Nutanix Disaster Recovery Reviews

We are already working with Veeam but we don't have the product under subscription. We have a perpetual license.

We are using it for virtual machine backup. We have an on-premise HCI setup and we are using it for backing up the HCI and the VMs running on the HCI platform.

We are not using public clouds. We are using only on-premise infrastructure and we are taking backup on object storage. We have an on-premise object storage named Cloudian. We are also backing up some physical NFS servers using Veeam on the Cloudian object storage.

We have Lenovo servers and we are using Nutanix for our HCI.

For disaster recovery from Nutanix, we have two clusters. One is a primary cluster and another is a DR cluster. We are using DR backup functionality.

We are taking backup of most of the critical servers with different RPO and RTO based on the criticality and the change in the data. We are taking backup of the virtual machines through replication, especially for far DR, not near DR or same DR. Based on the requirement, we have different RPO and RTO, and accordingly we have grouped some VMs for particular applications and those groups are replicated periodically.

For replications, we are not using synchronous replication. We are using asynchronous replication only. Within a cluster, we are using redundancy factor two. This is a very nice feature because there are always two copies of data. It can support up to one or two node failures. This is node level redundancy and our data are always protected even if a node fails.

We are using recovery orchestration when we are taking the backup or when we are replicating the VMs on the DR side. We are using all of those orchestration features to schedule and group the VMs. The orchestration part is very effective.

We are taking two backups. One is at the DR side, automatically by Nutanix Disaster Recovery functionality, the orchestration features and others. The second backup we are taking using Veeam. That will be the outside cluster backup we are taking on our on-premises object storage using Veeam.

We appreciate all the functionality and features of Nutanix. The deduplication part is the best one because we are saving a lot of space using that. All other functionalities are provided by other HCI vendors or other virtualization vendors such as VMware and others. However, the deduplication part is more efficient for Nutanix. We are saving a lot of space.

Within a cluster, we are using redundancy factor two. This is a very nice feature because there are always two copies of data. It can support up to one or two node failures. It is node level redundancy and our data are always protected even if a node fails. This is a very nice feature.

The orchestration part is also very good. Nutanix Prism Central and other functionality is also very good. Using Prism Central, we can manage multiple clusters at a time.

Pricing is always a consideration because nowadays the price has increased a lot. We bought our system five years ago and we paid in advance, so we are not yet affected by the price increase. However, we are planning to buy another solution in the very near future because the old one is now phasing out. We are planning to buy a replacement of the existing infrastructure and we are facing a lot of cost issues because they increased the price. Previously it was per socket. Now they moved to per core with many other restrictions.

Our experience over the last five years has been very positive, but nowadays we find that Nutanix support is degraded. They started reducing their support. Their new functionality is not as stable. Nutanix has added Kubernetes cluster creation, segmentation, and micro-segmentation. Even their support people are not fully knowledgeable. Their support people are trained for VM-based systems, but now their own internal services are running using Kubernetes and containerization. Their support staff does not have enough knowledge to provide proper support. This may be a transition period where a lot of new functionality has been added and the support staff is not yet well acquainted with it.

We have been using this solution for five and a half years.

For the last five years, we have had zero downtime.

Scalability is also very good. We can scale with hot scaling, horizontal scaling, and vertical scaling, all of which are supported well by Nutanix. However, when we have to add an extra node, the licensing cost is a concern. We have to buy only Nutanix certified nodes.

Nowadays we find that Nutanix support is degraded. They started reducing their support. Their new functionality is not as stable. Nutanix has added Kubernetes cluster creation, segmentation, and micro-segmentation. Even their support people are not fully knowledgeable. Their support people are trained for VM-based systems, but now their own internal services are running using Kubernetes and containerization. Their support staff does not have enough knowledge to provide proper support. This may be a transition period where a lot of new functionality has been added and the support staff is not yet well acquainted with it.

Neutral

The setup is not complex. Once they set it up, we are running it seamlessly. The documentation part is also very good.

The implementation was through a partner, a system integrator. This was necessary because we are a government organization and we have to go through a tendering process. We cannot buy directly and must purchase only through a partner.

We are planning to evaluate alternate solutions. AI and ML functions are only used for inference purposes, not for training any model. Nutanix provides these through NVIDIA integrations and they are providing slicing and splicing. However, the cost is going very high in the case of GPU slicing provided by NVIDIA. This is a third-party component we have to buy from NVIDIA.

