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    Arcserve Backup

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AArcserve Backup is a storage management solution from Arcserve, formerly of CA Technologies before Arcserve's divestiture (July 2014). It utilizes magnetic tape storage backup as part of its storage management offering.N/A

    Veeam Data Platform

    Score8.9 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Veeam’s® premier product, Veeam Backup & Replication™, delivers availability for all cloud, virtual, Kubernetes and physical workloads. Through a management console, the software provides backup, archival, recovery and replication capabilities.

    $428

    per year per 5 instances

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    Arcserve BackupVeeam Data Platform
    Editions & Modules
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    Veeam Data Platform Essentials
    $428
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    Community Pulse
    Arcserve BackupVeeam Data Platform
    Considered Both Products
    Arcserve
    Chose Arcserve Backup
    We also use Veeam replication and backups for VMWare level data redundancy. It works so far as stable as Arcserve Backup. We use both in our systems as we deploy VMs since Veeam works closely with VCenter. But if we need to backup physical servers, and OS partition level …
    Incentivized
    Chose Arcserve Backup
    We use Veeam Backup and Replication at our larger sites where Vmware Virtualization is being used and is our product of choice in this venue. When it comes to our smaller sites, nothing is more affordable and reliable than Arcserve Backup.
    Incentivized
    Chose Arcserve Backup
    To be succinct, we have used Veeam B&R for a number of years, against our VM environment, and we have yet to find anything that tops it. However, if you have physical machines in your environment still, then Arcserve is a great option, especially for the replication aspect.

