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Intuitive, Fast, and Reliable Backup
What do you like best about the product?
I've been using Nakivo for about a month now.
With over 20 years of experience in backup solutions like TSM, Commvault, and Veeam, I decided to give Nakivo a try after using Veeam for a small number of on-premise workloads.
Its interface is highly intuitive, allowing anyone with experience in backup solutions to set it up quickly.
Since it supports deployment via a Virtual Appliance, the installation process is very fast and convenient.
I was able to configure the tool on my own in under 2 hours for and integration to a workload that included ESXi, Proxmox, and repositories on AWS S3.
We also tested the disaster recovery process. Using the configuration backup, we successfully restored the service in less than 15 minutes, easily accessing the external repositories.
Since the solution is so intuitive, I didn't need to use technical support, but the sales team was quick to respond to my needs and questions.
For environments of low to medium complexity, it will meet virtually 100% of your requirements.
With over 20 years of experience in backup solutions like TSM, Commvault, and Veeam, I decided to give Nakivo a try after using Veeam for a small number of on-premise workloads.
Its interface is highly intuitive, allowing anyone with experience in backup solutions to set it up quickly.
Since it supports deployment via a Virtual Appliance, the installation process is very fast and convenient.
I was able to configure the tool on my own in under 2 hours for and integration to a workload that included ESXi, Proxmox, and repositories on AWS S3.
We also tested the disaster recovery process. Using the configuration backup, we successfully restored the service in less than 15 minutes, easily accessing the external repositories.
Since the solution is so intuitive, I didn't need to use technical support, but the sales team was quick to respond to my needs and questions.
For environments of low to medium complexity, it will meet virtually 100% of your requirements.
What do you dislike about the product?
It lacks some of the features found in more expensive solutions.
The main feature I missed was an integrated backup of just the SQL Server transaction log. However, this can be worked around using other methods, like scripts or more frequent backup cycles.
The main feature I missed was an integrated backup of just the SQL Server transaction log. However, this can be worked around using other methods, like scripts or more frequent backup cycles.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
To meet our on-premise backup demands with cost reduction and the same functionalities
Nakivo Backup and Replication for multiple VM Platforms
What do you like best about the product?
I installed the Synology DSM application for Nakivo. Using their agents we are backing up Nutanix VMs, vSphere VMs and a standalone Windows server. In addition our backups are being replicated to Wasabi for additional immutable offsite storage.
The configuration was pretty straightforward and so far the system just works. We previously used a Unitrends Recovery appliance but switched to Nakivo when our renewal pricing skyrocketed. I haven't a lot of support, but when I have reached out the responses have been fairly quick and effective.
The configuration was pretty straightforward and so far the system just works. We previously used a Unitrends Recovery appliance but switched to Nakivo when our renewal pricing skyrocketed. I haven't a lot of support, but when I have reached out the responses have been fairly quick and effective.
What do you dislike about the product?
The only issue I've had was using the Synology native app requires waiting for the latest version to hit that platform's release. I had downloaded the latest Nutanix Transporter only to find it didn't work with the prior version manager on Synology. There is no option to download the latest Synology app direct from Nakivo. A minor inconvenience to a solid product.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Nakivo provides native immutable backup support. In addition by leveraging the tie-in to Wasabi we have offsite replication, also immutable.
Straightforward reliable backup
What do you like best about the product?
Nakivo pretty much just works - the initial installation is very straightforward compared to the competition, with configuration after installation being via web interface and no need to dig for settings. I had everything up and running performing backup of all my hosts plus two NAS units within an hour or two. Optimising everything took another day or two once I clearly understood the exact way that Nakivo operates, and since then, everything has been performing well. Backups run every day on schedule and I don't worry about anything being missed. The restore process is also straightforward (including generating boot media for physical hosts), which I appreciate. I found it easy to integrate with everything needed. I did validate a few configuration options with customer support during the first few days of operation just to make sure I had understood the documentation correctly and I received prompt, helpful and courteous replies that provide a lot of confidence in Nakivo.
What do you dislike about the product?
My only dislike is that it's not possible (as far as I can tell) to skip backup up the swap/hibernation file on Windows physical hosts, which results in some needlessly large backups. But storage is cheap, so this isn't a huge problem. Otherwise, everything works well!
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Nakivo solves the problem of having no visibility in to remote backups. I'm using Nakivo to back up physical hosts in three different countries and have a single unified view on this now (previously, I had to check each backup had run manually, and verify everything manually, etc). The architecture of Nakivo with director and transporter is extremely flexible, this is a huge benefit for me.
Very good Product
What do you like best about the product?
I started using Nakivo as an alternative to well-known brands I used before. Initially, it was a matter of cost, but now it's a product I truly can't do without.
What do you dislike about the product?
There's a minor issue when you remove a license from a Microsoft 365 account that's included in a backup job.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
For our company, it has been crucial for data backup and immutability.
Testing the Nakivo tool
What do you like best about the product?
The quick and easy installation, compared to other systems, the initial process with download and implementation, is practically very intuitive, another important aspect is the different platforms that allow Bk to be carried out
What do you dislike about the product?
