Veritas Backup Exec
Simple, Secure, Unified Protection. From Edge to Core to Cloud.
Overview
Veritas Backup Exec is one of the most established names in data protection. It provides a single, unified solution to protect data across virtual, physical, and multi-cloud environments. It offers comprehensive bare-metal recovery capabilities, allowing for disaster recovery to the same or dissimilar hardware. It also features strong ransomware protection and integration with cloud storage.
✨ Key Features
- Bare Metal Disaster Recovery
- Ransomware Resilience
- Smart cloud data protection
- VMware and Hyper-V protection
- SaaS and application backup
- Global Deduplication
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Long history and reputation for reliability
- Unified interface for physical, virtual, and cloud
- Simplified Disaster Recovery (SDR) technology
Unique Value: Provides simple, secure, and unified data protection for small to mid-sized businesses, making enterprise-grade backup and recovery features accessible and easy to manage.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Bare-metal restore of a Windows Server
- Instant recovery of a VMware virtual machine
- Restoring individual emails from an Exchange backup
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Large, complex enterprise environments (Veritas NetBackup is the better fit).
- MSPs looking for a native multi-tenant solution.
🏆 Alternatives
Simpler to deploy and manage than enterprise-focused solutions like Commvault or its sibling NetBackup, while offering more comprehensive features than many SMB-focused cloud backup tools.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Business Critical Services tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 60-day free trial
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