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My main use case for NAKIVO Backup & Replication is backup and recovery, as well as disaster recovery. As an MSP, I provide backup services to our clients, where our clients back up primarily virtual machines, but many also back up workstations and physical servers.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication has positively impacted my organization by allowing us to easily provide backup services to our clients.

This has affected my business in that NAKIVO Backup & Replication has helped us save time, reduce costs, and improve reliability for our clients, as it is much more price-efficient than other more popular solutions. It allows us to save time by not requiring a specific Windows server deployment, and we have verified its reliability by working with it for two years.

One of the best features NAKIVO Backup & Replication offers is its deployment versatility, as we do not need to deploy a Windows server and its licensing to implement NAKIVO Backup & Replication backup servers. Additionally, the web interface is much better and more user-friendly than other providers.

Improving NAKIVO Backup & Replication involves addressing the hassle of choosing the right license level when starting out, especially with specific requirements, and the lack of macOS support has been the biggest drawback when presenting NAKIVO Backup & Replication as an all-encompassing solution to our clients.

Additional needed improvements include faster update cycles for the latest hypervisor versions and the availability of macOS backups.

I have been using NAKIVO Backup & Replication for two years.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is stable.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication's scalability is perfectly scalable, as it has the ability to connect to multiple repositories and even the feature of scaled-out repositories for multi-level storage.

Customer support for NAKIVO Backup & Replication has been great, as they are helpful and quick to respond.

I previously used Veeam, but I migrated to NAKIVO Backup & Replication because of the licensing costs.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing shows that NAKIVO Backup & Replication is more price-efficient than other solutions, and we are satisfied with the pricing.

The return on investment can be seen directly by the licensing costs, as well as the lack of requirement for a Windows Server license.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing shows that NAKIVO Backup & Replication is more price-efficient than other solutions, and we are satisfied with the pricing.

I did not evaluate other options before choosing NAKIVO Backup & Replication.

My advice to others looking into using NAKIVO Backup & Replication is to have a meeting with a NAKIVO Backup & Replication representative, specifically about the licensing. I would rate this solution a 9 out of 10.

We use NAKIVO Backup & Replication to replicate our workloads, as we run the VMware vSphere environment, allowing us to replicate those servers or VMs from production to DR.

Recently, just a few weeks ago, we had an issue with our storage on which the VMs were hosted, and thankfully, because we were running NAKIVO Backup & Replication, we had already replicated the servers from production to DR, so when the storage in production went off, we were able to bring up the servers at the DR site without any interruption, with just minimal data loss.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication has been useful; in terms of licensing, it is way cheaper than other solutions, and setting it up in terms of implementation was easier and not difficult to do. The user interface is friendly and straightforward to use.

The best features NAKIVO Backup & Replication offers in my experience include the VMware replication jobs, which allow us to schedule the replication of servers at specific times and move them as quickly as possible. The Change Block Technology (CBT) aspect helps us check if data has really moved without even turning on the server, by just looking at the reports that have been sent, making it a beneficial feature.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication has positively impacted our organization by providing much cheaper pricing compared to other solutions, which means we have saved more money, and integrating it with our solution, the VMware vSphere, is not challenging.

It would be helpful if NAKIVO Backup & Replication could explore other areas such as UNIX environments, like IBM AIX server versions, since most of the core banking applications sit on those, which we need to back up and integrate.

I have been working in my current field for over a year, and I have been using NAKIVO Backup & Replication for over two years, with a year in my previous employment and more than a year in the current role.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is generally stable in my environment as it relies on the network to do its migration, so while it is stable overall, a stable network is necessary for it to run effectively.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication is easy to scale up; we recently deployed a number of transporters in our two environments, making scaling straightforward.

My experience with customer support for NAKIVO Backup & Replication has been largely positive; they are mostly available on weekdays, but if you need assistance on a weekend, you have to notify them in advance, making weekend support a bit challenging.

I have had experience using Veeam, but my institution was using a different solution that lacked efficient replication features, leading us to switch to NAKIVO Backup & Replication, which offers easy use, flexibility, and a user-friendly interface. Previously, we were using Iperius, which was not too efficient.

