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

Find out in this report how the two Server Virtualization Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"What I like about this solution, is that it is easy to configure.""The case fileserver on the web server is the most valuable feature.""The tool's performance is top-notch.""You can increase resources with it automatically.""PowerVM's most valuable features include swift optimisation and real-time migration.""The most valuable feature is the flexibility in terms of managing the hardware resources such as RAM, CPU, and the network.""It's scalable. Whenever we buy another product other than hardware, it's easily integrated into the virtualization software that we download.""The most valuable feature of IBM PowerVM is the performance of the database workload."

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"Simplicity is the most valuable feature.""The setup is efficient.""The storage features and volume system are great.""The dashboard of the solution is one of its strongest points.""Integration is the most valuable feature of the product.""The most valuable feature of Nutanix AHV Virtualization is the user-friendly environment. The integration, implementation, and training for the solution are good.""Nutanix is good for new implementations on the VM side. It's very good for disaster recovery and final storage.""The solution scales very well."

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Cons
"To make it a ten, I would like for them to add automation and configuration tools in order to help use the manager.""Any improvements that can be made in the interface will go a long way to helping us work better.""The performance should be improved.""The cost of this solution is high.""As understand it, IBM sells all its hardware to Lenovo, and only PCs servers are managed by IBM. It's uncertain how much longer IBM will continue in this way, especially with the current trend of transitioning from on-premises to cloud and hybrid models. The market is evolving. Given this market shift, it's essential to identify areas for improvement. IBM has introduced the PowerVM Series, including Linux, which is a positive step. However, customers are already moving towards x86 servers due to cost considerations. The cost of PowerVM compared to x86 servers appears to be a significant factor.""The product's pricing could be less expensive compared to other competitors.""The interface is not user-friendly in places, so it could use some improvement.""A GUI version of VIOS would be a great plus for people moving from Intel-based hypervisors."

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"Nutanix’s support team is not very efficient compared to others.""If you have the need for special hardware like FibreChannel-Cards or such and there is no networked-way around it (such as you could work with USB Dongles via an HW-Dongle-Server of network), you have to use a separate hypervisor.""My storage use is doubled; if I am creating a one TB virtual machine then my storage policy will take two TB from my cluster.""The solution is very expensive.""The solution could improve the call logging system to HPE, it is a bit tedious.""There are times when consultants, construction, or building firms need to use Beam but it can be difficult.""To face no complications in our company, we had to switch off virtual machines one after the other before heading to Nutanix platform and going to edge services to switch off and turn off everything, making it a challenging process for me.""I haven't come across any limitations. Nutanix doesn't support externally attached storage through Fibre Channel. However, Nutanix doesn't support Fibre Channel connectivity. This, in my opinion, is a weakness of Nutanix. For instance, it does not support Cyber Talent. To clarify, you cannot connect external Fibre Channel storage or NAS storage resources with Nutanix. However, VMware vSAN supports such solutions."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The price varies from case to case and you have to negotiate it for every project."
  • "The license cost is bundled with IBM Power Systems as it is limited to RISC-based IBM systems only."
  • "IBM PowerVM costs more than other products but the customer does not need to pay additional money for the licenses. In VMware, you need to license everything. With IBM PowerVM it is unlimited and all-inclusive in the price you pay."
  • "The price of the solution could improve, it is expensive."
  • "We have to purchase the product's licenses."
  • "The solution is expensive."
  • "The pricing for PowerVM is on the higher. Regarding the license, it can be on a monthly or annual basis, depending on the deal. Customers may choose to pay annually, one-time, or monthly based on their agreement with the sales team. As for additional costs, customers need to pay for support if they opt for it. If not, they only pay for the hardware cost as per the agreement."
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  • "The most valuable feature of this solution is that there is no licensing fee."
  • "AHV is free, it's an open-source solution."
  • "Some of the features required additional licenses."
  • "We don't have to pay extra for Acropolis because it is built into Nutanix."
  • "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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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Managing other operating systems is also straightforward with IBM PowerVM.
    Top Answer:The pricing for PowerVM is on the higher side. Regarding the license, it can be on a monthly or annual basis, depending on the deal. Customers may choose to pay annually, one-time, or monthly based on… more »
    Top Answer:As I understand it, IBM sells all its hardware to Lenovo, and only PCs servers are managed by IBM. It's uncertain how much longer IBM will continue in this way, especially with the current trend of… more »
    Top Answer:To understand which is better - Nutanix AHV or VMware vSphere - you need to do a product comparison. Both products support hypervisors. However, Nutanix supports some of the most popular ones and more… more »
    Top Answer:Integration is the most valuable feature of the product.
    Top Answer:The solution’s pricing is relatively fair. It could be improved, though.
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    Also Known As
    PowerVM
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    Overview
    Power is server virtualization without limits. Businesses are turning to PowerVM server virtualization to consolidate multiple workloads onto fewer systems, increasing server utilization and reducing cost. PowerVM provides a secure and scalable server virtualization environment for AIX, IBM i and Linux applications built upon the advanced RAS features and leading performance of the Power Systems platform.
    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.
    Sample Customers
    Sto, Soitec, SNO, Bundesrechenzentrum GmbH, Al Mansour Holding, Baptist Health of Northeast Florida, Huhtamaki, ELK Group, IT-Informatik, Arkansas Tech University, Pneuhage
    JetBlue, International Speedway Corporation, SAIC Volkswagen
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm31%
    Government15%
    Consumer Goods Company15%
    Computer Software Company15%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company22%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Comms Service Provider9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    Computer Software Company33%
    Financial Services Firm24%
    Retailer10%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization27%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Manufacturing Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business38%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise46%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise64%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business32%
    Midsize Enterprise32%
    Large Enterprise36%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise37%
    Large Enterprise45%
    Buyer's Guide
    IBM PowerVM vs. Nutanix AHV Virtualization
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about IBM PowerVM vs. Nutanix AHV Virtualization and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,234 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    IBM PowerVM is ranked 9th in Server Virtualization Software with 25 reviews while Nutanix AHV Virtualization is ranked 6th in Server Virtualization Software with 44 reviews. IBM PowerVM is rated 8.4, while Nutanix AHV Virtualization is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of IBM PowerVM writes "A stable system for high-end data processing with a great support structure". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Nutanix AHV Virtualization writes "Lightweight, integrates well, and the technical support is responsive". IBM PowerVM is most compared with VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, KVM, Proxmox VE and Oracle VM VirtualBox, whereas Nutanix AHV Virtualization is most compared with Proxmox VE, VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, KVM and Citrix Hypervisor. See our IBM PowerVM vs. Nutanix AHV Virtualization report.

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