Arctera Backup Exec Reviews & Product Details

Backup Exec is a simple, secure, unified and comprehensive data protection software solution. It is designed to help organizations protect their data by providing a range of features for backup, disaster recovery, and archiving. Key features of Backup Exec include: Data Backup: Backup Exec offers flexible backup options for various environments, including virtual machines, physical servers, cloud storage, and databases. It can back up data from both on-premises and cloud-based systems. Disaster Recovery: The software includes tools for disaster recovery, ensuring that businesses can quickly restore their critical systems and data in the event of a system failure, data corruption, or cyberattack. Cross-Platform Support: It supports a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and VMware, as well as cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. Centralized Management: Backup Exec provides a centralized interface to manage backups, monitor system status, and configure backup policies, making it easier for IT administrators to oversee the entire backup environment. File and Application Protection: It includes specialized agents for backing up applications like Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server, and SharePoint, as well as file-level backup. Cloud Integration: Backup Exec integrates with cloud storage, allowing organizations to back up data directly to the cloud for offsite storage and disaster recovery. Encryption and Security: The software offers encryption both during the backup process and for data storage, ensuring that sensitive data is secure and compliant with regulations. Automated Backups: Backup Exec can automate backup tasks based on customizable schedules, reducing manual intervention and ensuring that backups occur regularly. In summary, Backup Exec is a powerful solution for businesses looking to protect and recover their critical data, with a range of features that address the needs of both small and large organizations.

Seller

Arctera

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Languages Supported

German, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)

Solution Type

All-in-One

Overview by

Dylon Mills

Value at a Glance

Averages based on real user reviews.

Time to Implement

1 month

Return on Investment

19 months

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User Insights

Average based on 275 real user reviews.

Implementation Time

1 month

Perceived Cost

$$$$$

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Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3/21/2022

"Simple & Trusted Solution"

5/5

What do you like best about Arctera Backup Exec?

Very very simple UI, where the user is not required to attend any training to understand this product. Even the initial configuration is so simple that just read the comment and move on to the next step. And importantly product keeps on updating with new trending and business mandate features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arctera Backup Exec?

Still using the Java console. Where I want to explore the same in Web UI. Obviously from security prospects and remove the dependency of server admin access. Along with that RBAC must be introduced. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Lucas Church of Arctera Backup Exec

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Good Day,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for Backup Exec. We are happy to hear that you find the product to be simple, secure, and unified . Be on the lookout for our newest product updates, and let us know if we can better serve you.

Verified User in Automotive

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/22/2022

"Backup and Restore data easily."

5/5

What do you like best about Arctera Backup Exec?

It is a very versatile backup solution, easy to manage and very helpful when you need help to recover information; friendly reports powerful user interface to manage it easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arctera Backup Exec?

I have nothing to respond to; the software works great, but I think it is essential to use the correct hardware. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Education Management

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/23/2022

"Backup Exec, a solid product for SMB"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Arctera Backup Exec?

Backup Exec is easy to install, the graphic user interface is intuitive and it is very simple to get started if you have a basic understanding of what backup is all about. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arctera Backup Exec?

Instead of just a software handbook, perhaps include guidance on matters like backup plans, tape rotation, and the operational components of a backup system. However, overall, this is a fantastic tool for single users or small workgroups. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Geovanny J.

Ing. Especialista

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

11/23/2022

"Specialist Engineer"

5/5

What do you like best about Arctera Backup Exec?

how simple it is to manage and the licensing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arctera Backup Exec?

It does not support all Unix operating systems Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mangesh S.

Security Manager

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

2/7/2023

"BackupExec Data protection"

5/5

What do you like best about Arctera Backup Exec?

Excellent data protection solution for small/mid-level organizations and also having threat protection Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arctera Backup Exec?

Complex licensing. Should improve on dashboard. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Defense & Space

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/28/2022

"Backup Exec is full featured and easy to use."

4.5/5

What do you like best about Arctera Backup Exec?

The ability to backup many systems in distributed locations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arctera Backup Exec?

I dislike that Backup Exec does not include the ability to backup a system's Bitlocker recovery key when saving its system state. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

12/16/2022

"The Backup Exec Experience"

5/5

What do you like best about Arctera Backup Exec?

It does what it intends to do well. It backs stuff up. It has allowed me to keep and store several thousands of backups I can use whenever necessary. The restoring feature always works very well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arctera Backup Exec?

The PDF report that backup exec sends out is a little lack luster. I wish it had more detail and I wish there was a way to make it more noticable when there was an error. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

4/4/2023

"Stable and functional"

5/5

What do you like best about Arctera Backup Exec?

Stable, it generally doesn't give errors; the offered resources work 100%. Also includes m365 now. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arctera Backup Exec?

Heavy, requires too much memory and processing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Wholesale

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/28/2022

"User friendly"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Arctera Backup Exec?

Easy to install and the user interface is simple Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arctera Backup Exec?

I tried to back up some of the virtual machines but it was unsuccessful, and I have to spend time reading the online help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Chemicals

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

11/22/2022

"Very happy and satisfied with the product."

4.5/5

What do you like best about Arctera Backup Exec?

The ease of creating a backup job. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Arctera Backup Exec?

Lately I had to set up an S3 backup space and it was somewhat confusing because I had to add the certificate. It was easy to find the solution in Veritas help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.