- High Availability
- computability
- vMotion
- DR
VMware vSphere Review
We leveraged it to help us with our DR following power outages. However, we don't necessarily have a need for the expensive add-ons.
Valuable Features
Improvements to My Organization
Our DR count changed – we had quite a few power outtages that opened our eyes to DR and by leveraging vSphere we are able to get to our goal.
Room for Improvement
I know a lot of the stuff that we have issues with have been addressed in v6 like template management. Some of the add-ons are expensive without a specific large need.
Stability Issues
Very stable – its great.
Scalability Issues
Easy – very easy, expecially with Nutanix. It takes longer to get the hardware than to deploy it.
Customer Service and Technical Support
I’d say 10/10 – we’ve never had a problem that wasn’t solved right away if we have to call.
Initial Setup
It was straightforward.
Other Solutions Considered
We looked at a couple others and VMware was just better because of vMotion, its ease of management, and the interface.
Other Advice
Peer reviews are pretty important, more so than online resources.
**Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Oct 09 2015
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Systems Administrator at Blood Systems Inc.
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