Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
HPE SimpliVity
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
HPE SimpliVity is a hyper-converged infrastructure solution. HPE acquired SimpliVity for its Omnicube line of products in January 2017.N/A
Veeam Data Platform
Score 8.9 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
Pricing
HPE SimpliVityVeeam Data Platform
Editions & Modules
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Veeam Data Platform Essentials
$428
per year per 5 instances
Veeam Data Platform
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
HPE SimpliVityVeeam Data Platform
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
HPE SimpliVityVeeam Data Platform
Considered Both Products
HPE SimpliVity
Veeam Data Platform
Chose Veeam Data Platform
Veeam is much more pliable and works across many platforms. Also easy to scale to fit to our needs.
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Features
HPE SimpliVityVeeam Data Platform
Data Center Backup
Comparison of Data Center Backup features of Product A and Product B
HPE SimpliVity
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Ratings
Veeam Data Platform
9.1
210 Ratings
7% above category average
Universal recovery00 Ratings9.2175 Ratings
Instant recovery00 Ratings9.3186 Ratings
Recovery verification00 Ratings9.1184 Ratings
Business application protection00 Ratings9.1168 Ratings
Multiple backup destinations00 Ratings9.6199 Ratings
Incremental backup identification00 Ratings9.6204 Ratings
Backup to the cloud00 Ratings8.9130 Ratings
Deduplication and file compression00 Ratings9.0190 Ratings
Snapshots00 Ratings9.2176 Ratings
Flexible deployment00 Ratings9.1167 Ratings
Management dashboard00 Ratings7.522 Ratings
Platform support00 Ratings9.0174 Ratings
Retention options00 Ratings9.0177 Ratings
Encryption00 Ratings9.6155 Ratings
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User Ratings
HPE SimpliVityVeeam Data Platform
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(8 ratings)
9.4
(658 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.8
(37 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(1 ratings)
9.9
(29 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.4
(7 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
8.5
(7 ratings)
Support Rating
5.5
(2 ratings)
10.0
(33 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(21 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
8.5
(6 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(7 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(7 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.8
(6 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
6.5
(7 ratings)
User Testimonials
HPE SimpliVityVeeam Data Platform
Likelihood to Recommend
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
I only know what I know...which is my IT world. Having two datacenters that were physical servers attached to a SAN that "attempted" to replicate and then migrating. For a SMB small IT shop that happens to have two datacenters already in place...this has been ideal. I can have a generalist maintain the system and we have a private cloud for DR with hardly any effort...the biggest gain by far!
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Veeam Software
I've been using Veeam for years, and it has been very consistent. Once it is set up and working, it keeps working. The biggest disruptions to Veeam have always been the upgrades. Veeam tells me about cool new features, and I upgrade, but then the upgrades seem to not install correctly, and I run into huge problems and have to contact support. You are guided to email-based support, and they don't respond and resolve issues quickly, which leads to a lot of stress. Then I remember to look up the support phone number, and that always leads to getting issues resolved. So, in summary, the product is great, but I wish they would push harder to get customer support tickets resolved quickly. It is very stressful not to have Veeam running when it is so essential to our business.
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Pros
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
  • Deduplication and Compression - SimpliVity keeps the space consumption to a minimum. We currently have 60 servers running virtually and we still have room to grow. This really helps with the backups as we can have longer retention.
  • Backups - Ability to keep backups for longer and to create multiple backup policies for a VM is a breeze. You can have a backup policy for each datastore as well as a separate backup policy for the same VM.
  • Creating Datastores is very easy. No more messing around with LUNS and iSCSI. Just go to the SimpliVity tab and select create datastore and it's done. You can also increase the datastore on the fly as well as have a datastore bigger than 2TB.
  • File level recovery is included as well. The whole backup process in SimpliVity can help you do away with other software.
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Veeam Software
  • File-level restore is quick, reliable, and much simpler than other platforms I've used
  • Replication is extremely simple to configure and test
  • Agent setup for user endpoints and subsequent backup storage is incredibly simple
  • Cloud repository configuration is extremely straightforward and well-documented
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Cons
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
  • UI can be less than intuitive at times
  • reporting on the actual amount of space utilised can be misleading
  • Upgrading to additional storage if not specc'd correctly can be very expensive.
