We extensively use vCenter Orchestrator for automating tasks across environments, particularly in managing server deployments and network configurations.
Senior Infrastructure Consultant at Real Time Services AB
Has a straightforward integration process and good technical support services
Pros and Cons
- "The platform integration is straightforward, especially with recent updates, making connecting with various systems and streamlining workflows easier."
- "Enhancing the platform's setup process intuitiveness and offering more flexible pricing options could further improve its accessibility across different company sizes."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The product's integration capabilities are outstanding, facilitating seamless connections with tools like CyberArk for security management and Infoblox for DNS automation.
What needs improvement?
Enhancing the platform's setup process intuitiveness and offering more flexible pricing options could further improve its accessibility across different company sizes.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using it for several years, starting with earlier versions and now up to the latest updates, which have significantly improved automation capabilities.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is very stable, rarely encountering issues that impact operations.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The platform scales well for large enterprises, though initial setup complexity can present challenges.
How are customer service and support?
VMware's support has been excellent, consistently providing timely assistance when required.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Within the VMware ecosystem, it excels, particularly for organizations deeply integrated with VMware solutions.
How was the initial setup?
We deploy based on client needs, typically utilizing a hybrid model integrating on-prem infrastructure with cloud services like CloudHealth for cost management.
What other advice do I have?
The platform integration is straightforward, especially with recent updates, making connecting with various systems and streamlining workflows easier.
I would rate vCenter Orchestrator a nine. It's a robust tool offering extensive capabilities, ideal for organizations focused on strategic automation initiatives.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner

Sales Engineer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
A stable solution but needs to work on the manuals and guidelines for integrations
Pros and Cons
- "I am impressed with the tool's easiness to work with VMware solutions."
- "There are no good manuals or guidelines on integrations. Hence, you need to be asking someone."
What is most valuable?
I am impressed with the tool's easiness to work with VMware solutions.
What needs improvement?
There are no good manuals or guidelines on integrations. Hence, you need to be asking someone.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable. I would rate its stability a ten out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
We did not face any support cases.
What about the implementation team?
The tool's deployment can be done in-house.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the product 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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