    Incentivized
    Chose Arcserve Backup
    It is easy to deploy and manage. Solid data recovery and good notification option. We need to backup to tape to retain 7 years thus D2D2T is a good option to have.
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    Veeam Software
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    We used to use Arcserve but this was a long time ago given our usage of Veeam Data Platform since 2011. We experienced a massive shift in capability for whole machine recovery and ad hoc file recovery when making the change to Veeam Data Platform. Obviously some of this change …
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    easy for deploy and agentlesswe are all Virtualized servers environment, we used Veeam Data Platform to perform all VM backups, i'm long veeam users since veeam V6 to now, it's help me automatic all the backup tasks, also with the management suits, i can easily see all the …
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    As I mentioned before, I used ArcServe and Acronis. ArcServe, in particular, was a licensed product at my previous company, and I had purchased a three-year license. After comparing it to Veeam, I regretfully realized it was a waste of money. It will never be able to support …
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    Veeam is the easiest to manage of these products. They were the first to provide server replication in the VM environment.
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    We use Arcserver for our physical server or drive partition backup. But it's not stable. Once in a while, it has alarms stating the data tranasferring to its destination has problem. We spent much time on this, but it still happens. Furthermore, the switch between the primary …
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    I chose Veeam because it is trusted and has an easy-to-understand UI.
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    Veeam Data Platform was best value, except in the case of MSP360 where it was just a superior product.
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    I've used Unitrends most recently. I really love Unitrends and tried to switch this last time I renewed support for Veeam Data Platform; however, it was not cost effective. Unfriends would have cost 4 times as much as Veeam Data Platform. As for the others, the features of …
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    In testing we were happier with the Veeam Data Platform features and were very impressed with their ability to fulfill the things we needed to accomplish. It met the pricing and reliability we desired and have been happy with the solution. Veeam Data Platform continues to add …
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    Way easier to set up than most Backup Solutions out there including the replication portion for VM servers.
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    We used Zerto and CA Arcserve to address these needs without migrating to Veeam Backup & Replication. Zerto is a very successful instant backup and we are still using it now. It does what Veeam application cannot do in instant replication. CA Arcserve, on the other hand, is …
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    Compared to ArcServer which I've used over 5+ years ago for tape backups. Veeam is a much simpler solution to interface with, setup and execute your backups. The only major drawback is having to buy different licenses for different platforms - Hyper-V, VMWare or physical …
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    Tivoli Storage Manager performs OK for file-level backups but, try to do a bare-metal restore, and you are sure to run into some issues with it. The GUI console is excellent for a Windows guy, but to achieve its full potential, you need to be a command-line guru
    Incentivized
    Chose Veeam Data Platform
    It's far lower maintenance, installation is much simpler, updates are also much less disruptive. I've found that the maintenance involved in running Veeam is far lower than it was with either of the other products we had in previously, and error messages within the software are …
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    Key User Insights
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    98%
    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Happy with the feature set
    675 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    549 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    596 Answers
    Features
    Arcserve BackupVeeam Data Platform
    Data Center Backup
    Comparison of Data Center Backup features of Arcserve Backup and Veeam Data Platform
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    Arcserve Backup
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    Ratings
    Veeam Data Platform
    8.9
    515 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Universal recovery00 Ratings9.0443 Ratings
    Instant recovery00 Ratings8.8465 Ratings
    Recovery verification00 Ratings8.9445 Ratings
    Business application protection00 Ratings8.7390 Ratings
    Multiple backup destinations00 Ratings9.1470 Ratings
    Incremental backup identification00 Ratings9.1480 Ratings
    Backup to the cloud00 Ratings9.0342 Ratings
    Deduplication and file compression00 Ratings9.0444 Ratings
    Snapshots00 Ratings8.9399 Ratings
    Flexible deployment00 Ratings8.6394 Ratings
    Management dashboard00 Ratings8.3176 Ratings
    Platform support00 Ratings8.7435 Ratings
    Retention options00 Ratings9.0440 Ratings
    Encryption00 Ratings9.1407 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Arcserve BackupVeeam Data Platform
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (9 ratings)
    8.8
    (971 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    7.8
    (59 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.7
    (48 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (12 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.8
    (13 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.4
    (50 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.8
    (34 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.7
    (12 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (13 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
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    8.8
    (13 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.6
    (12 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (13 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Arcserve BackupVeeam Data Platform
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Arcserve
    Arcserve UDP is fully suited for small to large size environments that need complete data protection solutions with the ability to run the fastest backups, replications, instant VM and DR.
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    Veeam Software
    It is well-suited for most environments, from Small and medium businesses to large enterprises. But its cost may be prohibitive for smaller businesses with a limited budget. While there are multiple licensing levels, there may be a use case for creating a level between the community edition and the Foundation.
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    Pros
    Arcserve
    • It offers excellent features like dedupe, high availability, DR, and BMR.
    • Arcserve Backup has many offerings to fit many business sizes and needs.
    • Arcserve Backup sales and technical support is good to work with.
    • Very nice reseller program and benefits.
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    Veeam Software
    • The ease of use in creating jobs and adding clients enables our new and less skilled administrators to work efficiently, quickly, and accurately.
    • The same ease of use is essential for junior admins as well. Backups are quickly and accurately restored, allowing our networking team to bring clients back to production within expected times.
    • The ability to create a restore for testing and to remove it quickly has proven to be an excellent asset for our production and DB teams.
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    Cons
    Arcserve
    • Arcserve Backup can be costly.
    • To utilize Arcserve Backup and all its features may require a layout of dedicated equipment or additional infrastructure.
    • They don't always explain that for Arcserve Backup to work well, and it requires specific system requirements and extensive internet bandwidth.
