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Principal Engineer at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Nov 1, 2021
Reliable, scales well, and is easy to install
Pros and Cons
  • "VMware vSphere is a very stable product."
  • "VMware vSphere could be more secure and well-known to everyone."

What is our primary use case?

Except for the Oracle Database, our environment is run on VMware vSphere. We also use this solution for connection tests.

What needs improvement?

VMware vSphere could be more secure and well-known to everyone.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with VMware vSphere for ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

VMware vSphere is a very stable product.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It's a scalable solution.

We have ten users in our organization.

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

I have some experience with Hyper-V and KVM.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is straightforward.

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

We pay our licensing fees on a yearly basis.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others.

I would rate VMware vSphere a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Administrator at a non-profit with 1-10 employees
Real User
Top 20
Nov 1, 2021
Useful management tools, scalable, and stable
Pros and Cons
  • "VMware vSphere has useful tools for management and support."
  • "We have had some problems setting up the monitoring with vSphere. The process could be simplified."

What is our primary use case?

We are using VMware vSphere for our internal management systems. Additionally, we are running the Acronis backup solution, which is partly running on vSphere.

What is most valuable?

VMware vSphere has useful tools for management and support.

What needs improvement?

We have had some problems setting up the monitoring with vSphere. The process could be simplified.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using VMware vSphere for approximately two years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

VMware vSphere is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of VMware vSphere has been very good for what we use it for.

How are customer service and support?

I have not contacted the technical support personally but my colleagues have and it has been satisfactory.

What other advice do I have?

I rate VMware vSphere a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1681332 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Operations Support at a energy/utilities company with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Oct 4, 2021
Stable, simple to scale, simple to operate, and has helpful support
Pros and Cons
  • "The virtualization this solution offer is very complete for the infrastructure."
  • "The support for the latest version could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We use VMware vSphere on our main computer systems and we are using the Center Configuration Manager from VMware for the solution as well as vCenter for replication.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the tech manager from the utilization.

The virtualization this solution offers is very complete for the infrastructure. It meets our requirements and our needs.

It is very easy to operate.

What needs improvement?

The support for the latest version could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with VMware vSphere for ten years.

We began with version 4.0 and are now working with the most recent version.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

VMware vSphere is a stable solution.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

VMware vSphere is a scalable product.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support from VMware is very comprehensive and helpful.

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

We use several solutions such as Microsoft Azure, Oracle, and we use VMware for our infrastructure.

We also have another solution for disaster recovery.

We used Microsoft Azure for testing with the model phone credit. It was for testing only.

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

In my opinion, the price is not cheap, nor it is expensive. It's average.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Currently, we are starting on study for implementing the software design network, and I am evaluating options because I want to know the latest information about the products.

We are also evaluating NSX to implement it in the future.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate VMware vSphere a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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reviewer1672974 - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems analyst at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Sep 27, 2021
Easy configuration, with easy installing that is scalable and stable
Pros and Cons
  • "The interface is good."
  • "I would like to see VDP and other features included to back up the VMs in a native manner."

What is our primary use case?

We use this solution for Datacenter consolidation and it is the infrastructure of our servers.

What is most valuable?

The interface is good.

It is easy to configure.

What needs improvement?

I would like to see VDP and other features included to back up the VMs in a native manner.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using VMware vSphere for ten years.

We are working with VMware vSphere 6.5.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

VMware vSphere is stable enough, but we have some issues with the storage vendor.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It's a scalable solution. We don't have any issues with the scalability of VMware vSphere.

We have 5,000 users in our organization.

Before we consider increasing the usage, we have to consolidate Windows Datacenter by applying an HCI infrastructure.

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support is good.

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

I am a customer of Dell Technologies as well as VMware.

Other products we work with are VDI, VMware Horizon Server, and vSphere with Operations Management.

I have been using Horizon for eight years. We are using version 7.

It has 100 user licenses, that are deployed on-premises.

I feel that Horizon is more flexible in increasing the number of desktop and network profiles.

I would rate Horizon a seven out of ten.

There are ways to implement VDI in the organization other than the VMware Horizon.

How was the initial setup?

In most cases, the initial setup is simple.

It took two months to deploy this solution.

We have a team of two or three to deploy this solution.

What about the implementation team?

We had help from resellers.

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

We don't have an active subscription. We have a prepaid or permanent license.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We have been researching vSAN and hyper-converged features.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate VMware vSphere an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1515015 - PeerSpot reviewer
General manager at a comms service provider with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Sep 22, 2021
Scalable and easy to set up with good stability
Pros and Cons
  • "The installation process is very straightforward."
  • "The solution should offer more integration capabilities."

What is our primary use case?

We primarily use the product for server virtualization. We have multiple VMs for different environments for our business needs.

What is most valuable?

The solution is scalable. 

We haven't had any issues with stability.

The installation process is very straightforward. 

What needs improvement?

The solution should offer more integration capabilities. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using the solution for four or five years at this point. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution seems to be stable. We haven't had any issues. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

You can scale the solution very well if you need to. It's not a problem at all. 

