IBM Disaster Recovery Services vs Veeam Data Platform comparison

IBM and Veeam Software are both solutions in the Disaster Recovery (DR) Software category. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Veeam Software users who would recommend it.

IBM Disaster Recovery Services

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100% willing to recommend

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94% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between IBM Disaster Recovery Services and Veeam Data Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Disaster Recovery (DR) Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Disaster Recovery Services

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

8.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disaster Recovery as a Service (8th)

Veeam Data Platform

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

431

Ranking in other categories

Backup and Recovery (1st), Cloud Backup (1st), Virtualization Management Tools (3rd), Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (2nd), Cloud Monitoring Software (12th)

Featured Reviews

Şefik Mert Polatay

General manager at Atlas Consulting Bilisim Hizmetleri Ltd.

Ease of use, performance, availability, and scalability

The initial setup is very easy, user-friendly, and not complex. It mostly comes with all installed, an operating system, database, and security, all included in Power Systems. So users can easily install, configure, and use it. It's integrated with other systems. You can run different systems from IBM Power Systems, AIX Linux, or IBM I operating system. It's also integrated into Windows systems and other databases and servers.

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JitendraSadaye

Associate Technical Specialist at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

Backup operations have become reliable and reporting now simplifies hybrid cloud protection

Veeam Data Platform has Veeam Enterprise Manager as well as Veeam ONE as valuable features, which allow us to generate various kinds of reports that are required for the customer. Instant VM Recovery is a good feature of the high-speed recovery features in Veeam Data Platform, and Continuous Data Protection (CDP) is also a good feature. Ransomware protection is a good feature added in Veeam Data Platform from version 12 onwards, and the ability to create immutable repositories is also a good feature in Veeam. The analytics part of Veeam Data Platform is a good solution because I have worked on various backup technologies such as EMC NetWorker and NetBackup. However, I have not used the analytical parts currently but will check it out. Streamlining processes as well as saving money are benefits that Veeam Data Platform provides for the end user, as it allows for application-aware backups and database backups without the need for various kinds of licenses that other backup software requires. Veeam offers socket-based licenses, instance-based licenses, and capacity-based licenses, which is a great feature.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution works well for very large organizations. It can scale quite well."

"Disaster Recovery Services is stable."

"The initial setup is very easy and user-friendly."

"The latest IBM environments are very powerful for our clients."

"Veeam Backup Replication is highly reliable; one engineer can cover the entire backup solution for the whole organization."

"The features I find most valuable are probably the VMware snapshot backups and the Veeam replication. Their replication is very good. It can easily be used for disaster recovery in a number of situations."

"Exchange and File server backup are valuable features."

"It has helped us to protect our IP address and critical information."

"It is cost-effective. A lot of times, people pick Veeam because of its price."

"For virtualization it's perfect."

"Optimal calculations for storage systems for operation and backup on DCV, HCI stability and VM loading of the data center."

"Veeam Backup allows FLEXdata Solutions to offer a more complete data protection strategy to our client-base, and one that delivers greater business value than the majority of legacy backup solutions in-place today."

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Cons

"Disaster Recovery Services could provide better value for money."

"The infrastructure level of IBM's recovery systems could be improved."

"Stability could always be better."

"The patching can be quite difficult at times."

"Regarding managing LQ or Liberty delivery, there was no system initially; it was solely for backing up Vista Disc. I suggested enhancing this option. However, my experience with Dibree was unsatisfactory. I recommended adding Azure for EBMI XPower backup and incorporating SolarWinds for end-of-month risk processes, which were not part of the initial solution."

"There needs to be more integration with VMware and the virtual machine."

"The initial setup is not always easy, and customers often need a lot of help to get Veeam up and running successfully."

"It is a complex software. It is not easy to use, and you must know what to do and where to do."

"The appliance doesn't have a domain. If there was a competitor with a domain, I'd likely use them."

"Veeam needs to have more support for non-Windows systems and other databases. For example, I can do SQL with Veeam but not Informix or Oracle. This is unfortunate because we have many partners with Oracle systems and Informix databases, and Veeam does not yet have the agents we need for specific Oracle and UNIX operating systems."

"They have an integration with MS SQL, and you have to license MS SQL. This is something they need to change."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Disaster Recovery Services is expensive."

"The pricing of the solution is based on the scale of the project or business. It's based on the server amount and the amount of data being stored. For our client, based on the amount of data they have, it may be around $20,000 USD. It could get much more expensive on the customer side."

"The price is quite competitive compared to other products in my region."

