sometimes there is a risk."
"They need to make the licensing more clear. They should give all of the licensing details for the portals and be more clear. I have accidentally purchased the incorrect license because it's not clear."
"The reporting feature can be improved."
"Veritas NetBackup Appliance could improve by having a site recovery feature."
"They could improve the interface a bit."
"The scalability isn't great. Every time you want to add storage, you can't just add a little bit, you need to add a lot."
NetApp FAS Series is ranked 5th in Deduplication Software with 98 reviews while Veritas NetBackup Appliance is ranked 6th in Deduplication Software with 47 reviews. NetApp FAS Series is rated 8.8, while Veritas NetBackup Appliance is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of NetApp FAS Series writes "Offers good performance and ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Veritas NetBackup Appliance writes "Offers good connectivity, easy to use and stable solution ". NetApp FAS Series is most compared with Dell PowerScale (Isilon), NetApp AFF, HPE StorageWorks MSA, Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain) and IBM FlashSystem, whereas Veritas NetBackup Appliance is most compared with Veritas NetBackup, Dell PowerProtect DD (Data Domain), DD Boost, ExaGrid EX Series and HPE StoreOnce. See our NetApp FAS Series vs. Veritas NetBackup Appliance report.
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