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Carbonite Server

Overview

What is Carbonite Server?

Carbonite Server (also replacing the former EVault products acquired from Seagate in 2016) is a full backup and discovery solution. Designed to recover anything from a single file to an entire system with the click of a button, Carbonite Server…

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Carbonite Server is a robust software solution that has proven to be invaluable for businesses in a variety of use cases. Many users have …
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Popular Features

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  • Backup to the cloud (20)
    10.0
    100%
  • Incremental backup identification (19)
    10.0
    100%
  • Multiple backup destinations (15)
    10.0
    100%
  • Business application protection (14)
    10.0
    100%
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Pricing

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Power

$800.04

On Premise
per year

Ultimate

1,300.08

On Premise
per year

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
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Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Demos

Overview of Carbonite Server Backup

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Server-Backup-Lösungen von Carbonite

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Features

Data Center Backup

Data center backup tools send data to a secure storage location after encryption and de-duplication

8.6
Avg 8.2
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Product Details

What is Carbonite Server?

Carbonite Server (also replacing the former EVault products acquired from Seagate in 2016) is a full backup and discovery solution. Designed to recover anything from a single file to an entire system with the click of a button, Carbonite Server users can protect virtually any type of file on both physical and virtual servers, NAS, SAN and external hard drives. The vendor’s value proposition is that their solution assures that users without an IT department and those that are the IT department can rest easy knowing their data is safe. According to the vendor, Carbonite Server is easy to configure and schedule automatic backups (full, incremental and differential) that require zero user interaction. Users can choose local, cloud or hybrid backup targets.

Carbonite Server Features

Data Center Backup Features

  • Supported: Business application protection
  • Supported: Multiple backup destinations
  • Supported: Incremental backup identification
  • Supported: Backup to the cloud
  • Supported: Snapshots

Additional Features

  • Supported: Hybrid Cloud: Ability to store and back up data to the cloud and/or locally.
  • Supported: Hot Backup: Backups occur automatically after you set policies with no disruption to normal workflow
  • Supported: Image Backup & Bare Metal Restore (BMR): Restore to new, existing or dissimilar hardware from bare metal with no OS or other software installation required
  • Supported: Hyper-V Image Backup: Complete snapshot protection with full backup capability
  • Supported: Exchange Online Backup: Mailbox-level backup of Exchange Online mail and calendars and cross-user data restore between local Exchange and Office 365
  • Supported: Scheduling & Management: Perform full, incremental or differential backups for more efficient, more frequent backups and more relevant recovery points
  • Supported: Security & Compliance: Provides 128-bit encryption and Transport Layer Security (TLS) by default, with a 256-bit private key encryption option; supports FERPA, GLBA and HIPAA compliance.
  • Supported: Dedicated Support: Call, email or chat with our U.S.-based business support team 7 days a week. With our free valet install, a Carbonite business team member will install and optimize Carbonite Server Backup for your business at no extra charge.

Carbonite Server Video

Get an overview of the features and functionality of the Carbonite Server Portal to make administration of the entire backup environment easier Subscribe to Carbonite on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/carbonitebackup Follow Carbonite on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user375...
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Carbonite Server Integrations

Carbonite Server Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise
Operating SystemsWindows
Mobile ApplicationNo
Supported CountriesWorldwide
Supported LanguagesEnglish, German

Frequently Asked Questions

Acronis Cyber Protect, IDrive Online Backup and Object Storage e2, and Carbonite Safe are common alternatives for Carbonite Server.

Reviewers rate Business application protection and Multiple backup destinations and Incremental backup identification highest, with a score of 10.

The most common users of Carbonite Server are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Carbonite Server is a robust software solution that has proven to be invaluable for businesses in a variety of use cases. Many users have found that one of the main benefits of using Carbonite Server is its ability to provide reliable and efficient data backup. With this product, businesses can securely back up their critical data, ensuring that it is protected from incidents such as hardware failure, natural disasters, or human error.

Another significant use case of Carbonite Server is its ability to facilitate disaster recovery. Businesses rely on their data for day-to-day operations, so any unexpected loss or downtime can have severe consequences. Carbonite Server offers an easy and streamlined process for quickly recovering data in the event of an incident. Users have reported that by using this product, they were able to minimize downtime and resume normal operations more rapidly, leading to increased productivity and reduced financial impact.

Additionally, some users have attested to the effectiveness of Carbonite Server in simplifying the process of migrating data to new hardware or cloud environments. This software allows for seamless transferring of data between different systems, eliminating the need for complex manual processes or potential data loss during migration.

Moreover, Carbonite Server provides users with a centralized management console that enables them to easily monitor and manage their backups across multiple servers and locations. This feature has been praised by users for its convenience and time-saving capabilities.

Overall, Carbonite Server has proven itself to be a reliable solution for businesses seeking secure data backup, efficient disaster recovery, smooth data migration, and simplified backup management. With its array of features and ease of use, this software has become an indispensable tool for many organizations across different industries.

User-Friendly Interface: Many users have praised Carbonite Server for its user-friendly interface, stating that it is intuitive and easy to navigate. They appreciate the clear and easy-to-understand screen layout, which allows them to efficiently manage backups and monitor available drive space. The user-friendly interface of Carbonite Server makes it easier for administrators and end-users alike to perform tasks and stay on top of their backup activities.

