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VMware Live Recovery pros and cons

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VMware Live Recovery Pros review quotes

MB
Jan 27, 2020
The product is evolving and the vendor is committed to change.
Siva Kuppala - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 30, 2024
Automated recovery is one good feature, SRM also offers simplified management. It has a centralized interface for configuring, testing, and executing disaster recovery plans across multiple sites. This means management from a single point, even for many sites.
ChukwuemekaOnyemelukwe - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 12, 2020
Its capability to schedule, write and configure the recovery and scheduled steps, such that you don't have to come in and start manually trying to recover the entire machine. You just push a button to recover the VMware and everything is done.
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Bunmi Sadiq - PeerSpot reviewer
May 31, 2021
We feel the ability to move virtual machines while they are still running to be the most valuable feature.
Branko Cirovic - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 12, 2023
It eliminates the need for complex compliance requirements, making it a highly effective solution.
GaurangPatel - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 15, 2024
The non-disruptive testing feature is a mature technology in the solution
CB
Apr 23, 2024
The simplicity of VMware SRM is one of its most important features. SRM console is straightforward to manage. It offers simplicity in monitoring, managing, and deploying, making it a unique value proposition. Additionally, Nutanix solutions also provide a simple GUI, which helps in operational efficiency.
OK
Feb 9, 2021
The solution is very flexible.
Samuel Katwesigye - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 14, 2024
I would rate the ease of setting up and configuring my recovery plan in VMware SRM, a ten out of ten, with ten being the easiest.
Naunton Cheesman - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 6, 2023
The thing I like the most about SMR is the reduced cost of management.
 

VMware Live Recovery Cons review quotes

MB
Jan 27, 2020
There are many functionality problems with the product currently. It is also slow and unstable.
Siva Kuppala - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 30, 2024
It has a lot of dependencies on VMware infrastructure, and testing can be complex. Testing often requires extensive approval at the organizational level.
ChukwuemekaOnyemelukwe - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 12, 2020
What I think can be improved is the data replication aspect.
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Bunmi Sadiq - PeerSpot reviewer
May 31, 2021
The automation should be simplified or improved.
Branko Cirovic - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 12, 2023
The primary site lacks adequate equipment, such as power backup and cooling, which can lead to downtime during issues like power outages or overheating.
GaurangPatel - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 15, 2024
The infrastructure of the solution needs to be more software-based
OK
Feb 9, 2021
The biggest issue for us is that this product does not have any demo for customers.
Samuel Katwesigye - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 14, 2024
Timing issues arise due to replication lags in multiple areas. When this happens, we encounter errors.
Naunton Cheesman - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 6, 2023
VMware SRM lacks certain functions that other platforms have, such as better prioritization of allocation of resources and Boot profiles.
SP
Aug 9, 2023
The technical support is not quick enough to respond when a user tries to contact them.