Please note that you do not have the option to perform a Disaster Recovery enabled, that is, to be able to upload any backup hot from the web with the same Nakivo tool.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The process of setting the scheduled time for the bk
Easy to use, robust, cost- effective
What do you like best about the product?
Our company has used Nakivo as its backup solution for over seven years. From the beginning, I have appreciated how simple and intuitive the software is. I have rarely needed to refer to the documentation when performing basic backup or restore operations. The online help for advanced features is well-organized and descriptive. Support for Microsoft 365 and Proxmox are among the most important features added over the years.
What do you dislike about the product?
- Backup to tape is slower than other available solutions, which is why it is not a viable option for us.
- There were a couple of minor glitches, but they weren't significant enough to contact support.
- There were a couple of minor glitches, but they weren't significant enough to contact support.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Using the Nakivo solution for backup gives us peace of mind regarding data protection and business continuity.
Easy to Install, Easy to Use. Cost Effective solution.
What do you like best about the product?
Intuitive UI, easy to deploy and manage. Very competitive Pricing compared to equivalent solutions from VEEAM and Druva. Reliable Backups across platforms. Robust security (immutability enabled/installed within onboard repository but can also be deployed to other repositories. Very easy integration with Hardware Deduplication platforms (Dell PowerProtect DD & HPE StoreOnce). Can be deployed to NAS system , VMware Virtual Appliance, Windows and Linux. It has a broad interoperability support on Windows and linux distributions. I also love that same console can be used for Infrastructure Backup and Microsoft 365 Backup.
What do you dislike about the product?
I can't find something to state here because everything run smoothly and without errors or misconfigurations. Of course new features are needed to be fully comparable to other equivalent solutions.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Actually we were looking for a more cost effective solution than the current one we use.
Backup software that just works, is easy to use, decently priced, still supports tape backups
What do you like best about the product?
The ease of use when setting up, the amount of information you have when it runs a backup.
The pricing is really good.
Customer support is really good, they are really helpful. For example: the trial was expired but we had more servers in use in the backup jobs then
we have available with our license (perpetual). But 1 e-mail to Nakivo and they had send us a new (limited to a few days) trial to fix everything.
It's really easy to use, you can easily schedule jobs, make sure jobs run after each other.
Restoring is also easy.
One of the things I also really like is that you can have a transporter be installed on a different server/NAS.
So how we have set it up: our primary backup server is connected with NIC teaming with 2x 1gbps connections.
However our QNAP NAS is connected with 2x 10gbps and our VMWare servers are also connected with 10gbps, meaning that with the transporter on the QNAP it actually is able to utilize the 10gbps connection. (Our primary backup server has our SAS tape streamer connected)
The pricing is really good.
Customer support is really good, they are really helpful. For example: the trial was expired but we had more servers in use in the backup jobs then
we have available with our license (perpetual). But 1 e-mail to Nakivo and they had send us a new (limited to a few days) trial to fix everything.
It's really easy to use, you can easily schedule jobs, make sure jobs run after each other.
Restoring is also easy.
One of the things I also really like is that you can have a transporter be installed on a different server/NAS.
So how we have set it up: our primary backup server is connected with NIC teaming with 2x 1gbps connections.
However our QNAP NAS is connected with 2x 10gbps and our VMWare servers are also connected with 10gbps, meaning that with the transporter on the QNAP it actually is able to utilize the 10gbps connection. (Our primary backup server has our SAS tape streamer connected)
What do you dislike about the product?
My biggest downside is that you have to really think about how to set up your backup tapes (as in daily, weekly, monthly, etc and having them all go on different tapes when using a robot).
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We needed software to easily backup multiple VMWare servers.
And because you ideally want an off-site copy of your backups we had chosen to go for a tape streamer because cloud backups are pretty expensive and we have sensitive data so this was the safest and cheapest way to go.
And because you ideally want an off-site copy of your backups we had chosen to go for a tape streamer because cloud backups are pretty expensive and we have sensitive data so this was the safest and cheapest way to go.
Exactly what they advertise. It installs in just five minutes and is incredibly easy to use.
What do you like best about the product?
The installation process was incredibly fast. It took me no more than five minutes from start to finish. The interface is clean, intuitive, and very easy to navigate. Despite its simplicity, the software offers a robust set of features that work reliably and efficiently.
What do you dislike about the product?
Up to this point, I have not encountered anything I dislike.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
As a small organization, we need reliable solutions that are cost-effective but still offer a rich set of features. NAKIVO Backup & Replication solves this problem perfectly. It provides data protection and backup without breaking the budget. What’s even better, it covers all our compliance-related needs, allowing us to meet regulatory requirements.
Really easy to understand backup solution
What do you like best about the product?
The user-friendly graphical interface with many assistants to easily create backups. The support is very helpful and easily reachable.
What do you dislike about the product?
That the free version limits you somewhat, but after all, the company has to implement something too.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We use it to secure some VMs that should be reactivated as quickly as possible in case of an emergency, that's why we use
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