Oracle Data Guard vs Veritas NetBackup Appliance comparison

Oracle Data Guard vs. Veritas NetBackup Appliance

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Data Guard

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

16th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Veritas NetBackup Appliance

Ranking in Backup and Recovery

15th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Deduplication Software (7th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Backup and Recovery category, the mindshare of Oracle Data Guard is 0.8%, down from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Veritas NetBackup Appliance is 0.7%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Backup and Recovery

Featured Reviews

IfeoluwaOshinowo

Senior Oracle Database Administrator at Computer Information Systems (CIS)

Makes data protection and network management much easier

The initial setup is straightforward, provided you know the source, target, data version and format. You need to consider all those things. First and foremost, when deploying Oracle Data Guard, the number one priority is to ensure all parameters are correctly set. Two primary methods exist: using backups or recovering from services if the network is reliable. If the network is robust, backups from the source to the target may not be necessary. You must ensure that NIS names are correctly configured on both sides and that the failover and switchover processes are tested successfully from both production and standby environments. Once these steps are completed, the deployment process becomes straightforward. There's no need to copy the entire parameter file; only specific configurations, such as the SID or file structure, must be adjusted if necessary. Ensuring proper DNS name resolution, SID configurations, parameter settings, and understanding whether to convert the Data Guard are essential. Once these aspects are identified, the deployment process becomes more straightforward. I have implemented numerous Data Guard setups. Setting up Oracle Data Guard is performed within the Oracle CRS. Challenges may arise in establishing connectivity between the standby and production databases, necessitating troubleshooting. Apart from that, once configured within CRS, the setup is complete. The challenge with Oracle Data Guard is that it often takes some time for us to identify whether the issues stem from the disk or the network. If we report issues to the network or storage teams from the database end, we may not perceive any apparent problems, which can lead to confusion. We can convince the storage teams to investigate further until we delve into the disk I/O Guard and determine if specific disks operate at total capacity. When disks are operating at total capacity, it can significantly impact application processes. These difficulties in pinpointing the source of issues contribute to the challenges of maintaining and managing Oracle Data Guard.

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Ahmed Handal

Oracle Technology Manager at MOPCO

Enhanced data retention and recovery with robust backup features

The Oracle Agent and Oracle RAC support are valuable features; they are crucial for taking backups and cloning applications. NetBackup Appliance has many features. Backup Exec is a great product as well. NetBackup is well-developed with strong features, including deduplication technology, which allows us to retain backups for longer periods—exceeding our expectations by keeping backups for almost a month. It's effective for data recovery and capable of handling large-scale data recoveries. It is very stable and keeps applications secure. However, the AI integration is not yet tested.

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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

"Data Guard also improved because customers with an active Data Guard license want to reduce the I/O in a production environment. Some application complaints to it for Oracle reporting purposes. It has a production environment that needs to be enhanced."

"If you have a problem with your primary site and can't access your primary database, you can continue working with the database that you have as standby on the other site, by changing its role to primary."

"We have not encountered any major challenges with replication. We were able to achieve near-real-time replication. Also, with the switchover failover, we were not getting any technical issues. It's a pretty stable product."

"Oracle Data Guard has a nice feature called the DataGuard snapshot to open the solution in the read-write mode and make some changes to the database."

"We use Data Guard for online replication from data center, to data center for high availability. This is the most important feature."

"The solution is really very stable. One good thing about it, compared to other products, is that you can just run it and forget about it. Unless you come across some interruptions in the network, it works like a charm."

"It's a very good solution if you want to protect your data across two data centers, or you have a middle man or many administrators who use these solutions for protecting their data. It's very reliable compared to other solutions that are most often not storage-based."

"Oracle Data Guard is scalable. I rate it a ten out of ten."

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"The standout feature is its connectivity and robust support. They are easily easy to get hold of, making it convenient for us."

"The solution offers high-secured appliances and supports enterprise-class encryption algorithms."

"The customer service and support are excellent."

"The intelligent policies feature is used in order to protect the VMware infrastructure. One of the things that makes a big difference for our company is the usage of these intelligence policies. The system automatically provides extra protection for any VMware server application or service. From a backup administrator's point of view, this is what we call peace of mind. It reduces the workload and therefore reduces resources needed from the company."

"The most valuable features of Veritas NetBackup Appliance are the ease of use and the familiar interface."

"The Veritas NetBackup Appliance is convenient because it’s a portable device and doesn’t require a lot of additional hardware or licenses like VPN solutions."

