Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes is used as a backup solution for Kubernetes distributions. I use it for taking backups of the applications and workloads that are running on Kubernetes.
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Reliable backups have protected Kubernetes workloads and now simplify disaster recovery
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes does not require any additional setup. It runs as a pod inside a cluster, allowing you to take a backup of your Kubernetes cluster from within it. It has snapshot-level capability, so you can take a backup of your complete cluster and store it in your cloud environment such as S3 buckets.
Integration of Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes is easier because it can be deployed on any type of CNCF-certified Kubernetes distribution. I usually integrate Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes with my Kubernetes cluster, which can be on any platform such as Nutanix, OpenShift, or bare metal.
It increases the backup process with its automation feature. I only need to schedule the time and which namespace or workload type should be backed up at a particular time of the month, day, or week, and it automates the process effectively. It also transfers, imports, and exports the data wherever I need.
Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes has excellent security measures with different types of roles. I cannot take a backup of anything without the appropriate role, and I also need a token for accessing the Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes dashboard. It has robust security features.
Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes offers a lot of policy features. Inside my cluster and dashboard, I can create policies and use them according to my compliance requirements.
What needs improvement?
Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes can improve its multi-cluster setup dashboard because the multi-cluster and single-cluster dashboards are the same. Improving the multi-cluster setup would be more beneficial for users, and the user interface could be enhanced.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes for the past six to eight months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have not experienced any stability issues. During my six to eight months of using Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes, I did not find any issues that required improvement from my perspective.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
From the perspective of scalability, I would rate it as a ten out of ten. Because Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes is a backup product, the main scalability depends on the storage where all backups are stored. Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes offers S3 buckets, cloud storage, internal storage options, and I can scale it up or down according to my requirements at any time.
How was the initial setup?
For the initial setup, I first required a Kubernetes cluster, which can be on any platform such as OpenShift, Nutanix, or elsewhere. Then I needed to download the bundle of images from Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes. I could install Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes using the command line or helm-based installation. After that, I only needed to create its pod, and when the pod started running, I received a dashboard IP where I could access my dashboard. From there, I could take a backup of my whole cluster. If I was using an air-gap environment, I needed a private registry so I could put all the images there and deploy Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes from there.
What about the implementation team?
I have participated in the initial setup and have also done the process of taking backups.
What other advice do I have?
Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes is a very good backup solution. During times of DC/DR, whenever clusters or systems go down, I can use previously taken backups, and my DevOps team can integrate and migrate them, rebuilding my stopped cluster in less time. It reduces my downtime significantly.
There are no challenges with Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes. It is straightforward and comes with proper documentation.
The documentation is thorough and up to date.
Updates are fine, and there is no need for any additional updates. Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes also makes updates according to version changes. I would rate this product a ten out of ten overall.
Optimized productivity and efficient re-imaging process enhances operational performance
What is our primary use case?
I use Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes only for backup of shop floor PCs.
The effectiveness of Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes in minimizing operational complexities is saving our lives. If we have an impact on production shop floor computers, which are automated computers online in our production lines, it is really beneficial to have a backup and re-image it from the cloud. It is very easy for us.
What is most valuable?
Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes brought positive impact to my company through re-imaging, which saved our time and our PCs. Our backups have saved our lives.
Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes helped raise productivity for my DevOps team and provided productivity for my team.
What needs improvement?
They implement it with a token, which allows me to re-image my PCs.
I do not think Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes has anything that could be improved as I am happy with it.
The stability part could be improved a little bit.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes for one to two years or more.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
I am not using the integration features of Veeam Kasten.
Installing Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes was easy for me because I am not involved in the installation process.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
On a scale from one to ten for stability, I rate Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes a nine.
I am happy with the product and do not see anything preventing me from rating stability as a ten.
I am satisfied with the stability part and do not think it needs improvement.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
For scalability, I rate it nine.
How are customer service and support?
I do not know about the technical support of Veeam because I cannot create tickets directly. I can create tickets with my backup team, and if needed, they reach out to Veeam.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have never worked with any other products or solutions before Veeam.
How was the initial setup?
Seven or eight people from my company participated in the installation.
What about the implementation team?
It is a combination of engineers and administrators.
What other advice do I have?
My opinion about Veeam solutions is based on my previous review for a Veeam product, which we discussed before starting to use the cloud product.
Aside from Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, I am currently working with just that solution.
I work with a cloud solution, which I believe is AWS cloud, though I am not certain. We might have more, but as a system administrator, I have limited visibility. We have global supporters for different teams, such as server team and backup team.
I am uncertain whether we use private or public cloud, though it might be private since it is our cloud server for IT.
I do not know about the security measures of Veeam Kasten or how its dynamic policies assist my organization in maintaining compliance.
The choice of Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes was a global decision.
I rate this solution nine out of ten.
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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What do you like best about the product?
I have recently utilized Veeam Kasten in the testing phase within my custom-built environment to ensure a smooth deployment in production. During this testing phase, I conducted real-time backups of an application, which proved to be beneficial for my purposes.
What do you dislike about the product?
While the requirements were met, unfortunately, it's not a cost-effective solution. Also Integrating Veeam Kasten with existing systems may introduce complexity, requiring additional time and effort for seamless integration.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
With Veeam Kasten, I could perform real-time backups of applications in my environment, ensuring data integrity and minimizing potential data loss. Through the testing phase, I could evaluate and streamline the deployment process, ensuring that the integration of Veeam Kasten into my environment is efficient and effective.
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What do you like best about the product?
This tool is easy to deploy and configuration for organisations. It provides a data management platform for the purpose of Kubernetes. It provides DR, backup for applications etc.
What do you dislike about the product?
There is not much to dislike about this product. overall good software to use.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I am using in my organization for purpose of Data management, Disaster recovery, Restore and recovery purpose
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Resilency is the major advantage of this compare to other backup siftware
What do you dislike about the product?
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What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
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What do you like best about the product?
Very user friendly and provide good tools
What do you dislike about the product?
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What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
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Recommendations to others considering the product:
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What do you like best about the product?
It provides great software solution to the users, I found it very helpful in industrial automation for implementing marketing solutions
What do you dislike about the product?
I felt that it is quite expensive. Economic class may not be able to afford the same
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It has been great solution for software related issues
Recommendations to others considering the product:
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User friendly app which allows people to store data in a secured way in this dynamic world
What do you dislike about the product?
I think the pricing can be reduced a bit
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Problems arising with storing of large data, it prevents corruption of data
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What do you like best about the product?
Kasten K10 has made data management easy and smooth for me. I appreciate the alerting framework. Kubernetes integration with cloud platforms has made life easier.
What do you dislike about the product?
I had to reach out to support sometimes. but support was really helpful. I wish the pricing was better.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
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What do you like best about the product?
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What do you dislike about the product?
Although, the services are great but I feel the charges can be reduced.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
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Recommendations to others considering the product:
Recommended, superior services are offered
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