I do not have much information on the return on investment, but I can say that if we were to go for other solutions such as Veeam, we would have paid much more, considering the number of servers we use in our environment. In terms of money, we have saved more, and because we are able to replicate everything from production to DR, we can now seamlessly work in any environment we want without needing many employees, as just one person in a single pane of glass can handle the switching.

Before choosing NAKIVO Backup & Replication, we evaluated other options, including Veeam and Iperius. Since Veeam charges per instance and had high costs based on the instances, we opted for NAKIVO Backup & Replication, which charges per number of sockets and does almost everything Veeam does, making it a better choice for us.

I think NAKIVO Backup & Replication is a good tool and I would recommend it to anybody.

This review has been rated 9 out of 10.

I find this interview satisfactory and suggest that if there is an option to type or provide a video, that would be fine.

In general, my clients' use case for NAKIVO Backup & Replication involves small business customers who would like to build physical and logical independent backup solutions with a small budget, and of course all Synology or maybe QNAP are the most popular here in Latvia. Other vendors require generic servers and Windows licenses, but NAKIVO Backup & Replication only requires a small box and can work with limited resources.

Functionality-wise, NAKIVO Backup & Replication does great backups for Proxmox and VMware infrastructures that I work with on a regular basis. However, it makes working with Office 365 backups rather difficult, as it's very slow, and I have several customers who are quite disappointed with NAKIVO Backup & Replication about this.

The slowness is not about integration but due to how it's built; it's very slow and perhaps this is because it works on NAS devices or network-attached storages with their limited resources. Recently, I found out about one disadvantage of the NAKIVO agent that works on physical servers; they certified that they do not have a block tracking mechanism for physical Windows servers, so if a server is huge, say several terabytes, it cannot perform incremental backups and reads all the drives each time, which has left several of my customers suffering from this issue.

If we compare NAKIVO Backup & Replication with Veeam, it has slightly worse deduplication rates as it uses a 4 megabyte block by default, which is huge, and I have a 400-person customer for whom this product was not able to be used at all.

While it's possible to manually change the block size using expert settings, the default 4 megabyte replication block contributes to the slower deduplication rates compared to Veeam's 128-kilobyte blocks, which are much smaller and thus yield higher deduplication rates. However, NAKIVO Backup & Replication does send emails and monthly reports, including SLA coverage reports, which I find useful.

I have been working with NAKIVO Backup & Replication for six thousand days.

I would rate the stability of NAKIVO Backup & Replication between seven and eight out of ten.

The scalability rating is the same as stability.

Regarding NAKIVO Backup & Replication technical support, I believe they provide better support than Veeam due to their very good reaction time, which is usually just a few hours. In most cases, NAKIVO engineers try to connect to the remote system, organize a remote session, and troubleshoot the issues. In contrast, with Veeam basic support, you will have to handle most troubleshooting steps yourself, while Veeam engineers typically just send you instructions, and their production support is very pricey.

When comparing NAKIVO Backup & Replication to its competitors, my opinion is that for customers looking for the most affordable solutions, it would definitely be NAKIVO Backup & Replication. However, if customers are looking for immutable backups, which have been a must-have feature for the past two years, they would probably choose Veeam since it supports those options. NAKIVO Backup & Replication is building their immutable technology just to be compatible but it could be hard to compete with Veeam.

As an integrator, I currently work with NAKIVO Backup & Replication and am not the end user, so I work with almost all backup vendors. I would rate NAKIVO Backup & Replication an eight out of ten overall, as it's a good product.

We keep getting requirements, and we would like to fulfill them with a product and service by exploring what is possible, specifically in an MSP environment. We have used Rapid Recovery from Quest, NAKIVO, and older products like Veritas Backup Executive.

The cost aspect and the ease of licensing, along with simplified licensing, are most valuable. Deduplication, compression, and encryption features are delivered across most products.

We have used it on Windows but haven't had the opportunity to implement their console on Linux. The VM, restore, and file recovery capabilities are considered gold standards. Additionally, the replication capability in Quest ensures delivery.

They had given a feature of real-time replication which they stopped in NAKIVO. When we wanted to sell, they backed out, and currently, it is not available across platforms.

