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DxEnterprise vs. Nutanix AHV Virtualization
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We performed a comparison between DxEnterprise and Nutanix AHV Virtualization based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Gh0ce
Learning curve when moving from PolyServe is very low. I would refrain from using DxTransfer for moving databases & jobs
It allowed us to have redundant servers for our SQL instances so in the event of system failure, we would only be down for a few minutes while... Read more →
Maneet Kumar
Opting to go with Nutanix has resulted in zero downtime over the last two years, and reduced operational burden
The main advantage we have now, using Nutanix AHV Virtualization, is that it has helped us reduce downtime. Earlier, we were on a three-tier... Read more →
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  • "The price of the solution is fair and if you want support there are additional fees."
  • "The price of the solution can always be lower. However, the price of the solution is reasonable."
  • "Nutanix AHV is free."
  • "The price of Nutanix AHV is reasonable."

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    How does Nutanix AHV compare with VMware vSphere?
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    18th
    out of 21 in Server Virtualization Software
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    6th
    out of 21 in Server Virtualization Software
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    16,600
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    10,202
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    21
    Average Words per Review
    567
    Rating
    8.6
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    Also Known As
    DH2i DxEnterprise
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    Overview

    DxEnterprise is multi-platform Smart Availability software built on patented technology that achieves the highest levels of availability for SQL Server instances and availability groups, containers, and apps across both Windows and Linux environments. It can be used to manage a variety of workloads at the instance level – as well as Docker containers. DxEnterprise is particularly optimized for native or containerized Microsoft SQL Server deployments on any platform and is also adept at management of Oracle on Windows. With DxEnterprise, organizations get advanced fault detection to minimize outages and complete instance mobility from any host to any host, anywhere.

    DxEnterprise expands its Smart Availability capabilities to SQL Server availability groups (AGs) with DxEnterprise for AGs. DxEnterprise for AGs is the only tool on the market that enables SQL Server AGs to be made highly available within and between Windows and Linux nodes across any type of infrastructure, including support for containers - all without relying on cumbersome cluster orchestration technologies like Pacemaker or WSFC.

    DxEnterprise unlocks these key benefits:

    ✔️ Highest levels of availability

    ✔️ Immediate 25%-60% licensing savings

    ✔️ Peak utilization and consolidation

    ✔️ Near-zero planned and unplanned downtime

    ✔️ Management simplicity

    DH2i is a software provider with over 10 years of experience, helping customers around the world enhance their IT management and SQL Server capabilities with DxEnterprise.

    Nutanix AHV is a secure, enterprise-grade solution for intuitive virtualization and container management. It streamlines operations and simplifies management for all your workloads and environments.
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    Asante, Eversheds, Vecima Networks, W&W AFCO Steel, City of Aurora, Menigo, Linn County Sheriff's Office
    JetBlue, International Speedway Corporation, SAIC Volkswagen
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    Computer Software Company29%
    Financial Services Firm25%
    Educational Organization8%
    Retailer8%
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    Educational Organization27%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Manufacturing Company6%
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    Small Business31%
    Midsize Enterprise29%
    Large Enterprise41%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise37%
    Large Enterprise44%
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    DxEnterprise is ranked 18th in Server Virtualization Software while Nutanix AHV Virtualization is ranked 6th in Server Virtualization Software with 45 reviews. DxEnterprise is rated 8.6, while Nutanix AHV Virtualization is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of DxEnterprise writes "Learning curve when moving from PolyServe is very low. I would refrain from using DxTransfer for moving databases & jobs". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Nutanix AHV Virtualization writes "Lightweight, integrates well, and the technical support is responsive". DxEnterprise is most compared with , whereas Nutanix AHV Virtualization is most compared with Proxmox VE, Hyper-V, VMware vSphere, KVM and Citrix Hypervisor. See our DxEnterprise vs. Nutanix AHV Virtualization report.

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