Carbonite Server vs Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL] comparison

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Carbonite Server

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Categories and Ranking

Carbonite Server

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (57th), Cloud Backup (44th)

Veeam Agent for Linux [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Featured Reviews

Chris Puddy

Backup, storage and disaster recovery technical specialist at a computer software company with 201-500 employees

A reliable backup product which needs little management

For most technical users the setup and initial deployment are fairly straightforward and once deployed it 99% of the time looks after itself. Installation of the agents is similar to most other products in that it has an install wizard to guide you, the accompanying documentation is also very useful to assist wherever you are in the agent install and policy setup process. Normally our customers' IT team does the deployment of agents, however, this isn't a daunting task unless you are dealing with multiple servers to protect the product. On a server-by-server basis, the deployment doesn't take long. From the MSP side of things, the infrastructure sitting behind the scenes doesn't take too much to install, configure and maintain.

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David Villota

EMEA Hosting Engineer at Yanfeng Automotive

Reliable and issue-free with a helpful onboarding wizard

The solution has been installed on Linux machines. The solution is issue-free. We are happy with it. The solution has been stable and reliable. It is scalable. My understanding the setup is pretty straightforward and that the onboarding wizard is pretty easy to follow. I've never had to…

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Technical support handled all our issues quickly and effectively."

"It does not slow down your computer or use a lot of resources as it works."

"Easy verification of things is the most valuable feature."

"The Granular Restore of SQL feature has been a lifesaver more times than I can count. One of the main reasons for looking at Carbonite was their support for platforms like AIX and AS/400 Series."

"The solution is very stable."

"The efficiency and convenience are excellent."

"This solution is very simple to use and I will recommend it to anybody."

"I find the BMR/image and the recovery pieces are valuable."

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"The most valuable feature of the solution is its integration with Veeam Backup & Replication console."

"The solution is very simple, and management of the platform is so simple that we don't need to have any training to deploy this solution."

"In one balanced solution, one single management pane, I can take care of everything, even my cloud infrastructure."

"It's stable and reliable."

"What I find most valuable about this solution, is that the user experience is very simple."

"Veeam Agent for Linux works like a charm and after-sales support is amazing, so I can only say that the product is very new."

"Veeam has a "next, next, finish" installer, and the overall deployment is straightforward."

"Veeam Agent for Linux's most valuable feature is the compatibility with virtual machines, such as VMware."

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Cons

"The support for object storage isn't quite there yet; its public cloud support can be improved."

"The Hyper-V backup has room for improvement."

"I would like to see an improvement on the management user interface, as well as Kellion integrations."

"When you have to restore it, Carbonite takes a lot of time."

"The only thing that I would like to see improved is related to marketing. Currently, it is very difficult to find the right paper and stuff for me. Their marketing department should provide better information because currently, it is very difficult to find information on the internet. It was bought over by OpenText, and you won't be able to find a lot of information about this solution on their site. They should also provide training facilities for commercial purposes. Some of my colleagues recently went for pilot training, and they were technical. If I want to get trained, the training has to be more commercial. Currently, there is no such training for users like me."

"In the next release I would like to see an improvement in the auto failover option."

"It could be a little bit easier or faster to be able to access data files without having to download anything."

"They do not yet have USB recovery but they are adding it in coming releases."

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"It has no cloud backup feature. You can't back up anywhere outside of your local network."

"I would like to be able to install Veeam directly to Linux instead of having to go through a Windows server."

"Scalability, if you are talking about Linux, is good. However, if you need to backup more types of solutions or Unix systems, like HP/UX, AIX, etc., it's not compatible."

"One problem in Veeam Agent for Linux is that you can't use your license for all your machines because you don't have a virtual machine, so if you're going to add machines and scale, you'd need to pay extra."

"There are some roadblocks with the licensing. Right now we are dealing with an issue because we cannot merge licenses."

"The pricing could be lowered if possible."

"More Linux systems should be made compatible with the solution."

"At the moment, this solution is not good enough."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is between $120 and $150 per year."

"The solution is open source."

"We pay 9,000 dollars per year for our license."

"Its price is reasonable."

"There's the principal license for Veeam Agent for Linux, and then you need to buy additional licenses for your machines."

"Veeam Agent is one of the cheapest products in the market."

"We have purchased a license to use Veeam Agent for Linux and the additional support. The overall cost of Veeam Agent for Linux is expensive."

"The solution is rather expensive and I think the price is too high."

"The costing is very competitive."

"Price-wise it's good."

"It's a subscription based license, which is started on a yearly basis. Currently the licensing is split between three editions: standard, enterprise, and enterprise plus. As long as you check the comparison between the additions and make sure that you have what you need, there are no extra costs with Veeam."

"Licensing costs are $300,000 USD yearly, and we pay for three years at a time."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Comms Service Provider

11%

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

Photography Company

18%

Construction Company

17%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	1

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	10

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Also Known As

Carbonite Recover Backup

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Overview

Carbonite Server offers robust disaster recovery and data protection, with efficient features for restoring and managing complex server environments.

With capabilities like Bare Metal Recovery and SQL granular restore, Carbonite Server supports AIX and AS/400 Series, making it versatile for different platforms. Its efficient replication and failover processes are particularly beneficial for maintaining business continuity. Users appreciate the straightforward setup, responsive technical support, and automatic updates. There is room for improvement in areas such as instant recovery, more granular user permissions, and enhanced cloud integration. Managed service providers find it useful for offering reliable cloud and on-premises backup solutions.

What are the key features of Carbonite Server?

Bare Metal Recovery: Simplifies full system recovery with minimal user intervention.
SQL Granular Restore: Enhances precision in database recovery operations.
Platform Support: Compatible with AIX, AS/400, VMware, vSphere, and vSAN.
Efficient Replication: Facilitates swift disaster recovery and data transfer.
Automatic Updates: Ensures current software status with less manual effort.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Disaster Recovery: Quick recovery processes improve business resilience.
Easy Verification: Simplifies compliance and data integrity checks.
Resource Efficiency: Minimizes system resource usage, enhancing performance.
Reliable Support: Access to responsive technical support mitigates downtime.
Data Protection: Comprehensive solutions for cloud backups and data security.

Industries leveraging Carbonite Server enjoy its ability to support cloud backups, off-site data protection, and complex server restoration, especially in virtualized environments. It is widely used by managed service providers to deliver backup services and ensure application consistency in data transfers.

OpenText

Veeam Agent for Linux is a simple backup agent that’s designed to ensure the Availability of your Linux installations, both on‑premises and in the public cloud. Veeam Agent for Linux’s built‑in integration with Veeam Backup & Replication allows you to leverage your Veeam backup repositories and get your on‑premises backups off site.

https://www.veeam.com/linux-cloud-server-backup-agent.html

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ContinuitySA, Industrial Scientific

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