We have been using Quest Rapid Recovery for over 15 years, which started as a company called AppAssure. NAKIVO has been used for many years, with implementations in various environments.

These are world-standard products and they don't require much attention. They are built with newer technology and processes, needing less support.

The solution is capable and reliable in terms of scalability.

These products don't need much support. They are equipped with newer technology, requiring less attention. Nonetheless, their support is good and responsive when required.

We have used Veritas Backup Executive and have been using Quest Rapid Recovery, which started as AppAssure.

The initial setup is fine, and it doesn't take much effort.

The product is affordable even for smaller organizations.

Alternative solutions include Quest, Veritas Backup Executive, and AppAssure, among others.

I would rate the solution a seven out of ten overall. There is a need for products and services that will help for MSP-employed services for backup. We are always looking for alternatives and are not confined to specific products. It is important that solutions work efficiently for our use cases.

We use Nakivo to back up our VPS servers and NAS devices. The UI and features are quite satisfactory, and there are several expansion possibilities. We liked the new MSP feature, which gives users specific access to specific machines.

NAKIVO runs on a Linux server that requires low resources, so it gives us the option to expand our services and maintain the backup infrastructure to our budget.

It provides very good support that responds immediately when we need help or instructions.

It also provides an easy-to-use UI for setting it up.

NAKIVO gives us the security to retain valuable data backups and recover them in case of emergency.

It provides our customers with a backup option in case they accidentally delete something or restore their applications to previous versions if something needs to be restored.

It also gives us the option to provide our customers with backup infrastructure as a service based on the MSP feature that NAKIVO has.

NAKIVO runs on a Linux server that requires low resources, so it gives us the option to expand our services and maintain the backup infrastructure to our budget.

There are features that we would like to be integrated such as the ability to exclude directories, the creation of an image for bare metal restore as well as the creation of Plesk integration to use NAKIVO as a Plesk backup tool. The last one is very important and will make the solution stand out among similar products. It's a feature that Acronis already has, and it makes it very easy for admins or customers to restore their files, emails, and databases directly from inside the Plesk panel very fast.

I've used the solution for about a year.

The solution is a steady product. That said, in some cases, you may need help from their support.

Scalability is fast, with some room for improvement.

NAKIVO support is one of the best that we have worked with.

We used Comet, however, we made the change due to its pricing change, which made the old solution very expensive for a hosted solution.

The setup was very easy. We were following NAKIVO's documentation.

We set NAKIVO up from our end, and it was very easy.

It's very well priced based on the features and the services that it provides.

We also checked Comet, Acronis, and Veeam.

I have deployed the solution in the data center environment, managing both virtual machines and physical servers. Local backups have been implemented, and tasks that were previously done manually are now automated, increasing the productivity of the IT team, as they can focus on other tasks while the tool handles the backups.

Additionally, the solution has been configured for database backups, which used to be a major headache for database administrators, especially when databases were damaged. Now, with both full and incremental backups, the response time for data recovery has been significantly reduced. The experience has been excellent.

Nakivo enables the automation of tasks within the organization, addressing issues related to forgetting such a critical task as data protection and mitigating the risk of data loss due to human error.

Additionally, it provides a centralized environment for managing backups, ensuring constant monitoring and validation of both backups and storage usage, all just a click away.

It is an investment that every institution that understands the value of every bit of data within the organization should make. Nakivo is an excellent option to consider.

The most notable feature of the solution is its ability to perform granular backups, allowing complete customization of what we want to back up.

The ability to define and back up even individual critical files according to our specified schedule is highly valued.

Additionally, its capability to back up virtual machines is noteworthy, but its ability to verify the bootability of these backups is especially practical.

Previously, it was often necessary to restore servers without knowing if the backup would work. Now, we simply verify if the backup is up-to-date and proceed with the restoration.

NAKIVO should broaden its horizons in terms of compatibility and integration with other tools. For instance, it would be beneficial to test its integration with other virtual environments like Proxmox, as I have not yet had the opportunity to conduct the necessary tests for this new proposal from NAKIVO.

