Our customers use this product when they don't want to deploy an expensive storage device but they're looking for good storage technology. I'm a system integrator.
Solution Specialist at Dotcad Pvt Ltd
Great option for network security and integration of NSX technology
Pros and Cons
- "Easy-to-use, and easy-to-scale product."
- "The upgrading process could be simplified."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
This is a mature, easy-to-use, and easy-to-scale type of technology. When a customer wants network security and integration of NSX technology, vSan is a good solution.
What needs improvement?
I'd like to see a simplification of the upgrading process. For now, I have to verify each and every component before upgrading. If there were a technology to check the compatibility without the complexity, it would be helpful to users.
For how long have I used the solution?
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
Whenever I need support from VMware, I get very good support from the team.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is somewhat complex. It involves checking hardware compatibility before buying it and installing the VMware components. One person can deploy an entire environment in a day.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Licensing costs are more or less on par with other similar products.
What other advice do I have?
It's important to check the compatibility before deploying. This is a good solution and I rate it nine out of 10.
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
Professional Member at a tech company with 1-10 employees
Beneficial multi-homing feature and straightforward installation
Pros and Cons
- "I have found that the multi-homing feature is very valuable in VMware vSAN. It is an easy-to-use solution."
- "I have found that the multi-homing feature is very valuable in VMware vSAN; it is an easy-to-use solution."
- "I have used the VMware Replication but I can't get it to work properly. The process should be simplified."
- "I have used the VMware Replication but I can't get it to work properly. The process should be simplified."
What is most valuable?
I have found that the multi-homing feature is very valuable in VMware vSAN. It is an easy-to-use solution.
What needs improvement?
I have used the VMware Replication but I can't get it to work properly. The process should be simplified.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using VMware vSAN for a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
VMware vSAN is stable.
How are customer service and support?
I have not contacted support.
How was the initial setup?
The Initially setup is easy. We have only three or four hosts. However, I might need to use some more services. A larger environment requires more hosts.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I have been told that if I used VxRail it would be cheaper than the system we are using now with buying the products separately. The solution is expensive overall.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
In my company have some new consultant technicians who have more experience in the bigger setups. They suggest that I look at the VxRail solution.
We have been evaluating VMware Horizon and we are thinking about using it.
What other advice do I have?
I rate VMware vSAN an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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