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Global Manager at a mining and metals company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Oct 27, 2021
Flexible, stable, and simple installation
Pros and Cons
  • "Nutanix Acropolis AOS is flexible and has helped people to work from home during the pandemic."
  • "The productivity and work efficiency of Nutanix Acropolis AOS could improve."

What is most valuable?

Nutanix Acropolis AOS is flexible and has helped people to work from home during the pandemic.

What needs improvement?

The productivity and work efficiency of Nutanix Acropolis AOS could improve.

In the future, the solution could improve by having more cloud features.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Nutanix Acropolis AOS for two and a half years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Nutanix Acropolis AOS has been stable.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I have found Nutanix Acropolis AOS to be scalable.

We have approximately 400 users using this solution in my organization.

How are customer service and support?

We have never had any major critical issues, we have not had the need to use the support. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have previously used VxRail and it is very similar to Nutanix Acropolis AOS.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was client-based and it was easy.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The cost of Nutanix Acropolis AOS is reasonable.

What other advice do I have?

By deploying this solution you will receive the best results compared to other HCI solutions.

I rate Nutanix Acropolis AOS an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Nutanix ,Vmware & AWS Admin at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Oct 24, 2021
Outstanding support, good storage feature, reliable, scales well, and is reasonably priced
Pros and Cons
  • "The hyperconvergence service, as well as the DR solution, are game-changers for Nutanix."
  • "It would be great if they could improve the GUI features."

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features of this solution are the storage feature on the File Server. 

The hyperconvergence service, as well as the DR solution, are game-changers for Nutanix.

What needs improvement?

Some of the features in the user interface can only be accessed through the command-line interface.

It would be great if they could improve the GUI features.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Nutanix Acropolis AOS for more than five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of Nutanix Acropolis AOS is very good. In the five years that I have been working with this solution, I have not had any issues with stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is good. I have created many clusters.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support is excellent. I've never received this level of service from another vendor.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have only worked with Nutanix Hyperconverged solutions.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is easy, especially when compared with other products.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

When compared to the competitors, the price is reasonable.

What other advice do I have?

I am a technical administrator. I am responsible for the installation, configuration, and management of Acropolis. 

They must consider all of the requirements for implementing this solution; otherwise, they will have stability issues.

I would rate Nutanix Acropolis AOS an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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Manager at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Sep 23, 2021
Stable, easy to deploy, and quick to implement
Pros and Cons
  • "Technical support is okay."
  • "In Thailand, there really isn't a cloud version of Nutanx available to us."

What is our primary use case?

We mostly provide the solution to our clients as a virtual server. 

What is most valuable?

Many clients use the solution in order to move the data center in-house or to a data center in the entity itself. It helps them reduce their footprint.

The solution is stable.

It's scalable. It's software-defined storage.

The initial setup is very easy and the implementation happens quickly.

Technical support is okay.

What needs improvement?

In Thailand, there really isn't a cloud version of Nutanx available to us. I'd like to see the cloud come to the country, and I'd like to try using it.

For how long have I used the solution?

The solution entered Thailand around six years ago, which is when we adopted it. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is very stable. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is quite scalable. If a company needs to expand it, it can do so.

At the time I have about ten users on the solution.

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support has been okay. We don't have any complaints, as the solution is working quite well overall.

How was the initial setup?

The initial installation is straightforward. That said, for the first time, there may be some instruction needed, and some prep work so that you understand what's going on. However, for a new installation, it's quite easy and not overly complex.

The deployment is quick. It doesn't take more than two hours. That includes the hardware installation, not just setup and configuration.

We just need one person (an engineer) to perform maintenance tasks.

What about the implementation team?

We're integrators. We're able to help our clients implement the solution.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Typically, clients pay a yearly license fee.

What other advice do I have?

We are an integrator.

I'd rate the solution at a ten out of ten. We've been very happy with its capabilities overall.

I'd recommend the solution to other users and organizations.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Technical Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Reseller
Aug 21, 2021
Effective AHV feature, stable, and simple to install
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature I have found to be the Acropolis Hypervisor (AHV)."
  • "Nutanix Acropolis AOS could improve by adding some NAS features, similar to the ones that are available in the NetApp solution."

What is our primary use case?

We use Nutanix Acropolis AOS as an HCI platform.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature I have found to be the Acropolis Hypervisor (AHV).

What needs improvement?

Nutanix Acropolis AOS could improve by adding some NAS features, similar to the ones that are available in the NetApp solution.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Nutanix Acropolis AOS for approximately five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution provides good stability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable, most of our customers are enterprise companies.

How are customer service and technical support?

We have received good technical support. However, they do not support all partners the same, it is difficult for some to get involved.

How was the initial setup?

This version of the solution is easy to install compared to the previous one. Additionally, configuring data storage, such as EMC or NetApp, has become a lot easier.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The price of the solution is high.

What other advice do I have?

This solution is one o the top platforms in its class.

I rate Nutanix Acropolis AOS an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1034406 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Program Officer at a non-profit with 5,001-10,000 employees
Reseller
Jul 16, 2021
Integrates well, simple to manage, and high quality support
Pros and Cons
  • "Nutanix Acropolis AOS is easy to use, integrates with other hardware configurations, and is simple to manage."

    What is our primary use case?

    We are using Nutanix Acropolis AOS for running applications.

    What is most valuable?

    Nutanix Acropolis AOS is easy to use, integrates with other hardware configurations, and is simple to manage.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using this solution for approximately four years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    I have found the solution reliable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    The solution is easy to scale and upgrade.

