RHEV offers key features like Kernel-based Virtual Machine technology, good application compatibility and interface, NIC bonding, and Multipath I/O. It excels in memory page sharing, guest consolidation, live migration, and security with SELinux. Its transparent huge pages enhance performance. RHEV is open source, scalable, user-friendly, and cost-effective, with strong support and flexibility in compute scaling and resource allocation. High availability, ease of integration, and increased efficiency are notable advantages.
- "I advise keeping an open mind. It's an excellent solution."
- "The biggest aspect for me is the disk usage, the virtual manager, and the deployment of machines."
- "When you purchase RHEV, you are essentially buying a subscription license. This license can be integrated with various client types, including these integrations with the subscription."
RHEV faces challenges in clustering, load balancing, security, and GUI efficiency. Users find network interface configuration and integration with third-party tools lacking. Virtual machine management and documentation need improvement. Support and pricing are concerns, with insufficient local support. Users see gaps in feature parity with competitors like VMware, particularly in ease of use and automated functions. Enhancements in virtualization capabilities and more intuitive administration are desired.
- "My teammates and I often complain that VMware is well-documented and has a large community since it is the de facto standard. I would love to see better documentation and ease of use."
- "I would love to see better documentation and ease of use."
- "We should improve how we manage storage domains and make more comprehensive control available through the command line."
