I'd say this is the most reliable backup solution out there for a Windows Server environment.
March 29, 2021
I'd say this is the most reliable backup solution out there for a Windows Server environment.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Modules Used
- Unitrends Backup Software
- Unitrends Recovery Series Backup Appliance
Overall Satisfaction with Unitrends Data Center Backup and Recovery
How we use Unitrends Data Center Backup and Recovery: disk to disk (I have two appliances) and then disk to LTO7 robotic tape library for entire organization.
Unitrends Data Center Backup and Recovery is the fastest and most reliable backup software I have ever used. I have been in this industry since the '80s and am very impressed by their product and their support.
Unitrends Data Center Backup and Recovery is the fastest and most reliable backup software I have ever used. I have been in this industry since the '80s and am very impressed by their product and their support.
- Reliable backups that do not need babysitting--set and go--send daily reports to email.
- Their default "Incremental Forever" backup does the trick for most backups; easy to set up.
- Recovery is very simple.
- Speed--one of the faster backup programs I've seen. Even writing to LTO tapes is fast.
- Agent updates could have an option to auto update and roll back a version.
- Possibly interpret errors in easier to read language for novices. I can see where that could be an issue.
- As pricey as these appliances are, one would think a hat or T-shirt should be included (LOL). You get what you pay for, though! I'm super pleased with Unitrends Data Center Backup and Recovery (even without the hat).
- It has freed up much time for the IT department--not fooling with failed backups, etc.
- I can trust I have good backups and can restore easily. Peace of mind/sanity.
- Restores are easy and quick. What is your time worth?
Do you think Unitrends delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with Unitrends's feature set?
Yes
Did Unitrends live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of Unitrends go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Unitrends again?
Yes
- Veritas Backup Exec, System Center Data Protection Manager (DPM), Arcserve Backup and Netvault Backup
I think the biggest thing is stability and recovering from failed incremental backups. Unitrends Data Center Backup and Recovery's process is simple and does not require modifying the original job except adding a custom field in the job calendar. A simple drag and drop and you're done. Try that with DPM or Veritas.