    We have approximately 30 clients using this solution.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    The technical support is excellent for Nutanix, they are very responsive.

    How was the initial setup?

    The installation difficulty depends on the environment but it typically is simple.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    There is a license required for this solution and my clients usually purchase a two-year license with extended support. The price of the solution could be reduced, it is more expensive than competitors. You are able to receive some discounts if you meet certain criteria that make the price more comparable to others. However, the discounts tend to be difficult to qualify for. 

    What other advice do I have?

    I rate Nutanix Acropolis AOS a nine out of ten.

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    reviewer1461453 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Presales Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
    Real User
    Dec 31, 2020
    Stable, supports multi-cloud integration, quick to deploy, and the support is responsive
    Pros and Cons
    • "It supports multi-cloud integration that includes AWS, Google, and Azure."
    • "In the future, I would like to see integration with external storage using the fiber channel"

    What is our primary use case?

    We are a solution provider and my role is in pre-sales. Nutanix Acropolis AOS is one of the products that I have experience with, and we propose to customers. It is part of the hyper-converged infrastructure.

    Use cases include VDI, critical applications, and containerization.

    What is most valuable?

    Nutanix has many features.

    It supports multi-cloud integration that includes AWS, Google, and Azure.

    What needs improvement?

    In the future, I would like to see integration with external storage using the fiber channel. As it is now, Nutanix can only integrate with external storage using the SCSI protocol.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We have been selling Nutanix Acropolis AOS for almost four years, since 2016.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    This is a stable product.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    In Indonesia, Nutanix is used by smaller companies.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    Technical support from Nutanix is quite good.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    We have experience with similar products from different vendors. This one is similar to the Cisco HyperFlex, but with different hardware. The Nutanix product is cheaper, more popular in Indonesia, and is used by smaller organizations. The customer support for Nutanix is better in terms of responsiveness and problem-solving.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup is straightforward and it takes about 45 minutes to deploy.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    Nutanix is cheaper than Cisco HyperFlex, although it depends on the configuration because Nutanix can also be expensive.

    What other advice do I have?

    In summary, this product is very mature, stable, and easy to use. It is a platform that I can recommend, although it is based on the requirements and needs of the customer.

    Nutanix is a popular solution in Indonesia because it can only be used by SMB customers. Ultimately, after I look at the requirements, I decide what technology will best suit the customer.

    I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    Public Cloud
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    manager863820 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Network Specialist, Information Technology at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
    Real User
    Dec 22, 2020
    Easy to manage, quick to deploy, and the high performance keeps our transaction processing fast and efficient
    Pros and Cons
    • "The most valuable features are simple management and one-click upgrades."
    • "This solution would be improved with built-in integration with Rubrik."

    What is our primary use case?

    Our primary use is to replace legacy infrastructure and to improve production.

    We wanted a solution that would allow us to easily manage and upgrade without a noticeable impact on the users. We found ourselves having to search for different outage windows that nobody liked in our old infrastructure.

    What is also important is the reliability of the upgrade and how it works with the rest of our infrastructure. The security and encryption are also enterprise-grade, which is something that we like.

    Overall, the solution works very well with our environment.

    How has it helped my organization?

    We have been running Nutanix since 2019 and it has been a day and night difference from our old infrastructure. The high availability of the CVMs along with high performance on the hosts has made transaction processing fast and efficient.

    The deployment did not take long and everything on Nutanix is performing blazing fast. The simplicity of management is fantastic and the learning curve is great as well.

    What is most valuable?

    The most valuable features are simple management and one-click upgrades. The ability to upgrade during the day, although not recommended, works and is fantastic.

    What needs improvement?

    This solution would be improved with built-in integration with Rubrik.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    We have been using Nutanix Acropolis AOS for one year.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    We did not use another solution prior to this one.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    My advice is to get the ultimate license, as it is worth it.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    We evaluated VxRail before implementing this solution.

    Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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    reviewer1456605 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Consulting Solutions Architect at a tech services company with 5,001-10,000 employees
    Real User
    Nov 19, 2020
    Easy to use and manage from a single pane of glass, but they need to focus more on integration
    Pros and Cons
    • "It has a single pane of glass and you don't have to jump around various toolsets."
    • "This product would be improved if it included a hybrid cloud solution."

    What is our primary use case?

    Our primary use case is for VDI.

    What is most valuable?

    The tool for operations is pretty easy to use. It has a single pane of glass and you don't have to jump around various toolsets.

    What needs improvement?

    This product would be improved if it included a hybrid cloud solution.

    Better integration with various solutions with Citrix would be helpful, as well as perhaps working with VMware on Workspace ONE.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Acropolis AOS for approximately six months.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    AOS is pretty stable and I know that they are continuing to invest, so it is improving.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    This is a scalable product.

    How are customer service and technical support?

    I have been in contact with technical support and they are okay. I wouldn't say anything bad.

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    We had another solution prior to this one, and it was a corporate, executive decision to switch.

    How was the initial setup?

    The initial setup was straightforward. The deployment took less than two weeks.

    What about the implementation team?

    Yes had some assistance from a consulting firm for the deployment.

    What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

    This product is less expensive than some of the competing HCI solutions.

    What other advice do I have?

    My advice for anybody who is looking into Nutanix Acropolis AOS is to have a look at the other solutions on the market because the suitability of one over the other might depend on your business requirements and what it is that you are trying to do.

    This is a good product but in the future, I would like to see them focus on integration and simplicity because it would help to make it more user-friendly.

    I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

    Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

    On-premises
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