System engineir at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 5
Useful load balancing, feature rich, and priced well
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of VMware NSX is the load balancing and routing of firewall rules. Many of the features are beneficial."
  • "The support from VMware NSX could improve."

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of VMware NSX is the load balancing and routing of firewall rules. Many of the features are beneficial.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using VMware NSX for approximately four years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

VMware NSX can be stable. However, before you start, you need a very thorough sturdy design. Once this is complete you can go on building your VMware NSX in your environment. 

I went to VMware to look at their best practice designs, but they didn't apply to our environment. I had to take some parts of different designs and build my own that was exactly what was right for us.

Get the designs first, study them very thoroughly and after that, you can implement what will work for you.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of VMware NSX is very good. However, you have to take into consideration that you have to study their documentation.

The amount of users or devices VMware NSX  can handle depends on the resource that you allocate to the Edges and to the management cluster. They are small, medium, and large. A large allocation can handle thousands of virtual machines. We mostly deploy medium to large-scale systems.

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How are customer service and support?

The support from VMware NSX could improve. We are a large company and when we have an issue we do not need to waste everyone's time with level one and two support. I try and explain to them I need level three support but they say they have to follow protocol and pass me through the different levels.   

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

I have used previously Cisco 1000V. It was much more expensive than VMware NSX. We cannot compare them because the Cisco 1000V is obsolete and I don't know if they have a newer version or something similar. They are not the same technology, Cisco 1000V is from 2015, and NSX-T is from 2021. There is a big difference between time and technology.

How was the initial setup?

If you have experience with the setup of VMware NSX it is simple, but if you do not it could be difficult. I would advise new users to contact professional support from VMware.

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

The price of VMware NSX is reasonable.

What other advice do I have?

I rate VMware NSX a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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General Manager at SIEC SISTEMAS
Real User
Top 20
Reliable, with high availability and good connectivity
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is very stable and reliable."
  • "There were some issues with finance and other accounting."

What is most valuable?

The stability or the high availability in connecting two or more servers has been pretty good. This is to maintain the operations in the possible highest stability. That was a very important part of this project since you have to move all virtual machines to the new infrastructure. It took a very, very long time to understand how the old architecture was arranged and how to migrate to our new architecture.

What needs improvement?

There were some issues in finance and other accounting. The applications there are very old. To move these applications, we had to use some controls or web services for programming in a new program, for example, in Python or visual C#. You have to move these applications to new programming software. It was very, very complex to move them. However, we ended up doing it very well.

ESX servers are a part that they don't implement. The client that this part of the VMware is important. You can implement more virtual machines using ESX server infrastructure. However, they couldn't complete this part since, for some arrangements in the contract, they don't put it in the contract. They need to buy new licenses to complete the project.

For how long have I used the solution?

I’ve been using the solution for six to eight months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is very stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches, and it doesn’t crash or freeze. The performance is good.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have maybe 2,000 users using the solution. We use them to move to new infrastructure.

How are customer service and support?

I have experience using help desk support to understand all the users' needs. We were in the area of quality control, so all the requirements that the users or the managers were indicating to me, we had to transfer to the area of programming and they would say, “okay, I'll let you know if I can do it or not.” I was the go-between. It worked very well. Support was offering quality service.

What about the implementation team?

I am able to help clients set up the solution. I’m an integrator.

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

The original cost started at $1,500. The solution is paid monthly. All the institutions have to pay monthly for the services in the cloud. They have to pay $30,000 every month for this service every three years.

What other advice do I have?

I am not a reseller. I am an integration company. More prominent companies contract us and we work for them.

I’d rate the solution nine out of ten.

VMware is a very, very good product. It's used a lot here in Ecuador in a lot of enterprises and institutions.

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General Manager at Oplee
Real User
Top 10
Has a straightforward setup process and enables efficient network management
Pros and Cons
  • "The product has valuable features for security and network extension."
  • "The network-extending capabilities for the physical environment need improvement."

What is our primary use case?

We use the product for disaster recovery purposes. It helps us expand the network and security for workloads running inside the environment. In the cloud, specifically with Azure VMware Solution or AWS, VMware NSX provides protection-related capabilities.

How has it helped my organization?

Regarding network management, it enables the ease of creating a network configuration for any application.

What is most valuable?

The product has valuable features for security and network extension. We can secure customer environments by effectively managing and securing traffic and facilitating seamless network extension. We can address challenges related to workload migration, where we often need to relocate workloads between environments due to changes in licensing or applications. The DFW, i.e., Distributed Firewall, is the most beneficial feature for network security and micro-segmentation.