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    Veeam Software
    • On occasion, the 'reason' for a failed backup can be a little hard to understand. It would be nice if it were a bit more straightforward.
    • I would love to run the platform natively on Linux, but I don't think it's an option.
    • Sometimes, locating the correct update file for the platform software can be a bit confusing. If they had an option to download the correct update file from within the console, that would take some of the guesswork out of it.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Arcserve
    Arcserve UDP provides our organization lots of benefits and it is much more than a simple backup and restore solution. We use it for cross platform DR, storage agnostic replications, DR solution instead of VMware SRM and more.
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    Veeam Software
    I really have no complaints about Veeam Backup & Replication. Their service has been excellent and the cost is minimal in comparison to other services I checked out. Implementation wasn't simple and the Veeam Support team was there to help each step of the way.
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    Usability
    Arcserve
    It basically covers all our required scenarios, including VMs, partitions, files or any other objects through NAS, SAN or DAS connections. It's easy to set up and utilize the features and functions. There are a few times that we needed to switch over for the RHA replications and UDP backups. For the RHN replication, there was a roughly 10 minutes downtime during the switchover. For the UDP, it works pretty well.
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    Veeam Software
    It is a very robust solution that has never failed. It also has perfect integration with Windows server volume shadow copies. The processing load is moved from the backup server to the backup proxy. Increased fault tolerance: you can store data on a separate machine, the backup repository. Can perform a bare metal restore.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Arcserve
    No answers on this topic
    Veeam Software
    I give Veeam Data Platform a rating of 9 for availability because it consistently performs reliably in critical data protection and recovery tasks. The platform is designed to minimize downtime, ensuring that backup and recovery processes are accessible when needed.While there may be rare instances of maintenance or minor application errors, these do not significantly affect the overall reliability of the system. Veeam’s strong architecture and features like high availability configurations further enhance its performance, allowing us to trust it in crucial situations. Overall, it has proven to be a dependable solution that meets our organization's needs effectively.
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    Performance
    Arcserve
    No answers on this topic
    Veeam Software
    Veeam does a good job with backing up our servers in a timely manner. We are still at the beginning of our Veeam use and are pleased with the speed at which we can access the system as well as the backups and restore points. Veeam is definitely superior to our previous backup system in terms of speed and accessibility
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    Support Rating
    Arcserve
    Arcserve Backup support is usually very good. Their chat is usually able to fix most general issues, but will escalate more in depth issues to technical engineers that call you back. Their product knowledge is really good and usually resolve issues promptly.
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    Veeam Software
    The support team has never asked me to jump through silly hoops or waste time on pointless exercises. They seem to truly have a handle on what may be wrong. In fact, when we were having trouble getting our license renewal setup (because of yet another license migration at Veeam) a support incident got us connected to the right people to get our renewal done in time.
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    In-Person Training
    Arcserve
    No answers on this topic
    Veeam Software
    I rated the in-person training an 8 because it was generally effective and provided a solid foundation for understanding the Veeam Data Platform. The instructors were knowledgeable and engaged, making the sessions interactive. However, I felt that some topics could have been covered in more depth, and additional hands-on exercises would have further reinforced the learning experience. Overall, it was a positive training session that adequately prepared attendees for using the product, but there's room for improvement.
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    Online Training
    Arcserve
    No answers on this topic
    Veeam Software
    I gave it a rating of 7 because, although the online training offered valuable content and covered the essential aspects of the Veeam Data Platform, it lacked interactivity and opportunities for direct engagement with instructors. This made it challenging to ask questions or delve deeper into specific topics. Additionally, some sections felt a bit rushed, which could hinder a comprehensive understanding of more complex features. Overall, while the training was useful, improvements in interactivity and pacing could elevate the experience significantly.
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    Implementation Rating
    Arcserve
    No answers on this topic
    Veeam Software
    Plan the process and then work through your plan, i know this should go without saying but its easy to get sidetracked. You tend to want to just get up and running so you can have that sigh of relief, spend the time to talk to your business stakeholder to see what goals they are trying to accomplish and how that may impact your plans first.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Arcserve
    We use Veeam Backup and Replication at our larger sites where Vmware Virtualization is being used and is our product of choice in this venue. When it comes to our smaller sites, nothing is more affordable and reliable than Arcserve Backup.
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    Veeam Software
    I believe it's not possible to compare these three products, as none of them are as feature-rich as Veeam Data Platform. The addition of Proxmox-VE in version 12 was certainly a game-changer, as we were previously dependent on the VMware environment to access all the features that Veeam Data Platform offers.
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    Arcserve
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    Veeam Software
    In terms of scalability for our company, Veeam was able to cover our backup needs with ease. They have options for even more individualized backup if we were to need them; i.e. if a specific workstation needs its own independent backup. We have not used these resources yet, but I am confident they will be beneficial to our company in the near future.
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    Return on Investment
    Arcserve
    • We were able to roll back up and replication into one product, which reduced the costs without having to go with multiple vendors.
    • As a result of Arcserve UDP, we were able to implement a full DR scenario test, which until that point hadn't been successful.
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    Veeam Software
    • Positive impact: it "saved our ass" on one occasion. In that particular scenario, we were hit with ransomware.
    • On another occasion, it provided a means of building a staging environment from our production and saved us a significant amount of time from having to build from scratch.
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    ScreenShots

    Veeam Data Platform Screenshots

    Screenshot of an example of the proactive threat assessment technology used to identify adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) before a cyber-attack.Screenshot of where Veeam Intelligence turns noisy alerts into clear insights with recommended next steps, explaining anomalies and pointing out the next best action.Screenshot of a preview of an AI generated snapshot of job health, exceptions, and priority actions.Screenshot of the chat flow to watch AI agents scan for anomalies, confirm a clean restore point, and surface integrity and performance insights.