Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter vs VMware Aria Operations comparison

Dell Technologies and Broadcom are both solutions in the Virtualization Management Tools category. Dell Technologies is ranked #9, while Broadcom is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.6. Dell Technologies holds a 4.3% mindshare in VM, compared to Broadcom’s 23.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 13, 2024

VMware Aria Operations and Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter compete in the virtual environments management and optimization category. Dell OpenManage Integration shows superior features in integration and automation, whereas VMware Aria Operations is preferred for its analytics capabilities.

Features: VMware Aria Operations offers advanced analytics, proactive insights, and customizable dashboards. Dell OpenManage Integration provides automated server deployment, configuration management, and comprehensive monitoring.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: VMware Aria Operations is known for straightforward deployment and robust support. Dell OpenManage Integration, while more complex to deploy, benefits from integrated support for Dell hardware.

Pricing and ROI: VMware Aria Operations is noted for competitive pricing and the potential for strong ROI. Dell OpenManage Integration has a higher initial cost but offers significant ROI through its hardware integration and automation.

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Categories and Ranking

Dell OpenManage Integration...

Ranking in Virtualization Management Tools

9th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VMware Aria Operations

Ranking in Virtualization Management Tools

1st

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

376

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Management (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Virtualization Management Tools category, the mindshare of Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter is 4.3%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Aria Operations is 23.7%, down from 34.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Virtualization Management Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
VMware Aria Operations	23.7%
Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter	4.3%
Other	72.0%

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Themba Sibiya

Senior Distributed Platform Administrator at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees

Quick and easy deployment; great recovery

Veeam should work more closely with vCenter. Sometimes the Veeam backup can cause errors that can affect some of operations within the VMware machines. I cannot say whether the bug is with VMware or Veeam, but the companies should work together on this. Also, when something breaks, it's not easy for us to fix. I'm running a banking solution at my company and when there's a problem, I need to be proactive and quick to resolve the problem immediately. Any time I spend on the phone with technical support translates into losses for my company. So, training would be very beneficial. Empower me to use your product efficiently. It would also be nice for long-term customers to receive some sort of recognition in terms of price reduction.

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AldoDomini

Senior System Network Analyst at Net spa

Have faced limitations due to high costs but have maintained reliability over time

The primary issue is the pricing, which is very expensive for my company's budget. We cannot afford to pay such a large fee. We are not Microsoft or BMW; we are a small company. As a small company, I have no power to negotiate directly with VMware. Perhaps larger companies have more opportunity to contract directly with VMware, but I do not have that leverage. The only path I can follow is to change solutions. Net.spA is a company working in the field of waste management. We are not a technological company, so we do not have a large margin to justify purchasing and maintaining the VMware infrastructure at current costs.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"My experience with the solution's technical support was perfect. They are so knowledgeable, all of them. They don't take any chances."

"Capacity planning and workload optimization are good areas in the tool."

"The most valuable feature is its ability to monitor the trends and accurately make predictions about when and where and how and what you need to buy to, first of all, get ahead of your sprawling growth."

"I like the monitoring aspect. One of the biggest things in our environment is being able to see what the entire vCenter environment looks like. The health status, being able to determine when we're having issues with resources, utilization, memory, or CPU."

"The most valuable feature must be positive planning and the way you can see real-time weekly updates, these are the plus points of this solution."

"The most valuable feature is the single pane of glass to see everything in your infrastructure and know when you're running low on resources, and things are over-provisioned and under-provisioned and so on."

"Because we're only using the foundation version, it's really nice to be able to have the one spot to look at all the details over the last six hours, troubleshooting, tagging on the performance statistics together."

"VMware solutions are easy to install."

"I would advise others to start using this because they will not regret it."

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Cons

"When something breaks, it's not easy for us to fix. I'm running a banking solution at my company and when there's a problem, I need to be proactive and quick to resolve the problem immediately."

"When something breaks, it's not easy for us to fix."

"The solution could improve by having more APIs, customized alerts, and documentation."

"VMware vRealize Operations (vROps) can improve the Layer 3 hypervisor VM infrastructure because we do not manage other applications. We need a package, which is too expensive. We would like to manage native VMware applications, VMware native components, hypervisor, and storage, such as vSAN."

"There are some delays in response to the solution's technical support, making it an area where improvements are needed."

"I would like to see them get a holistic view of the organization, not just focusing on the server and the state that it's running on but to widen that out from the end user all the way through. It's a key critical part but actually, it needs to bring outside of that, then to the networking elements and the inter-dependencies that are in hospital solutions."