Both solutions have their merits. If we have to take a replication backup on the DR cluster, then Nutanix Disaster Recovery product is better. However, when we are planning outside of the cluster because we want to save money without buying another cluster, if we want to back it up outside the cluster, then Veeam is better. I would rate this solution a ten overall.

The main use case for Nutanix Disaster Recovery is disaster recovery, where we connect two Nutanix Prisms in different locations such as Santa Maria and Los Angeles for data communication.

From my perspective, the best feature of Nutanix Disaster Recovery, compared to VMware, is that it allows direct communication between Prism elements rather than going through multiple intermediaries.

Nutanix's seamless failover capabilities are effective in minimizing downtime during unexpected disruptions.

The main benefits I've seen from using Nutanix Disaster Recovery include its single platform, which is significantly better than VMware, offering improved security, scalability, and multiple communication options.

In terms of improvement, small enhancements are needed, and I find the overall support from Nutanix could be improved, primarily regarding replication slowness.

Regarding the Disaster Recovery solution, I have four years of experience at the Nutanix level, while my VMware experience with SRM is eight years, which includes vSphere replications and all related tasks.

Overall, I find Nutanix Disaster Recovery stable.

There is confirmed slowness in Nutanix Disaster Recovery.

As for scalability, I'm still learning about Nutanix Disaster Recovery. I have many questions from my certification exam and am working on gathering more knowledge.

I serve as technical support for Nutanix.

On a scale of one to ten, I would rate the Nutanix support team a five due to some responsiveness issues.

The support isn't responding properly; for example, when I raise a P1 ticket, the analysis takes too much time, about 12 hours before they take further action.

Neutral

I wasn't involved in the initial setup of Nutanix Disaster Recovery, and to be frank, I still don't know much about the background and migration processes.

I don't currently have knowledge of the best features of Nutanix Disaster Recovery.

I don't have specific features in mind that are missing in Nutanix Disaster Recovery that I would like to see included in the future.

I don't find Nutanix's pricing reasonable; my higher authority manages pricing discussions.

I'm not aware of the pricing as it's usually handled by delivery managers and the architect team.

I don't know of any disadvantages of Nutanix outside of the technical support issues previously mentioned, as I'm still comparing it with ongoing learning.

I didn't face any challenges while starting to learn Nutanix Disaster Recovery; it has been straightforward.

I would recommend Nutanix Disaster Recovery as there are no issues, and I ensure to explain everything regarding application safety and functionality to the application owners.

On a scale of one to ten, I rate Nutanix Disaster Recovery an eight out of ten.

Positive

I use Nutanix Disaster Recovery for the application purpose and not for the database purpose. I have just started it and configured it for the replication of data, with plans to invoke the disaster recovery feature by the end of November.

Currently, it's too early to determine how Nutanix Disaster Recovery has helped my organization, as I have not yet fully utilized the disaster recovery functionality.

The most valuable feature of Nutanix Disaster Recovery is the local storage solution, which significantly boosts performance, especially when transitioning from traditional architecture.

Currently, it is too early to tell if there are areas for improvement since I have just started using the solution. However, the dashboard could be a bit refreshed, and some configuration parts could be less confusing. The price could be looked into as well.

I have been using Nutanix Disaster Recovery for about three months.

I would rate the stability of Nutanix Disaster Recovery at about 7.5 to eight out of ten. Since I have just begun using it, I cannot confirm if everything is functioning correctly.

Scalability is excellent as I can use any hardware. I would rate it a nine out of ten.

The customer service is very responsive, especially because it is a newly developed SBA site. They provide a lot of attention and focus.

Positive

I used Cisco products before switching to Nutanix. The switch wasn't a choice and was determined by the RFP process and technical-commercial considerations.

The initial setup was not difficult for me as I have prior experience in designing similar setups.

I used a system integrator recommended by Nutanix for the deployment.

I can't comment on the price as everything works on an RFP basis, followed by negotiation. Also, I am not involved in the commercial aspects.

I have VMware along with Nutanix.

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.

We've got a hot data center and a cold one. We use Nutanix Disaster Recovery for replication purposes and to ensure our workloads are replicated in case we need them. We replicate every six hours in our hot data center and twice a day, every twelve hours in our cold data center.

