Item: NAKIVO Backup & Replication
Rating: 9
Author: Liam Sorensen

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

NAKIVO Backup has proven to be an invaluable asset for MEX Maintenance Experts, providing seamless data protection for our online Azure and Exchange services. The user-friendly interface makes it effortless to configure and schedule backups, ensuring our critical data is safeguarded. The software's robust security measures, including data encryption in transit and at rest, meet our compliance requirements and enhance overall data protection. NAKIVO Backup's reliability is commendable, consistently performing accurate backups without disruptions. Its quick and easy item-level or complete data set restoration capabilities have saved us during unforeseen incidents. The exceptional support from the NAKIVO team has been instrumental in resolving any queries or issues promptly. We wholeheartedly recommend NAKIVO to any organization in need of a comprehensive, user-friendly, and highly secure solution for securing Azure and Exchange services.

Pros and Cons

Seamless Protection and Integration with Azure AD
Quick and Easy Setup
Prompt and Reliable Support (Even during Trial Period)

Customization
Web Portal SSL

Return on Investment

Assurance of Data Safety
Reliability on our Disaster Recovery

Alternatives Considered

Veeam ONE

NAKIVO Backup & Replication stands out as a more cost-effective and robust solution compared to Veeam ONE. With competitive pricing and a comprehensive feature set including incremental backups, global deduplication, LAN-free data transfer, and built-in WAN acceleration, NAKIVO offers efficient data protection and optimized storage usage. Its user-friendly interface and streamlined setup process make it appealing for organizations with limited IT resources. Additionally, NAKIVO's support for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Nutanix AHV further enhances its versatility. When evaluating data protection solutions, NAKIVO's affordability, robustness, and ease of use make it an attractive choice for businesses seeking a comprehensive and cost-effective backup solution.

Key Insights

Do you think NAKIVO Backup & Replication delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with NAKIVO Backup & Replication's feature set?

Yes

Did NAKIVO Backup & Replication live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of NAKIVO Backup & Replication go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy NAKIVO Backup & Replication again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Veeam ONE

Likelihood to Recommend

✅ - Perfect

We find that it works perfectly with Virtualized Environments: NAKIVO Backup & Replication is well-suited for virtualized environments, such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Nutanix AHV. It provides efficient VM backup and replication, with features like incremental backups and global deduplication, optimizing storage usage and minimizing backup windows.
Similar to us NAKIVO is better suited for Small to Medium-Sized Businesses: NAKIVO Backup & Replication is an excellent choice for small to medium-sized businesses that require a cost-effective yet comprehensive data protection solution. It offers a user-friendly interface, easy deployment, and affordable licensing options.

❌ - Not Great

However with our Experience we feel that NAKIVO is not suited for Highly Transactional Systems: In scenarios where you have highly transactional systems with strict recovery point objectives (RPOs) and recovery time objectives (RTOs), you may require specialized backup solutions tailored for such demanding environments.

Users and Roles

40 - NAKIVO Backs up and secures our online Infrastructure hosted on Azure AD and Microsoft 365 Online. It secures snapshots of each back up and allows MEX to recover lost or missing data on a File-per-File basis if required or by an entire Snapshot. It has proven to be a real asset to securing our data in a recoverable manner.

Excellent Solution for Securing Azure and Exchange Services

Overall Satisfaction with NAKIVO Backup & Replication