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Veeam Software
  • Easier way to coordinate or schedule jobs at one location or among multiple. For example, If I'm running a backup at one location, and I have another job going at another location where I want to replicate to the first location, some sort of feature so VMWare is aware there's a backup going and it should wait.
  • Additional reports, such as monthly reports that shows how many restore points were created per VM and how many incremental points failed for a VM in a month.
  • A feature that gives a better overall view of all your restore points, what jobs they belong to, their age and where the data lives.
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Likelihood to Renew
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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Veeam Software
I have used many other data backup products that are on the market. I trust the configuration options within Veeam to do as they are labeled, without any specific back end software changes that may cause backups to fail if you don't use a systems integrator.
I trust the product for my own home environment as well due to relationship I have with the product at work.
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Usability
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
It sits nicely ontop of VMWare and is easy enough to use. Some improvements to the UI could be done, such as placing buttons where it is expected to have them not in unusual places, so you have to hunt for them. The backup and restore is intuitive and makes things super easy if you need to do a quick rollback. Space savings on multiple VMs and backups means we are backing up more than we need which gives us confidence in what we do. Updating the system is also fairly easy and their support has always been fantastic. They will contact us if they detect any issues, usually before we notice them!
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Veeam Software
Veeam is fairly simple in terms of how it is set up; its not an overly-complicated dashboard that can be intimidating to less technically-inclined users. Veeam also offers good instructional videos to help users work through how to do specific functions. I appreciate that they have specific video tutorials rather than having users scroll through a cumbersome manual.
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Reliability and Availability
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
No answers on this topic
Veeam Software
To identify a bottleneck in the data path, Veeam Backup & Replication
detects the component with the maximum workload, the component
that works for the most time of the job. For example, you use a
low-speed storage device as the backup repository. Even if VM data is
retrieved from the SAN storage on the source side and transported over a
high-speed link, VM data flow will still be impaired at the backup
repository.
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Support Rating
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Support is very good. With proactive support, you are supported by an engineer in North America who answers the phone and immediately begins assisting with your issue. The folks I have dealt with in the last several years have been very skilled and it is rare to have a ticket open for more than a day or two. Issues affecting production are dealt with appropriately and are escalated within the support organization.
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Veeam Software
All support cases were solved in a timely manner and there was no unnecessary communication needed to get the answers that were needed to solve the issue. Also the mail communication after closing support cases id on point without too much nagging for feedback or reviews of the completed support tickets.
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In-Person Training
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
No answers on this topic
Veeam Software
(I assume this question should say "Veeam" and not "Crownpeak Universal Consent Platform") Planning is key. Planning your backup schedule, size, data restore points, replication if you're doing that, &c. Testing is also important; make sure you back something up and then do a test restore. Set up alerts so you know if things aren't working (or even if they are, always good to know that too).
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Alternatives Considered
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
We have decided to sign with Nutanix. We feel they are improving technology and are just a better software now.
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Veeam Software
Before we chose Veeam Data Platform, we compared it with CommVault and Rubrik storage management solutions. However, to compare them by strengths, it was Veeam Data Platform that offered better VM integration and a way easier management console. One was the fact that it was cheaper to use than the other platform, which was packed with a number of features.
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Scalability
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
No answers on this topic
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
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
  • HPE SimpliVity provided us with the ability to replace our existing infrastructure with a solution that provided better backup and recovery, and an off-site DR solution, at a lower price point than other solutions.
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Veeam Software
  • Protecting our customer's email has been a breeze with Veeam! It gives us peace of mind that the data is safe and easily accessible.
  • Protecting (and restoring when things have gone south) our half dozen mission critical software for managing and monitoring our network
  • We have a few physical endpoints we back up with Veeam and they're just as easy to restore or pull files from as needed as the virtual server backups are
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ScreenShots

Veeam Data Platform Screenshots

Screenshot of the Veeam Data Platform dashboard that puts the spotlight on malware. It will also highlight threats, identify risks, and measure the security score of the environment in the Veeam Threat Center.Screenshot of where SharePoint items can be located and restored to the original or new SharePoint site, sent by e-mail or saved to the specified locationScreenshot of where the user can restore Microsoft SharePoint items in a couple of minutes.Screenshot of backup properties. Veeam Backup & Replication does not back up "dirty blocks" on VM guest OS.