"The tool's most valuable feature is recovery."

"The NetBackup appliance features customized software that is designed for storage."

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Cons

"For every standby server you have, you must pay a licensing fee, which is the main disadvantage."

"It is a very useful administrative IT tool. It saves on costs."

"The only difficult part is the cost factor, licensing. Another area of improvement is support."

"Oracle Data Guard is stable, but you need to keep monitoring the system all the time. You need to keep monitoring the archives."

"Overall, there are some operational issues that need to be dealt with."

"The database administration needs improvement. With Oracle, we have a lot of features for administrating data, but it might be too many. It needs to be simplified. It should be automated. Looking at Enterprise Manager, there are too many KPIs in place."

"A significant improvement for Oracle Data Guard would be enabling the disaster recovery site to handle read and write operations, not just data storage."

"It is a rather complex solution, so it could be more user-friendly."

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"The cost per terabyte is extremely high."

"Veritas NetBackup Appliance could improve by having a site recovery feature."

"The price could be a bit better."

"They need to make the licensing more clear. They should give all of the licensing details for the portals and be more clear. I have accidentally purchased the incorrect license because it's not clear."

"I contacted their support once, and the process was slow, which discouraged further contact."

"The solution could improve by providing more integration and security."

"The technical support services could be better."

"Sometimes, the user interface doesn't work smoothly."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is not a cheap product, but if you look at the price, features, availability, scalability, and maturity, it is a very good product."

"The cost is expensive."

"The cost of the Oracle license will depend on the negotiations with Oracle."

"This is the best solution if you want something similar that's less expensive than Oracle Grid."

"The pricing is on the higher side."

"The licensing cost is significantly high."

"Oracle Data Guard is a feature available only in Oracle Database Enterprise Edition, and is available for extra cost."

"If you want to have everything automated and done smoothly, you have to add additional licenses."

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"I rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten."

"The product's price is high."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is a high price and ten is a low price, I rate the pricing a nine."

"Overall, Veritas is a good solution; the problem is the cost."

"The licenses are purchased on appliances with the capacity they require."

"Renewing subscriptions for appliance support is costly."

"This solution is expensive."

"Appliances do not come cheaply."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

22%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Data Guard?

Ik fluister:VM Host Oracle en DataGuard hebben we per toeval vervangen door Zerto :-) tijdens de Zerto implementatie en VPG werden de Host Data in write-ack Block-Level gerepliceerd. Qua licentie 1...

What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Data Guard?

It is a very useful administrative IT tool. It saves on costs. I strongly recommend Data Guard. I've been using it for eight years and I would strongly recommend it. I'd rate Oracle Data Guard a se...

What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Data Guard?

We're Oracle partners. We've worked with databases 11G and 12C. If a company is planning to implement Oracle solutions, I would suggest they also implement Data Guard. I'd rate the solution nine ou...

What do you like most about Veritas NetBackup Appliance?

The tool's most valuable feature is recovery.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Veritas NetBackup Appliance?

Regarding cost, it's quite expensive, but I'm not sure about the exact licensing costs. This needs to be checked.

What needs improvement with Veritas NetBackup Appliance?

The costing part is on the higher side. The reporting could also be improved.

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Also Known As

Active Data Guard

NetBackup Appliance

Overview

Oracle Data Guard ensures high availability, data protection, and disaster recovery for enterprise data. Data Guard provides a comprehensive set of services that create, maintain, manage, and monitor one or more standby databases to enable production Oracle databases to survive disasters and data corruptions. Data Guard can be used with traditional backup, restoration, and cluster techniques to provide a high level of data protection and data availability.

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Veritas NetBackup Appliance is a comprehensive data protection solution that combines hardware and software into a single, integrated platform. It offers scalable storage capacity, high-performance backup and recovery, and advanced deduplication technology. With its intuitive user interface and centralized management, it simplifies data protection operations and reduces administrative overhead.

The appliance supports a wide range of applications, databases, and operating systems, ensuring comprehensive protection for both physical and virtual environments. It also provides seamless integration with cloud storage, enabling organizations to leverage the benefits of hybrid cloud backup.

With its robust security features and built-in resiliency, the Veritas NetBackup Appliance ensures the integrity and availability of critical data, making it an ideal choice for businesses of all sizes.

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Sample Customers

Athenahealth, Discover Financial Services

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Oracle Data Guard vs. Veritas NetBackup Appliance