We typically manage VMs after the OS is installed. vCenter simplifies VM management by allowing for the configuration and operation of VMs once an OS, like Windows, is installed.
VMware/ Storage Specialist at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Apr 18, 2024
Some of the most valuable features of vCenter are LACP and vSphere Distributed Switches, as they simplify VLAN propagation between hosts and enable networking duplication and replication.
The most valuable feature of VMware vCenter is the centralized management that allows us to see resources from different data centers and VMware clusters in a single dashboard.
Director Of Technology Operations at Kutleng Engineering Technologies
Apr 3, 2024
VMware vCenter has significantly improved our infrastructure management by enabling virtualization. We can virtualize our infrastructure, eliminating the need to access servers physically. Everything can be managed remotely.
There is a feature called Fault Tolerance (FT), which has been part of vCenter servers since the product's inception.
However, it has a lot of complexity, and when my team tested it, we found it difficult to manage. It also has some bugs. Consequently, we decided not to offer any fault tolerance features to our customers.
Sometimes, vCenter management can be difficult if you forget the password. You can't change or recover the password easily. We then have to reinstall vCenter, which means reconfiguring everything. That's a challenge we've encountered.
System Administrator at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Feb 6, 2024
One notable area for enhancement revolves around cost considerations, as introducing features such as DDoS protection or data compression could reduce expenses.
Director Of Technology Operations at Kutleng Engineering Technologies
Apr 3, 2024
One area where VMware vCenter has room for improvement is its transition to Broadcom. The change in licensing structure and pricing, particularly the shift from perpetual licenses to subscription-only models, is a significant drawback.