"The only problem we have is monitoring of the disk space used by the program."

"When you are at your lowest, support is pretty bad. They ask you dumb questions but when you come to second and upper service desk, it is much easier and much better to talk to and resolve the issue."

"One of the big challenge with vROps is there so much to learn as a user as you're doing it. It is also getting these dashboards in front of the executive committee, so they can actually see the environment."

"We integrated vROps with vRealize Log Insight, but it was not helpful to me. It was not giving me any good data."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The initial costs are a bit on the higher side but the licensing is flexible."

"Every VMware product is a licensing challenge. It's always costly. It's based on processors. From a technical side, the product is very good. The challenging part is always the licensing. They should have some kind of alternate pricing models."

"This is an enterprise-level product and everything is included in the VMware Suite license."

"If one is low price and ten is high price, I rate the product price a ten."

"The predictive analysis of the infrastructure helps our customers to reduce downtime and improve capacity planning. Issues are fixed faster with vROps."

"I would like to see a free offering. Cost is always a factor in any sort of line. Obviously, the value added is there and it's worth it."

"The solution requires an annual license which is very expensive."

"Pricing could always be cheaper, but it's acceptable."

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11%

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Midsize Enterprise	61
Large Enterprise	281

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Also Known As

OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter , Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter

VMware vRealize Operations (vROps), vCenter Operations Manager (VCOPS)

Overview

Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter streamlines IT operations, providing centralized management and automation capabilities tailored for VMware environments.

It enables administrators to enhance the efficiency of infrastructure management by offering seamless integration with VMware vCenter. By automating and simplifying administrative tasks, it supports improved operational efficiency in virtualized environments.

What are the valuable features of Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter?

Automated Deployment: Streamlines server deployment by integrating directly with VMware vCenter.
Monitoring and Alerting: Provides comprehensive monitoring and alerts for hardware components.
Firmware Updates: Simplifies the process of updating firmware with minimal manual intervention.
Health Status: Offers detailed health status visibility for servers managed through VMware vCenter.

What should users consider in reviews for potential ROI?

Reduced Downtime: Through proactive monitoring, helps minimize system outages.
Operational Efficiency: Automates routine tasks, leading to time savings.
Cost Savings: Lowers overhead by reducing manual management needs.
Enhanced Security: Regular firmware updates help protect against vulnerabilities.

In healthcare, Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter ensures patient data management systems are robust and responsive. The finance sector benefits from stability and security, critical for handling sensitive financial data, while education institutions use it to maintain reliable e-learning platforms.

Dell Technologies

VMware Aria Operations provides detailed metrics, graphing capabilities, and historical data for proactive infrastructure management, offering a single pane of glass for comprehensive views, alert notifications, and seamless integration with VMware tools.

VMware Aria Operations is designed for monitoring and optimizing virtual environments, empowering businesses to enhance infrastructure efficiency and manage workloads. With stress ratings and capacity planning, it facilitates troubleshooting performance issues while forecasting resource needs. Automation and integration with VMware tools streamline operations, making it indispensable for maintaining system health and enabling data-driven decisions. Users appreciate its comprehensive infrastructure views, though they note the interface complexity and high pricing as key considerations. Improved automation, third-party integration, and usability are desired enhancements.

What are the key features of VMware Aria Operations?

Single Pane of Glass: Provides comprehensive views of infrastructure for easy management.
Performance Monitoring: Tracks performance with detailed metrics and trend analysis.
Capacity Planning: Offers insights into stress ratings and future resource needs.
Alert Notifications: Effectively notifies users of potential system issues.
Automation and Integration: Streamlines operations with VMware tools.

What benefits should users consider in reviews?

Infrastructure Efficiency: Ensures optimal use of virtual environments for effective workload management.
Operational Visibility: Improves decision-making with detailed insights and analytics.
Resource Optimization: Helps forecast and allocate resources efficiently.
Proactive Management: Facilitates early detection of issues to maintain system health.

VMware Aria Operations' implementation across industries like finance, healthcare, and education showcases its utility in maintaining operational efficiency. It aids in tracking usage metrics and integrating workflows, benefiting sectors with critical performance and resource management needs.

Broadcom

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FAW Foundry, Viasat

Science Applications International Corporation, Tribune Media, Heartland Payment Systems, Telkom Indonesia, Columbia Sportswear, iGATE, CSS Corp, Angel Broking, Adira Finance, Hipskind, Beiersdorf Shared Services, Innovate Mas Indonesia, Adobe, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi , Join Experience S.A, Borusan Holdings, Department of Transport - Abu Dhabi

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