A couple of years back, our data center was located in Fort Lauderdale, known as Hurricane Alley. We would swing our workloads or production data center into our Dallas data center from July the first until the whole hurricane season. Once hurricane season was done, we would swing everything back to South Florida on November the first.

Currently, we have a state-of-the-art data center in Ashburn, Virginia. Since it is a location with no hurricanes, we've got less movement from a failing-over perspective. From a compliance perspective, we need to show our compliance partners that we can cut over a data center should we need to and run out of a different data center somewhere else. This is necessary for compliance, insurance, and HIPAA compliance.

The most valuable feature of Nutanix Disaster Recovery is the reliability and scalability of being able to swing our workloads across the country. To add to that is peace of mind, knowing that if some catastrophic event happened in Ashburn, Virginia, our business would continue to run out of a different location.

The solution's bandwidth utilization can be improved further.

I have been using Nutanix Disaster Recovery for five years.

I rate Nutanix Disaster Recovery ten out of ten for stability.

The solution's scalability is very good. As long as you have the hardware and capacity, you can add nodes and increase the solution's scalability.

The solution's technical support is amazing.

We previously used DRS with VMware, which was very cumbersome.

The solution's initial setup is very straightforward.

We have seen a return on investment with Nutanix Disaster Recovery.

The solution’s pricing is good.

Before choosing Nutanix Disaster Recovery, we evaluated Zerto. We chose Nutanix Disaster Recovery because it's a turnkey solution where you don't need to spin up additional infrastructure to manage VMware's disaster recovery and Zerto. It's a simple solution where everything's built into it. No additional infrastructure needs to be supported, and it's all part of the cluster.

I am using the latest version of Nutanix Disaster Recovery.

Overall, I rate Nutanix Disaster Recovery ten out of ten.

We use Nutanix Disaster Recovery for compliance. It helps us to duplicate data on the other side and take backups. 

Nutanix Disaster Recovery needs to have a feature that can automate manual tasks. 

I have been using the solution for one to two years. 

Nutanix Disaster Recovery is very stable. 

The product is scalable, and we have around 1500 users for it. 

Nutanix Disaster Recovery's installation is straightforward and is completed in a day. 

An integrator helped us with the tool's installation. 

I rate Nutanix Disaster Recovery a nine out of ten. 

Nutanix Disaster Recovery is mainly used for the physical to virtual integration.

Nutanix Disaster Recovery can be used for snapshots, backup, and disaster recovery.

The solution should include a standard license for the object level and file level.

I have been working with Nutanix Disaster Recovery since 2015.

Nutanix Disaster Recovery is a stable solution.

Nutanix Disaster Recovery is a scalable solution. Most of our customers for Nutanix Disaster Recovery are small and medium-level businesses.

We also work with Veeam. If we have no other tool, Nutanix Disaster Recovery will be better. If we go until the OS or application levels, Veeam is better.

The solution’s initial deployment is straightforward.

Two people can deploy the solution in two to four days.

Nutanix Disaster Recovery is a cheap solution.

It is easy to maintain the solution. Users looking for simple things in disaster recovery should choose Nutanix Disaster Recovery.

Overall, I rate Nutanix Disaster Recovery a seven out of ten.

Our customers use the solution as a backup site or a disaster recovery site. When the main site or the production environment faces any failures like power or network failure, the solution works as a main site, and we handle all the infrastructure, environments, and VMs for the customers till the main site is active.

The product is very simple and very easy to use. It is simple to manage and create a production domain using the tool. We face no complexities or difficulties in creating it. Using one graphical user interface for Prism and DR simplifies the management of the DR site and the main site.

The product must allow users to create a production domain on the main site in one hypervisor and a backup site on another. Currently, we must have the same hypervisor in the main site and the backup site.

I have been using the solution for six years.

The tool is stable.

The tool is scalable.

I have worked with the technical support team. The team is very helpful.

The initial setup is very easy. To deploy the product, we create the remote site, create a production domain for the VMs, add the VMs to the production domain, and sync the two sites using the IP addresses. The deployment takes ten minutes. The maintenance is very simple and very easy.

People who would like to start using Nutanix must request a demo of Nutanix to test it. Overall, I rate the tool a nine out of ten.