"It is highly cost-effective when compared to other solutions."

"The price of Veeam Backup Replication is reasonable. It is not inexpensive nor is it expensive, it is in the middle range compared to other solutions. There can be additional costs for addons."

"The solution provides flexible licensing options."

"The pricing depends on the number of clients. We pay 10,00 USD per year. On a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the pricing an eight out of ten."

"The price is slightly higher than its competitors."

"This solution requires a license and the organizations I was involved in were using an enterprise license."

"The price is reasonable."

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Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Nov 9, 2014

VMware SRM vs. Veeam vs. Zerto

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Computer Software Company

11%

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Comms Service Provider

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Small Business	218
Midsize Enterprise	99
Large Enterprise	139

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Disaster Recovery Services?

The pricing is perfect. It's not expensive because it's all-inclusive. The operating system, database, security, different file systems. So, overall, it's cheaper than Oracle or UNIX systems with O...

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What needs improvement with IBM Disaster Recovery Services?

Nothing, it’s almost perfect.

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What is your primary use case for IBM Disaster Recovery Services?

The use case is for high availability and disaster recovery.

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Major Differences Between These 4 Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions?

Comparing the features of the four is not the right approach. You need to develop a list of requirements for backup and DR that are specific to your organization and then compare each of the four ...

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How do the backup solutions of Veeam and Veritas compare?

Technically, Veeam is best for hyper-v & VMWare replications, snapshots, HA failover, also support for file system backups inside VMs., support for tape library & FC too. But Veritas Netbac...

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How does Nakivo compare with Veeam Backup & Replication?

Nakivo is my favorite backup software. Below are the main benefits of Nakivo compared to Veeam 1. Low cost. 2. Backup storage with global deduplication (this is the main requirement of a backup sol...

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Also Known As

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Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE, Veeam Backup & Replication

Overview

IBM Resiliency Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) can provide end-to-end integrated services using private, public and/or hybrid cloud. IBM Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) provides continuous replication of critical applications, infrastructure, data and systems to the cloud so users can recover within minutes of an IT outage. Intelligent Orchestration offers a unified DR management approach that delivers real-time readiness validation.

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Veeam Data Platform is a global leader in data resilience, offering protection and recovery solutions that keep businesses operational. It integrates secure backups with intelligent data insights, providing robust defense against cyber threats and ensuring data remains recoverable and adaptable.

Engineered to address modern cybersecurity challenges, Veeam Data Platform delivers reliable protection with orchestrated and verifiable recovery processes. Its platform extends beyond traditional backup, providing frictionless operations and ensuring that data is secure and always available. With features like built-in defenses, cleanroom recovery validation, and a streamlined software appliance, organizations maintain business continuity without disruption. As a trusted choice, Veeam empowers firms to effectively manage data across virtual and physical environments, fostering resilience in the face of adversity.

What are the key features of Veeam Data Platform?

Easy Installation: Simplifies deployment and management processes.
VM Integration: Offers seamless integration with virtual machine environments.
Instant Recovery: Provides fast backup and restore capabilities.
Granular Recovery: Enables detailed recovery options.
Robust Replication: Supports powerful data replication features.
Data Deduplication: Enhances backup efficiency.
WAN Acceleration: Optimizes data transfer speeds.
Application-Specific Backup: Tailors backup solutions to specific applications.

What benefits and ROI should users consider when reviewing Veeam?

Reliable Protection: Ensures data security and availability.
Scalability: Adapts easily to growing infrastructure needs.
Cloud Integration: Facilitates seamless cloud and on-premise interactions.
Centralized Management: Offers comprehensive data management solutions.
Minimal Downtime: Ensures continuous business operations.

In many industries, Veeam Data Platform is integral for robust data management strategies. It is widely used for backup, replication, and data protection across both virtual and physical environments. Organizations value its support for VMs, file-level recovery, and efficient disaster recovery scenarios. Additionally, the platform's capability to integrate with cloud and on-premise systems ensures efficient centralized backup management, meeting the diverse demands of large-scale infrastructures.

Veeam Software

Sample Customers

i-Virtualize, QD, Continuum Managed Services LLC, Royal Arctic Line, Department of Science and Technology of the Republic of the Philippines, Idwala Industrial Holdings Limited, A-Plant c.a.r.u.s. Information Technology GmbH Hannover, eASPNet Taiwan Inc., Mobile Mini Inc., TriDatum Solutions Inc., M7 Managed Services Ltd., Hospital de la Concepci‹n

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