You need to know what you're doing, like with all products. If you have everything checked and ready, an hour or an hour and a half for implementation is reasonable. It depends on preparation, like other products.

The product's initial setup phase was easy.

The initial setup was notably complex and challenging. We encountered difficulties in both initiating and operating the platform initially. We utilized vCenter for storage, but its performance was subpar, leading us to transition to a third-party storage solution. Since then, stability and performance have significantly improved. Although there may have been some initial setbacks, the platform has since caught up, providing satisfactory performance.

The initial setup is not that simple. One of the issues we faced in the beginning was that most of our devices were enrolled on legacy profiles, and we were advised to migrate to the enterprise. 

However, because we have templates that are used in the hotel rooms and we have around 3000 tablets, it's not convenient for us to go into each room and reenroll the tablets to Android Enterprise. So, we have a lot of tablets still on legacy mode.

Usually, when there's an issue, the first thing that the engineers tell me is that legacy support is no longer in end-of-life and that I should move to enterprise. However, support for legacy mode is very limited.

We use SaaS, managed by VMware.

The initial setup was very complex but now it is very simple.

The setup and deployment are rather complex because all networking and storage components need to be included. 

The initial setup of this solution is not easy. You need to use professional services to be effective. Unfortunately, the skill set for vCloud Director is not easily available, and it cannot be consumed straight out of the box. 

Once deployed, we only require one person to spend twenty minutes a day on maintaining the product.

The initial setup was quite simple.

The initial setup for vCloud Director was simple when we started, but then it became complex, particularly when we started growing. When we had multiple tenants, and a unique set of tenant organizations within vCloud Director, setting it up started to get complex.

Initial setup was pretty simple. For deployment, we used three or four people across six regions.

We use around 25 people to maintain the solution across six regions.

The initial setup is easy. However, it requires essential work experience and information to understand the platform.

Compared to its competitors, the initial setup of vCloud Director is more difficult than it should be.

The initial setup of the vCloud Director was not complex and not easy, it was in the middle range of difficulty. It could be made easier. 

The initial setup was pretty easy.

The initial setup was complex at first, because none of us had dealt with the technology before. However, as we followed documentation and had help from VMware to get us off the ground, it became easier as time went on and we became more familiar with the product.

The initial setup was moderately complex.

We currently rely on VMware for deployment, and they portray it as a complex process that needs a lot of judges.

In the end, the initial setup was straightforward, but we had to try to do it a few times.

There seemed to be different bits of paperwork or instructions available from various places. We always had to go looking for what to do next. There didn't seem to be any type of integrated path on how to do the initial setup.

The initial setup of vCloud Director is straightforward and takes approximately two days.

The tool's setup is straightforward. The product's deployment is fast and gets completed in a week. A full deployment can take around one to two months to complete. Only two to three people are required to handle the deployment. 

The initial setup of vCloud Director is simple, it is not complex.

The initial installation and setup are very quick. It takes minutes rather than hours or days.  

The initial setup was complex because we had more than one solution to implement.

The initial setup was complex.

The initial setup is simple. The support for the deployment is very good. We were happy with the deployment, it is very simple and if you get team that is familiar with various solutions you can deploy very quickly.

In the older version, VMware supported NSX, but right now VMware provides NSX-T. NSX-T can connect your network, your VMware, your vCloud network to the SDN, and you can connect to other platforms. The initialization and the configuration in VMware is simple. We didn't have any issues.

The initial setup was straightforward the first time. It was complex the second time. It became a brownfield because we had several products integrated and we had to connect them every time. The roadmap wasn't easy, but we did it. 

Setup was quite straightforward, because VMware always provides great documentation for deployment, configuration and troubleshooting.

It can be easy to deploy but there is some complexity in terms of the configuration.

The initial setup is not straightforward; it can be complicated. The deployment can take one to two weeks.

The initial setup is straightforward.

The time it takes to deploy depends on the number of cells. For example, if you have two cells it will take 40 to 45 minutes. Not more than that.

Initially, the setup was complex but VMware is working to simplify the integration. 

Initial setup was straightforward.

Straightforward, as it's designed at a more abstract level.

The Cloud Director setup has improved tremendously compared to where it started. I have seen how complex it used to be. Now, it has become easy and robust. The setup is more straightforward and seamless than before. 

The setup is complex as we have our own customized portals which we integrated with the product. It's quite a complex solution.

The initial setup was complex. There's a lot of things you have to factor in, like security, backup, disaster recovery, monitoring, and how to maintain the platform. It's something we still struggle with, but it's getting better.

The initial setup is quite straightforward with the new enhancements. It could be improved in terms of how the database's high availability is taken into account. They can still streamline the installation process but compared to when it was launched, it's much better now. With the recent availability of cloud provider hub and cloud foundation, I think deployment can be very easily done within a couple of days and that includes all the planning. 

I wasn't part of initial set-up, but I believe it’s complex based on the senior engineer’s experience.

For example, right now the metrics to upgrade is complex, requiring certain elements. It’s very simple to use and train end-users. In our shop, we try to make them more self-sufficient, so a lot of knowledge transfer.

The initial setup was completed four years ago; the deployment was not straightforward or easy from what I can recall. We've installed the environment this year and it was quite straightforward. Much easier than five years ago.

vCloud Availability is hard to install but vCloud Director is easy to install.

Complicated – there was no upgrade path from Lab Manager to vCloud Director, so we basically had to design a new solution.

It was complex as it does not include a good, extensive feasibility and compatibility guide.

Setup is easy.

The initial setup is straightforward.

It has an easy setup by following the documentation.

The deployment is easy.