Veeam Backup for AWS Reviews

My main use case for Veeam Backup for AWS is the backup of EC2 on S3 bucket. I store many EC2 backups on the S3 bucket as a specific example of how I use Veeam Backup for AWS with my S3 bucket.

The best features Veeam Backup for AWS offers are speed and its ease of use. It is very easy to configure Veeam Backup for AWS and the speed to do backups is impressive compared to other solutions I have tried.

Veeam Backup for AWS has positively impacted my organization because we are able to do backups more quickly. The faster backup process has led to improved reliability for my team.

I have no idea how Veeam Backup for AWS can be improved. There is nothing else that comes to mind regarding needed improvements.

I have been using Veeam Backup for AWS for one year.

Veeam Backup for AWS is stable.

The scalability of Veeam Backup for AWS is good.

I never used customer support for Veeam Backup for AWS.

I did not previously use a different solution. I never used any solution before choosing Veeam Backup for AWS.

I purchased Veeam Backup for AWS through the AWS Marketplace.

My company does not have a business relationship with the vendor other than being a customer.

I don't have these metrics right now regarding return on investment.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing was that it is easy to use.

I did not evaluate other options before choosing Veeam Backup for AWS.

My advice for others looking into using Veeam Backup for AWS is to start with a demo. I gave this interview a rating of 9 out of 10.

Public Cloud

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

My primary use case for Veeam Backup for AWS is to provide backup solutions for virtual machines running Windows.

Veeam Backup for AWS has valuable features such as easy management and installation. It is straightforward to install, easy to support, and delivers quick responses to support cases. They provide fast solutions for cases like software updates that halted backup functions. It addresses backup needs effectively, although pricing remains a challenge.

There is room for improvement in Veeam Backup for AWS regarding its pricing. There are alternative solutions available at a lower price. The product would benefit from adding more security features and improving compatibility with other operating systems like IBM AIX. Moreover, offering different licensing models, such as packages or perpetual licenses, other than subscription, could be advantageous.

I have used Veeam Backup for AWS for one year.

I have a positive experience with Veeam Backup for AWS support. When I upgraded my version and faced backup issues, support was prompt to ask questions and provided updates to fix the problem quickly.

Positive

I have compared other solutions like Acronis and Nakivo. Acronis offers additional security features, whereas Nakivo is cheaper.

The initial setup of Veeam Backup for AWS is straightforward and easy to manage.

The pricing model is subscription-based. The high price is more noticeable with customers who have lower instance usage, making it a consideration against alternative pricing models.

Veeam Backup for AWS licensing costs are high. Its pricing is perceived to be a disadvantage when compared to other solutions.

I evaluated solutions such as Acronis and Nakivo. Acronis has more security features, and Nakivo is cheaper.

I would recommend Veeam Backup for AWS if it included more security features, compatibility with other operating systems like IBM AIX, and alternatives to the subscription licensing model. I would rate Veeam Backup for AWS overall a nine out of ten.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)