Veeam Backup & Replication

Integration with Cloud Storage

Supports cloud storage vendors like Amazon, Azure, Google, Snowflake, Oracle as targets for replication.

On-Prem Sources

Ability to source data from on-prem applications and data sources.

Integration With Storage Arrays

Supports on-premises storage vendors like SQL Server, DB2, HP, Vertica, Teradata, EMC as targets for replication.

Replication with Cloud

Ability to source data from cloud-based applications and data sources.

Scheduling

Has the ability to schedule replication at desired times if not real-time.

Encryption

Protects data in-transit from the sources and also to the target environment.

Data Customization

Provides full control over what types of  data and sources are being backed up.

Real Time Migration

The solution can move data to databases in real time, which allows for continual updates of the data. (e.g. Change Data Capture)

Management Console

Visual tools that provides information and management of/on the replication performance, status and errors.

Verification and Audits

Compare test, verify and reconcile replication results for accuracy and in support of auditing.

Business Value Created

Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Vendor Support

The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Ease of Implementation

Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Breadth of Features

Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Data Integration

Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Usability and Intuitiveness

End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Quality of Features

Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of IT Administration

This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Ease of Customization

Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Availability and Quality of Training

Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.