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Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) vs Stratoscale [EOL] comparison

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    Categories and Ranking

    Nutanix Cloud Infrastructur...
    Average Rating
    8.6
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.3
    Number of Reviews
    199
    Ranking in other categories
    Software Defined Storage (SDS) (6th), HCI (4th), Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) (3rd), Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms (5th)
    Stratoscale [EOL]
    Average Rating
    8.6
    Number of Reviews
    3
    Ranking in other categories
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    Featured Reviews

    JD
    Jean Charles
    Dsi at OFFICE PUBLIC DE L HABITAT DE ROUEN
    Hyper-converged storage has improved performance and now supports high redundancy for our VMs
    Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) was transparent because we were on a regular infrastructure before. We went on NCI and were able to improve performance, but it did not really change how things worked. The performance was really better for applications and access times to the data. I regularly looked at the analytics to see what was going on in my servers and what it was saying to optimize performance. It was pretty interesting because it could analyze and give insights on how to get things working better. In the latest versions, the Prism interface has been replaced by Prism Central. This requires another machine to be deployed to manage the servers.
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    RB
    Robert Bush
    Server and Storage Platform Team Lead at Invesco US
    I like the automation and self-healing features
    SDDC. Speed to market. Automation and self-healing. Oracle engine. Google and Azure API. Still implementing.
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    Quotes from Members

    We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
     

    Pros

    "What I like the most are the high-availability and scalability."
    "In general, being able to patch and not having to pay for SanDisk is the best thing about hyper-converged."
    "We like that the size of the box is 1U or 2U only, and all the servers are fit into that box. The ease of operation is there. All the servers and the SAN storage are inside the box."
    "Nutanix provides a level of scalability and flexibility that you don't get with any other solution on the market."
    "Acropolis is a good choice for those who want to go with a complete infrastructure."
    "Most beneficial feature is simplicity, ease of use."
    "The feedback provided by our customers has been nothing but excellent."
    "The interface is very good. Before we used this solution, we had separate storage and switches, but with the hyper convert, it's all in one."
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    "We efficiently move resources between major engineering projects."
    "We hired a third company to stress test the system and it was above and beyond in terms of what we expected."
    "Automation and self-healing."
     

    Cons

    "As far as what could be improved, they have some built-in backup functions already, but any built-in isolation features like vision security features and free LAN features become a security concern."
    "We would like to see a cloud version of Acropolis AOS. Currently, we're trying to implement an AWS environment for some solutions, but we would like to use another technology also to enhance our organization, so we are looking for another technology for this, especially a cloud solution."
    "The solution does not lend support when we connect with a few dongle licenses."
    "The One-Click Upgrade process could/should offer the ability to integrate with 3rd party drivers. For example, we use NVIDIA Grid graphics cards. It would be amazing if, during the One-Click Upgrade process, we could "slipstream" additional VIB drivers for ESXi into the upgrade process."
    "The reporting feature isn't very good."
    "The productivity and work efficiency of Nutanix Acropolis AOS could improve."
    "The technology has a lot of room for improvement. For example, when they want to segment applications in conjunction with NSX, which VMware uses, Acropolis is not compatible with the competitors. The integration in the security layer is not compatible with NSX for the application segmentation that uses VMware."
    "This solution would be improved with built-in integration with Rubrik."
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    "We never had an issue with stability, but when we implemented the product, there were certain places where we weren't sure that they are completely aligned with our goals, in terms of how we use the system to get there."
    "Oracle engine. Google and Azure API."
    "Initial setup was complex at the beginning as the system was still lacking some important features, while every new release required a full reinstallation."
     

    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "Reconsidering the licensing packages could reduce the price, especially for companies that may not need all the bells and whistles. Many of the features are based on open-source software, so there's potential to offer more flexible pricing options. Additionally, with the right expertise, companies could potentially create similar environments themselves, reducing the need for extensive support and licensing costs. I rate its pricing a six out of ten. The tool costs around 300,000 dollars per year."
    "Our Nutanix license is for five years. There is a support arrangement there, but that aspect is more or less taken care of during the initial installation. With HCI architecture, whenever we do any kind of auto scaling or scaling of servers and resources, there is a significant amount of software licensing involved."
    "The price is good but I think there is still room for improvement on the price."
    "It's a bit expensive, but it's worth it."
    "This product is expensive, but they do have discounts. At one point, I saw that they were giving a 70% or 80% discount, which is a good thing, but maybe they should have a more realistic price and then a 5% to 10% discount."
    "They offer multiple tier licensing which means that lower level licensing will have less features."
    "Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure's core licensing needs to have an upper limit since processors are coming out with incredible numbers of cores on them."
    "Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure's pricing is higher now."
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    Comparison Review