Additionally, integrating the tool with ERP systems and monitoring tools is essential. Lastly, I would suggest putting more effort into making the user interface more intuitive to enhance the backup management experience.

I have been working with the solution for nearly a year, from design to implementation, and I am truly impressed by how comprehensive the tool is. It even features functionalities found in the most well-known backup solutions but at a more affordable price.

It is a very stable and reliable solution. At least so far, I haven't encountered any errors in the backup tasks.

It is a solution that can support growth, whether it is geographical expansion or an increase in the amount of data to be managed. You just need to keep in mind some licensing considerations.

I've used solutions from other providers before. However, the main reason for switching to NAKIVO was the cost-effectiveness of the solution and the extensive software benefits it offers.

It is a solution where both deployment and future growth are easy to manage, so this aspect does not have to become a headache for administrators.

The implementation was carried out by an internal team.

Thoroughly assess your needs before purchasing the solution. Depending on how your data center operates, you will need to determine whether the licensing should be based on workload or socket.

It’s also crucial to ensure that your network provides the necessary conditions and speeds to enable fast and efficient backups.

Yes, solutions like Veeam Backup have been evaluated.

Don’t be deterred by the competitive pricing of this solution; it is highly effective and functional.

If you prefer not to take a blind risk, you can request a 15-day demo by simply filling out a form on the manufacturer's website.

We implemented NAKIVO into a VMware infrastructure in order to back up all virtual servers, services, and data to two different NAS on-premise and to an AWS S3 immutable repository.

We configured NAKIVO to perform daily incremental backups and weekly full backups. The implementation process was smooth, and NAKIVO's user-friendly interface allowed us to quickly set up and manage our backup schedules.

We particularly appreciate the reliability and efficiency of NAKIVO's backup and recovery features. The support team has been responsive and helpful, ensuring that any issues are promptly resolved.

This solution has significantly improved our data protection strategy and has provided us with peace of mind knowing our critical data is securely backed up.

NAKIVO Backup & Replication has significantly improved our organization by enhancing our data protection strategy and ensuring the reliability of our backups.

Before implementing NAKIVO, our backup processes were time-consuming and often unreliable. With NAKIVO, we have automated daily incremental and weekly full backups, reducing manual intervention and minimizing the risk of data loss.

The software's efficient storage utilization and seamless integration with our VMware infrastructure have optimized our backup operations. Additionally, the ability to backup to both on-premise NAS devices and an AWS S3 immutable repository provides us with a robust disaster recovery solution.

The user-friendly interface and responsive support team have further streamlined our backup management, allowing us to focus more on other critical IT tasks.

The features we have found most valuable in NAKIVO Backup & Replication include its cost-effectiveness, seamless integrations, comprehensive functionalities, and ease of installation and management.

The pricing model is very competitive, providing excellent value for the robust features offered. Its seamless integration with our VMware infrastructure ensures smooth operation without any compatibility issues. The wide range of functionalities, including incremental and full backups, storage optimization, and disaster recovery options, meets all our backup needs comprehensively.

Moreover, the simplicity of installation and the intuitive user interface have made it easy for our team to quickly set up and manage the backups without requiring extensive training.

While NAKIVO Backup & Replication is an excellent product, there are a few areas where it could be improved. The reporting features could be enhanced to provide more detailed and customizable reports for better insights into backup operations. Also, the user interface, while generally user-friendly, could benefit from further refinement to make navigation and configuration even more intuitive. Improved support for a wider range of cloud storage providers would also be beneficial, giving users more flexibility in their backup options.

I've used the solution for one year.

The stability is good. I didn't experience any issues or stability problems.

The support is fast to reply and kind. They solved our issues.

We used Uranium Backup. We switched in order to access the features that NAKIVO offers.

We implemented the solution in-house.

I advise others to carefully evaluate their specific needs and compare them with NAKIVO's pricing and licensing options.

The setup cost is relatively low, and the licensing is flexible, offering options that can scale with your business. Be sure to take advantage of any available trials or demos to fully understand the product's value before committing.

Also, consider the long-term savings and benefits of efficient data protection and recovery when evaluating the cost.

We did evaluate Veeam and Acronis.