We compared Dell Avamar and Veritas NetBackup based on user reviews in five categories. We reviewed all of the data and you can find the conclusion below.
Features: Dell Avamar earns acclaim for its scalability, data compression capabilities, swift incremental backups, and seamless integration with Data Domain and VM stacks. Veritas NetBackup is praised for its versatility and integration with third-party applications. Dell Avamar could improve its tape connectivity and bare-metal restoration. Users also requested better Azure backups and a more user-friendly interface. Users appreciate its virtual server backup capabilities, cloud integration, and malware protection. Veritas NetBackup would benefit from streamlining implementation and incorporating additional cloud solutions.
Service and Support: Some customers express satisfaction with Dell support, but others said there is room for improvement. Some users reported positive experiences with Veritas customer service, but others said that it sometimes took a long time to resolve issues in specific regions.
Ease of Deployment: Opinions on Dell Avamar’s setup were mixed. Some users found it to be straightforward, while others considered it complex and difficult. Deployment time ranged from a few hours to a week, and assistance from Dell engineers might be necessary. Opinions on Veritas NetBackup's setup complexity are mixed, with some finding it straightforward and others perceiving it as more complex.
Pricing: Dell Avamar’s pricing is generally seen as reasonable, but some users think it is expensive. Opinions on Veritas NetBackup's pricing vary. Some consider it expensive but say it’s worth the price due to its extensive features. There are no additional fees aside from the basic license.
ROI: Dell Avamar provides cost savings through data reduction, deduplication, and compression. Veritas NetBackup prioritizes constant availability and quick access, resulting in a positive ROI.
Comparison Results: Dell Avamar is a scalable solution that offers excellent data compression and fast compression. However, Avamar earned mixed reviews for support, deployment, and pricing. Users also requested better Azure and bare-metal backups and restoration capabilities. Users say Veritas NetBackup is a versatile solution that offers robust compatibility, seamless cloud integration, and strong protection against malware and ransomware. NetBackup received mixed reviews for pricing and ease of setup, and some users said it could improve its cloud support.
"The stability is okay."
"The source site replication feature is valuable."
"Effective in protecting the virtualization system and end points."
"The solution is very stable."
"We love the instant recovery functionality. It's very useful."
"It's simple to configure."
"We have a lot of backups, and this tool helps us with the RMAN Backup."
"We've found the product to be stable."
"I like the virtual server backup."
"Unauthorized people cannot log in and execute commands."
"I like NetBackup's anomaly detection and Linux storage features."
"NetBackup is very easy for end-users."
"Includes snapshots and multiple database agents."
"The most valuable features are the VMware VADP backups and the support for data domains."
"Veritas NetBackup has significantly streamlined our backup and recovery processes by providing a single pane of view across various environments."
"The Dedup and file storage is great."
"This solution could improve by introducing daily verifications and another repository."
"The product could offer more integration capabilities."
"Some customers need to back up to tape, but Avamar lacks support, so it costs a lot."
"The screen design is a bit back-dated."
"The user interface still needs to have some level of improvement. It could be more user-friendly and intuitive."
"The solution is not very strong on the Cloud. They should work out how they can use this as a backup as a service."
"If there is a need to move the data from one backup solution to another, it might be difficult since there is no option for a straightforward migration."
"Interfaces need to be improved."
"It was very complicated, and it required a lot of work in terms of management. We have moved to Rubrik. One of the reasons for getting rid of Veritas NetBackup was the fact that at one point, we had the support staff with 12 to 15 people to manage Veritas NetBackup, whereas, with Rubrik, I'm the only one managing Rubrik. There is one more person who works with me mostly due to the fact that in case I'm not around, someone else knows what to do, but I'm the only one who is a full-time manager of Rubrik. The complexity of Veritas required a large staff to manage it. We had daily issues that had to be looked into and resolved. A lot of these issues revolved around Veritas' handling of VMware, which is why first we moved VMware off Veritas. After we did that, we were also able to reduce our staff count. Their licensing is a disaster. It is extremely complicated. In most cases, Veritas themselves can't understand their own licensing."
"The flip side about NetBackup is that it is not policy-based."
"Licensing costs are quite high."
"The only pain point we have with this solution is the cost. It's very expensive. In fact, it's so expensive we are looking for other platforms. We want to move away from it in order to save our organization costs."
"Veritas NetBackup has some limitations and it would be a benefit if we had better documentation."
"Data restoration from Veritas NetBackup is quite slow. I would also like documentation that I can share with my technical team."
"It needs support for Kernel-based Virtual Machines (KVMs)."
"There have been issues with performance and some features."
Dell Avamar is ranked 12th in Backup and Recovery with 81 reviews while Veritas NetBackup is ranked 5th in Backup and Recovery with 112 reviews. Dell Avamar is rated 7.6, while Veritas NetBackup is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Dell Avamar writes "Stable, integrates well with other solutions, and has a good price, but its UI needs a refresh". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Veritas NetBackup writes "Efficient data recovery and replication features ". Dell Avamar is most compared with Dell PowerProtect Data Manager, Veeam Backup & Replication, Dell NetWorker, Dell PowerProtect DP (IDPA) and Rubrik, whereas Veritas NetBackup is most compared with Veeam Backup & Replication, Rubrik, Veritas NetBackup Appliance, Veritas Backup Exec and Acronis Cyber Protect. See our Dell Avamar vs. Veritas NetBackup report.
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