    it_user244362 - PeerSpot reviewer
    it_user244362
    Managing Consultant with 51-200 employees
    Aug 30, 2015
    Nutanix vs. VMware EVO:RAIL vs. FlexPod
    Originally posted at www.storagegaga.com/dont-get-too-drunk-on-hyper-converged/ I hate the fact that I am bursting the big bubble brewing about Hyper Convergence (HC). I urge all to look past the hot air and hype frenzy that are going on, because in the end, the HC platforms have to be aligned…
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Outsourcing Company
    11%
    Manufacturing Company
    9%
    Computer Software Company
    8%
    Financial Services Firm
    8%
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    Company Size

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    Small Business
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business93
    Midsize Enterprise76
    Large Enterprise88
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    Questions from the Community

    How do I choose between Cisco Hyperflex HX Series and Nutanix Acropolis AOS?
    Cisco HyperFlex HS series vs Nutanix Acropolis AOS Cisco HyperFlex gives extended hyper-convergence functions from core to edge and multi-cloud environments. It helps IT and OT teams deploy hyper...
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    What makes Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) worth using?
    NCI is a product with many tools and services but the one that, in my opinion, makes it better than similar products and worth using, is the full-stack lifecycle management. This capacity allows u...
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    Have you received reliable help from Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure's support when you contacted them?
    NCI is one of the best out there. For any software, no matter how good it is, technical support makes it or breaks it for me. You may have an amazing product but if there is not anyone to help you ...
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    Also Known As

    Nutanix Acropolis AOS, Nutanix AOS, Nutanix Acropolis
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    Overview

    Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure delivers high performance and scalability with central management and one-click upgrades. It enhances data protection and reduces deployment complexities, perfect for businesses seeking efficient virtualization.

    Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure offers a comprehensive platform integrating compute, storage, and network for optimal infrastructure management. It supports multiple hypervisors, offering flexibility, efficiency, and ease of use. With features like Prism for centralized management, organizations can manage resources effectively while benefiting from data protection enhancements such as deduplication and compression. Hyper-convergence enables seamless integration, reducing operational costs and increasing scalability. Though the pricing is high, and setup and administration can be complex, the ability to support hybrid cloud implementations and critical infrastructures like VDI and databases provides notable advantages.

    What are the key features of Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure?
    • Prism for Centralized Management: Simplifies resource management with a single control interface.
    • High Performance: Offers efficient I/O operations to enhance processing efficiency.
    • Scalability: Easily adjusts to growing business needs with one-click upgrades.
    • Data Protection: Uses deduplication and compression for secure data handling.
    • Hyper-Convergence: Integrates compute, storage, and network to optimize infrastructure.
    • Multi-Hypervisor Support: Provides flexibility to choose preferred hypervisors.
    What benefits should users look for in Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure?
    • Cost Effectiveness: Reduces operational costs through resource optimization.
    • Ease of Management: Centralized control enhances administrative efficiency.
    • Scalability: Grows seamlessly with business demand.
    • Data Protection: Increases security and reliability of data management.
    • Performance Improvement: Streamlines server provisioning and resource management.

    Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure finds adoption across industries for virtualization, cloud services, and infrastructure consolidation. Organizations utilize it for hybrid clouds and virtual server hosting, supporting applications like databases and virtual desktop infrastructures. They report enhanced data protection, disaster recovery capabilities, and improved performance, facilitating effective resource management.

    Nutanix
    Stratoscale is the cloud infrastructure company, allowing enterprises to deploy an AWS-compatible region in any data center. Stratoscale Symphony, can be deployed in minutes on commodity x86 servers, creating an Amazon Web Services (AWS) compatible region and offering AWS-compatible services including EC2, S3, EBS, RDS and Kubernetes. Stratoscale was named a “Cool Vendor in Servers and Virtualization” by Gartner and raised over $70M from leading investors including: Battery Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Cisco, Intel, Qualcomm Ventures, SanDisk and Leslie Ventures.
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    Sample Customers

    St. Lukes Health System, the City of Seattle, Yahoo! Japan, Sligro, Empire Life, Hyundai AUS, and many others.
    SanDisk, Orange, Merck, NTT, Troy Cable, Bezeq, Tieto, Neen, Ofek Cloud Technologies, APA IT, Netkom, SOS Surveillance, Futong, WeBank, Team Netsol
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