Item: NAKIVO Backup & Replication
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Our company provides IT support in a number of small and medium-sized companies.

Most of the time it is a single server with virtualization running on VMware or Hyper-V.

We were looking for an affordable but secure and robust backup system for our customers.We chose NAKIVO Backup & Replication deployed on QNAP NAS and we are satisfied.

For us, it's a quick to deploy, easy to configure solution that ensures seamless running of backups and eventual recovery when needed, both of one file or entire virtual machines.

Pros and Cons

Supports backup for both VMware and Hyper-v
Easy deployment
Clear user interface
Easy data recovery

Availability of updates to new versions from QNAP repositories.

Return on Investment

In the event of, for example, a user error, there is no problem recovering data that, if lost, would require a huge effort to recover if at all possible.

Alternatives Considered

Hornetsecurity VM Backup

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is way simpler and more flexible to deploy.
It has a much more clearer user interface.
The ability to deploy to a NAS to be backed up to and wide support for devices from different manufacturers.
Overall, NAKIVO Backup & Replication is more user friendly and seamless to run.Readily available support.

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

IceWarp, Sophos UTM, ESET PROTECT

Likelihood to Recommend

Quickly deploy backups for one or more servers on with virtualization on VMware or Hyper-V with storage on a separate NAS ( Synology or QNAP ).

On a new or running solution where you need to migrate to a new type of backup.

Especially if the customer requires the best price/performance ratio.

Deployment of NAKIVO Backup & Replication in small and medium-sized enterprises.

Overall Satisfaction with NAKIVO Backup & Replication