What needs improvement?

The network-extending capabilities for the physical environment need improvement. Instead of virtualization, the ability to add physical servers to the network could be enhanced.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using VMware NSX since 2018. We have worked with different versions depending on the customer's requirements. We are working with the latest version as well.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable platform.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have medium to enterprise-level customers for VMware NSX. Regarding scalability, we can add new nodes or servers to the cluster. It automatically extends in a horizontal scale-out approach when the nodes are added.

I rate the scalability a ten out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

We open a case and await the engineer's reply on escalation. It is a process similar to that of other vendors.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. The implementation time ranges from days to weeks, depending on the business use cases per customer requirements. It involves the assessment of design, deploying, and verifying the same. I rate the process an eight out of ten.

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

The product pricing ranges from medium to expensive. I rate the pricing a seven out of ten.

What other advice do I have?

VMware NSX has played a significant role in supporting your organization's efforts in automated network provisioning and creating multi-tenant networks, especially when integrated with vRealize Automation or other automation tools. We were able to create an automated orchestrated workload and manage IP assignments.

I rate the product a ten out of ten.

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Head of SDN at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Good stability and easy-to-use solution
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution's customer service is good."
  • "Its licensing model could be VM based."

What is most valuable?

The solution's most valuable feature is ease of use. Its filtering features work best for our business requirements.

What needs improvement?

It could be helpful if the solution's licensing model is based on the number of VMs rather than hypervisors.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using the solution for seven years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is a stable solution. I rate its stability as an eight.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution's scalability depends on the licensing model.

How are customer service and support?

The solution's customer service is good.

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

The solution is reasonable at the local level. But it is expensive to deploy it globally.

What other advice do I have?

I advise others to understand their business requirements. They should know if they want the solution to block some protocols or to make accurate filtering. I rate the solution as an eight.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Executive Engineer at ONGC
Real User
Top 20
User-friendly, free version available, and highly scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of VMware NSX is the ease of use and its user friendly. For example, it is simple to change the subnet masks."
  • "The solution could improve by having a more streamlined setup."

What is our primary use case?

VMware NSX is used for server virtual machines.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of VMware NSX is the ease of use and its user friendly. For example, it is simple to change the subnet masks.

What needs improvement?

The solution could improve by having a more streamlined setup.

For how long have I used the solution?

I rate VMware NSX for approximately one year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is highly stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have approximately 2,000 users using this solution.

VMware NSX scales well.

How are customer service and support?

I have rarely used the support of the solution.

I rate the support from VMware NSX an eight out of ten.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

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

I have not used a similar solution to VMware NSX.

How was the initial setup?

The installation process for VMware NSX can be intricate. We obtained the executable file for the specific server we intended to install VMware NSX and then proceeded to configure it. This involved ensuring that the IP and ID matched the installation, as well as completing other necessary details such as setting up the gateways.

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

We are using the free version of the solution.

What other advice do I have?

We have 10 analysts and administrators that do the maintenance of the solution.

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate VMware NSX a nine out of ten.

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Network System & Storage Engineer at CIS VALLEY
Real User
Good UI and documentation with the ability to expand
Pros and Cons
  • "The interface is intuitive enough."
  • "The price is rather high."

What is our primary use case?

NSX is under the platform. NSX is used on a cloud-only platform for clients.

What is most valuable?

The solution works well overall and we are happy with it.

We enjoy the micro-segmentation and the ability to extend the network on Layer Two.

It is stable. 

The solution can scale well. 

We have found the UI to be very good. The interface is intuitive enough.

It offers good documentation. 

What needs improvement?

I'm not sure where the solution can be improved. 

We did recently need a patch to deal with an outage on NSX.

The price is rather high.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using the solution for two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable. We have just had an issue that caused an outage of some of our NSX. However, now it's okay. VMware gave us a patch to correct it.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is a scalable product. It's not a problem.

There are about 3,000 VMs on our data center. There are a lot of customers.

How are customer service and support?

When we had an issue recently, VMware asked to upgrade to a high level of support to correct the problem.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup offers an average level of complexity. It's neither too difficult or too hard. 

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

I'm a system engineer, so I don't know exactly what the price is. However, I am aware that it's high. It's better suited to larger enterprises.

What other advice do I have?

We are service providers and partners.

I'd rate the product eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Waqar_Ahmad - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at Arwentech Private Limited
Consultant
Top 10
Has the ability to provide advanced security at the micro-level, focusing on securing applications and workloads
Pros and Cons
  • "One significant advantage of VMware NSX is the ability to provide advanced security at the micro-level, focusing on securing applications and workloads rather than just the network structure or virtualization-based network security."
  • "The feature it can improve is essentially application-based load balancing with intelligent load distribution for applications that require redundancy and high availability."