How are customer service and technical support?

As I am not directly involved with the product, I've never had to reach out to technical support to troubleshoot any issues. Therefore, I cannot speak to how helpful or responsive they are. 

How was the initial setup?

We have found the solution to be straightforward. It's pretty simple and not overly complex. 

A different team handled the setup and deployment. I can't say exactly how long it took to get everything up and running. 

We have some engineers that can handle the deployment and maintenance aspects of the product. 

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

While I'm sure we are paying some sort of licensing fee, I cannot speak to any exact details. That's handled by management and is not something that I have to deal with directly. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I am not familiar with the company looking at or evaluating other solutions. 

What other advice do I have?

We're end-users and customers. 

I'm not sure which version of the solution we're currently on. I don't manage that aspect of it. 

Overall, I would rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We've mostly been very happy with its capabilities. 

I would recommend the solution to others. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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reviewer1437084 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager at a energy/utilities company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Sep 5, 2021
Feature-rich, stable, scalable, easy to install, and has good technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "The roadmap for the product itself covers all of the features that we are looking for."
  • "It would be great if VMware could have a consolidated way of delivering this as software rather than pieces and several add-ons so that you could enjoy the product in its entirety."

What is most valuable?

It is user-friendly, easy to deploy, and easy to maintain.

The roadmap for the product itself covers all of the features that we are looking for. 

It has what we need.

What needs improvement?

There are many add-on modules for it.

It would be great if VMware could have a consolidated way of delivering this as software rather than pieces and several add-ons so that you could enjoy the product in its entirety.

There are many add-ons that you have to plugin to enjoy the feature or experience the full power of it.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using VMware vSphere for more than five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

VMware vSphere is a stable product.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is very scalable.

How are customer service and technical support?

They were very helpful in resolving the issue that we had.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is easy.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others. It is considered to be a leader within the industry.

I would rate VMware vShpere 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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IT Administrator at a healthcare company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Aug 22, 2021
User-friendly, easy to manage, and straightforward installation
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is user-friendly. It is easy to convert, create, and manage systems."
  • "On the older version of VMware vSphere, possibly version four, we had a feature that allowed us to backup Ziploc machines. It has not been available in the newer version such as six or seven. I have been looking for another solution to accomplish the backups but they should bring back this plugin-type tool to allow older backup capabilities."

What is our primary use case?

We have implemented VMware vSphere a lot which is used for Server Virtualization. It has reduced the number of equipment that we need to use in the data centers servers, such as HP, IBM, Dell, and many others. We can use this solution for many use cases, even storage.

How has it helped my organization?

We have been able to reduce the amount of time between implementations and the number of systems needed which has allowed us to focus that time somewhere in our organization.

What is most valuable?

The solution is user-friendly. It is easy to convert, create, and manage systems.

What needs improvement?

On the older version of VMware vSphere, possibly version four, we had a feature that allowed us to backup Ziploc machines. It has not been available in the newer version such as six or seven. I have been looking for another solution to accomplish the backups but they should bring back this plugin-type tool to allow older backup capabilities.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for approximately eight years.

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 easy to scale.

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

We use Microsoft Hyper-V.

How was the initial setup?

The installation is straightforward. 

I have recently implemented version seven and I am monitoring the differences from five to seven.

What about the implementation team?

We have found sometimes when we have some instability it is difficult to get support for the specific issue.

What was our ROI?

We have saved money from reducing the number of systems needed, the time it takes for someone to do implementations, and the electricity used for the systems.

What other advice do I have?

My advice to those wanting to implement the solution is to make sure they read and know exactly what the solution does, and if there were updates from the previous version they have used, understand the changes before implementing.

I rate VMware vSphere a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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reviewer1642854 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Virtualization Engineer at a government with 51-200 employees
Real User
Aug 10, 2021
A highly available cloud computing virtualization platform with a useful resource distribution feature
Pros and Cons
  • "I like the capability of vMotion, DRS, high availability, and resource distribution."
  • "The price could be better. The licensing is definitely expensive and tech support is sometimes frustrating."

What is our primary use case?

I use VMware vSphere as a regular VM for different workloads and different configurations.

What is most valuable?

I like the capability of vMotion, DRS, high availability, and resource distribution.

What needs improvement?

The price could be better. The licensing is definitely expensive and tech support is sometimes frustrating.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using VMware vSphere for 15 or 16 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

VMware vSphere is a robust and stable product. It doesn't break that often.

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support is sometimes frustrating. Lately, we have been dealing with some tech support on SRM and they are not able to solve it.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. Once you have some understanding, it's straightforward.

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

The price could be better. The license is definitely expensive.

What other advice do I have?

I don't find anything that I think it would be a bottleneck or any challenge. I've been using it for so many years. It's a robust product, and I don't see anything lacking. I would advise potential users to go for it. It's something you can rely on. It's very robust and doesn't break if you implement it correctly. It actually gives you peace of mind.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give VMware vSphere an eight.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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