We use VMware ESXi as a server virtualization tool. The tool is more compatible with the VDA environment.
Technical Support Engineer at Greenware Technologies LLC
User-friendly, easy to install, and supports third-party applications
Pros and Cons
- "VMware ESXi is a user-friendly solution that is easy to install and supports third-party applications and software."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
VMware ESXi is a user-friendly solution that is easy to install and supports third-party applications and software.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using VMware ESXi for more than five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We haven’t faced any issues with the solution’s stability.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
VMware ESXi is a scalable solution. We support multiple vendor clients, and each site has multiple users depending on the environment. An average server starts with a minimum of three nodes and can grow to a maximum of 50 to 100 servers.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup is very easy and can be done in five to ten steps. It's a very easy setup, and everyone can learn to install the solution.
What about the implementation team?
It takes 10 to 15 minutes to deploy the solution.
What other advice do I have?
The solution meets our organization's compliance and data protection requirements by releasing vulnerability patches every two to three months, which provides more security in our environment. Maintaining the tool is not very difficult.
VMware ESXi is easier to handle than other products and not very complex. I would recommend the solution to other users.
Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Integrator
HR Specialist at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Provides good and satisfactory performance to customers
Pros and Cons
- "My customers are satisfied with the solution’s performance."
- "The solution’s pricing could be reduced."
What is most valuable?
My customers are satisfied with the solution’s performance.
What needs improvement?
The solution’s pricing could be reduced.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using VMware ESXi for one year.
What other advice do I have?
My customers are using VMware ESXi. The solution's price has increased since Broadcom bought VMware ESXi, and that's why customers are moving to another solution. I have researched Proxmox, but we are also researching the use of the monitoring tool Datadog.
Overall, I rate the solution 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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