Efficient Bandwidth Management: Several reviewers have highlighted Carbonite Server's efficient bandwidth management as a positive aspect. They have found that the software optimizes bandwidth usage, allowing for quick backups without significantly impacting network resources. This efficient use of bandwidth ensures that other network activities are not disrupted while backups are being performed, making Carbonite Server an efficient solution for data protection.

Versatile Deployment Options: Users appreciate the flexible deployment options offered by Carbonite Server. Many have specifically mentioned the option to deploy using existing hardware as a valuable feature. This flexibility allows users to choose the most suitable deployment option based on their budget and existing infrastructure, making it easier for organizations to integrate Carbonite Server into their existing IT environment.

Email System Issues: Some users have experienced inconsistent email delivery on failures, causing frustration and potential issues with communication.

Long Deployment Times: Users have found the eVault process to be thorough but time-consuming, resulting in longer-than-expected deployments that can hinder productivity.

Lack of Effective Marketing for Small Businesses: While Carbonite Server's solutions are primarily targeted towards mid-sized to enterprise-sized budgets, there is a lack of effective marketing for their small business options. This has left some users unaware of the available solutions that could meet their needs.

According to user reviews, users recommend regular communication and support. They emphasize the importance of engaging the community and building confidence in the support team by maintaining regular communication with users and administrators. Users also advise working closely with support for the best experience and allowing them to assist with configuration. Some users suggest taking training and having a Carbonite employee walk through the basics.

Users also had positive experiences with data recovery using Carbonite Server. They consider it a reliable and serviceable backup solution, particularly suitable for disaster recovery strategies. Users recommend testing recovery to ensure its effectiveness.

Finally, some users suggest considering Carbonite Server if budget-constrained. They recommend evaluating all solutions and highlight the efficiency of Carbonite Server as a tool for backing up servers.

Overall, based on user feedback, it is recommended to prioritize regular communication and support, recognize the effectiveness of data recovery and disaster recovery strategies, and consider Carbonite Server for budget-constrained scenarios.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

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Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Carbonite Server's direction wasn't really for cloud companies as they are more specialized in robust local backup services. I'm a novice when it comes to server backups and replication, but have learned and picked up a lot from talking to the customer center compared to Veeam where it's mostly just self-learning reading lots of documentation which could be overwhelming at times. We started using Veeam as most of our on-prem servers are ceasing operations as we slowly transition to the cloud. I would still use Carbonite as a fall-back option just in case the cloud fails us. Our company cannot afford to have downtimes as we work closely with a lot of contractors and every minute counts.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
As the Carbonite Server Backup tool is one of the best among all backup tools in the market, we like to opt it for several customers. It's very user friendly and most reliable. Deployment part and support is also good.
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We migrated from NetBackup as we wanted to get rid of our Tape library and media used. We also compared with Veeam to replace the Carbonite server backup. We changed our plan, as we needed storage. It is not in our budget. We continued with Carbonite as they are cheaper in cloud.
Brent Goedel | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
We used Symantec before EVault and our backups were large and took a long time. We were not confident in incremental backups given the amount of data we have, so we needed something that would take a backup and then only grab the changes. Carbonite EVault does that for us.
Eric Romaine | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We're in the financial industry, so there are certain standards that we make sure we're following. Outsourcing that role to a specialist in the area helps lighten our work load to we can concentrate on day-to-day business activities and not outside regulations. Flexibility, cost, stability, simplicity, reputation and security features are all things we look for and though there are many ways of tackling disaster recovery, we felt EVault provided a solution that checked those boxes with a high level of confidence. We also felt that they'd be able to grow with us as well.
Russ Kruse | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We have looked at Symantec Backup Exec and actually use it for some of our less important systems. We are currently taking a look at Veeam as an alternative to EVault because of the real-time replication to live machines that Veeam may be able to provide. But so far, EVault has served our needs and will continue to do so.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We have not used or evaluated other similar products. My only experience in disaster recovery involved backing up to tapes and taking those tapes to an off-site location to restore the system, which was a much longer process.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I have used HP Data Protector in the past - prefer EVault because I value the cloud solution for its ease of use and reliability. Like the online portal to manipulate backups because it provides mobility. Also like EVault central control software which is very easy to use just like the portal.
Score 5 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Product was in place before I started working here. It works well for us because the cost was low and it supported our applications and operating systems. We will be evaluating backup and recovery within 12 months to see if EVault is still the best product for us.
May 17, 2017

Happy Camper

Kirk Phillips | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
Went out of business but they had a sweet appliance that could be moved and the agents could still find it through a cloud/web site that directed it to it's serial number. Made it great to backup laptops too since they moved around and it wasn't always possible to reconfigure firewalls everywehre
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Honestly the first use I had of this product was because I had inherited it. My first interaction came from a new client who was utilizing the software, this was a few years ago. Since that first interaction I've become more impressed with the software over the years, and when it's been a good fit for a new customer I try to utilize it.
Danny Cockrell | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Much easier, I love how easy it is to verify my backups. With some other products, I did not really know how they were doing because it was too time-consuming to verify the backup. With carbonite, I get email reports every day with any issues and with successes! That is going to my phone which is very convenient.
December 21, 2016

Carbonite works for us

Janet Kowal | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We used Symantec many years ago, so I don't know that I can compare the two fairly. Backup Exec was hard to use and we backed up on tapes, rather than in the cloud. I feel much more confident in the backups that we have with Carbonite.
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