What is our primary use case?

We're moving towards hyper-converged solutions with VMware, including NSX and vSAN. This direction has promising prospects in the market.

What is most valuable?

One significant advantage of VMware NSX is the ability to provide advanced security at the micro-level, focusing on securing applications and workloads rather than just the network structure or virtualization-based network security.   

What needs improvement?

I believe we need to attain a certain level of maturity and work closely with multiple customers to make substantial improvements and achieve notable results. The feature it can improve is essentially application-based load balancing with intelligent load distribution for applications that require redundancy and high availability. This feature operates at a micro-level, specifically focusing on the payloads of applications.

To clarify further, I believe that if NSX offers this functionality along with robust security measures for application payloads, it would greatly benefit customers. Instead of investing in additional devices or appliances for load balancing and security, organizations would likely prefer to leverage NSX's integrated capabilities in this regard.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using this solution for the past six months. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

As for stability, the customer I mentioned earlier is extremely satisfied with the product's stability.

How are customer service and support?

VMware doesn't have a physical presence in Pakistan. They recently initiated their operations here. However, we do have interactions with their team based in Singapore, and I must say they are quite supportive. The customer hasn't raised any complaints regarding their support. The time required for deployment can vary based on the size of the infrastructure, but typically, it can be accomplished within a two-week timeframe.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

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

One of our prominent clients is a major university in Pakistan, and they expressed dissatisfaction with their current solution, Sentra for SCI. They expressed a desire to transition to VMware, specifically NSX, as they are seeking hyper-converged integrations with both cloud and on-premises solutions.

How was the initial setup?

Regarding the initial setup, VMware products, including NSX, are generally straightforward to set up and deploy, so complexity hasn't been an issue.

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

The implementation of VMware NSX can be cost-intensive, especially if an organization is looking for a comprehensive solution. The costs can vary based on factors like the level of conversation and discounts obtained during negotiations. Some government organizations, for instance, may find the prices relatively high, leading to concerns about budget hikes, especially when deploying the solution across the entire organization.

Regarding maintenance and support, they are typically included in the standard licensing costs for enterprise-level businesses. While these costs can be significant, many companies opt for standard licensing to ensure they have access to necessary support and maintenance services.

What other advice do I have?

The deployment of NSX security can be somewhat challenging, and it requires a thorough understanding of the organization's specific needs and objectives. To effectively implement NSX security measures, it's crucial to have a clear understanding of the applications, payloads, and various components within the network environment.

As external service providers, it's essential to work closely with the organization and gain a deep understanding of their deployment requirements. This includes identifying the specific areas and layers where NSX security measures need to be implemented. By having a comprehensive grasp of each aspect and layer of the network, we can ensure a more effective and tailored security deployment.
I would rate it an eight out of ten.
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Information Security Engineer at CEntral bank of Libya
Real User
Top 20
Scalable, stable, and has a high bandwidth
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of VMware NSX is the high bandwidth."
  • "A room for improvement in VMware NSX is that it has some security vulnerabilities, which means my company has to apply the patches every once in a while."

What is our primary use case?

I use VMware NSX for virtualizing networks for VMware virtual machines.

How has it helped my organization?

VMware NSX improved my organization because it's more flexible than network hardware and provides many solutions, such as firewalls and load balancers.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of VMware NSX is the high bandwidth.

What needs improvement?

A room for improvement in VMware NSX is that it has some security vulnerabilities, which means my company has to apply the patches every once in a while.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have two years of experience with VMware NSX, and I've worked with the solution in the last twelve months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

VMware NSX is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

VMware NSX is a scalable solution.

How are customer service and support?

I have no experience contacting VMware NSX technical support.

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

I didn't use a previous solution before I used VMware NSX.

My company went with VMware NSX because the infrastructure within the company is VMware.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup for VMware NSX is not that complex. It's in the middle, so I'd rate it as five out of ten.

I'm trying to remember how long the deployment of the solution took, but it didn't take up a lot of time.

What about the implementation team?

A third party helped my company with VMware NSX implementation.

What other advice do I have?

I have experience with VMware NSX.

I'm using the latest version of the solution.

Sometimes, VMware NSX requires maintenance. The third-party was responsible for the first time, and then the vendor took over the subsequent maintenance activities.

VMware NSX has about three hundred users in the company.

I don't know if there's any plan to increase usage for the solution.

My rating for VMware NSX is nine out of ten.

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On-premises
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