Scale Computing Platform vs VMware vSphere comparison

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The compared Scale Computing and Broadcom solutions aren't in the same category. Scale Computing is ranked #19 in HCI , and holds a 2.8% mindshare in the category. Broadcom is ranked #1 in SVS , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 18.2% mindshare. Additionally, 83% of Scale Computing users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

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83% willing to recommend

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94% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Scale Computing Platform

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

HCI (19th), Edge Computing Platforms (5th)

VMware vSphere

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

461

Ranking in other categories

Server Virtualization Software (1st)

Mindshare comparison

Scale Computing Platform and VMware vSphere aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Scale Computing Platform is designed for HCI and holds a mindshare of 2.8%, up 2.1% compared to last year.
VMware vSphere, on the other hand, focuses on Server Virtualization Software, holds 18.2% mindshare, up 17.1% since last year.

HCI Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Scale Computing Platform	2.8%
VxRail	9.3%
Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)	9.0%
Other	78.9%

HCI

Server Virtualization Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
VMware vSphere	18.2%
Hyper-V	17.4%
Proxmox VE	10.6%
Other	53.800000000000004%

Server Virtualization Software

Featured Reviews

AbdulSattar

Channel Sales Manager at Softech Microsystems

Extremely easy to learn and use for beginners

Some features go well with other tools like VMware, where making something on the fly or making some changes on the fly in the area of memory or something is possible. On the fly, you cannot do anything on Scale Computing HC3, though it is a very rarely needed area. Being able to make some changes on the fly is very risky, but even then, you see customers saying since it is an area that is not possible with Scale Computing HC3, it is better to go with some other tools. My company convinces our customers that opting for another solution is not required since a tool that allows us to make some changes on the fly can be very risky, and it is also not something that fits in according to certain policies or good practices.

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RajeshK10

Information Technology Architect at Central Bank of India

Reliable virtualization has supported smooth DR drills and efficient resource allocation

VMware vSphere has proven to be robust in nature, and the new features are quite acceptable. The new features in NSX network switching make it more useful in the reliability management of data centers. vMotion has helped my organization's business continuity strategies during our planned DR drill activity. The migration of VMs from DC to DR is quite smooth with respect to the network link. I assess the impact of VMware vSphere's High Availability feature on my infrastructure resilience as effective during DR drill activities and firmware upgrades, which we perform every six months. During those times, we rely on maintenance mode of several servers, and HA works properly. I have nothing to complain about. We have utilized VMware vSphere's Distributed Resource Scheduler effectively. Even though we have over-provisioned the vCPUs, it efficiently manages the CPU cores and memory of the servers intelligently, so I am not experiencing any bottleneck in resource utilization. Distributed Resource Scheduler has affected my resource allocation performance positively, providing a 20 percent advantage over my old hardware.

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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

"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."

"I like that Scale Computing HCR is slimmed down and gives me the features I need and not features that I don't need."

"The product's initial setup phase is too easy."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is the nice GUI."

"The solution is quite stable; it's rock solid, there are no bugs or glitches, it doesn't crash or freeze, and it's quite reliable."

"I would advise others they should use this solution instead of traditional servers because it's safer, and better for the company."

"The solution is scalable."

"I rate Scale Computing support 10 out of 10. They're accessible and responsive."

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"The scalability has been good."

"VMware leads the pack with their hypervisor."

"Less time is needed to go live for workloads."

"I would absolutely recommend using this solution, as it's clear-based, straightforward, and includes all of the options required in business."

"The most valuable features for us are HA, DRS, and SDRS."

"vMotion radically changes the way we think about how we can operate a large infrastructure, and notably, in terms of proactive maintenance."

"The VMware community is always there and it is a valuable resource."

"It is highly scalable. We need to scale out and up, and we can do that with vSphere. We can easily add more storage, drives, or memory."

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Cons

"Scale Computing HC3 said in an announcement they were going to integrate with a backup service which would be good. If they could do this it would be beneficial."

"I've had so many issues with the sales team when I was looking to make some improvements, and improve the performance. They would create so many excuses to force me to buy new nodes all the time and not let me add more memory to each node."

"Scale HC3 improvements would involve literally fixing up the replication."

"The product could use a better control center."

"On the fly, you cannot do anything on Scale Computing HC3, though it is a very rarely needed area."

"The snapshot technology takes up 500 times more space compared to other solutions."

"There could be an easier way to see which servers are on each node"

"The product struggles to cope with bigger workloads. In the next release, I'd like some backup solutions to be added."

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"I can't speak to any missing features. It has everything I need."

"There is a lot of know how required to deploy VMWare correctly, especially if it is being architectured to be highly available."

"There are some networking changes, storage integration, and leverage features that aren’t available."

"The costs are inflated for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs)."

"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."

"The introduction of a web console could be a great improvement for sysadmin, but the poor responsive interface has been solved in v6.0."

"The documentation could be improved. It does not help me to show the client the value of going with VMware vSphere rather than an open source or cheaper solution."

"We have been using the built-in security features such VM Encryptions and support for TPM and VBS, and it has been hit or miss for us."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I give the pricing a nine out of ten."

"The product is worth the money, but I would not say it's very cheap or very expensive."

"rate HC3's pricing a five out of ten since it is affordable."

"I pay for Scale Computing HC3 and it includes customer service for one year. We paid for an additional year for customer service but that includes the updates and everything for the software. Additionally, the licensing is for Windows, which is the same for everybody."

"You will find the cost is reasonably cheaper."

"vSphere is an expensive solution."

"The price could always be lower, but I think it's fair."

"Pricing is insanely expensive."

"The pricing is a bit complex."

"Purchase only the cheaper solution with support. I don’t recommend high-end licenses."

"It could be cheaper."

"The price of the solution could be cheaper compared to others."

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Comparison Review

it_user234735

Technology Consultant, ASEAN at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

May 10, 2015

Hyper-V 2012 R2 vs. VMware vSphere 5.5

I was won with Hyper-V 2012R2 recently and the table below based on customer RFP (edited). This articles all about technical, there is not related with TCO/ROI, licensing cost, “political”, etc. Another to noted is the Windows Server 2012 licenses is based on 2 socket CPU, meanwhile…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

Outsourcing Company

University

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Outsourcing Company

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	1

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	177
Midsize Enterprise	137
Large Enterprise	262

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Why KVM??? Help please!

We use VMware and KVM. We find that KVM is a lot simpler to use and it provides the virtualization we need for Linux and Windows. For us, VMware does not offer any advantage. Moreover, KVM is free.

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Comparisons

Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) vs Scale Computing Platform

Compared 11% of the time

VMware vSAN vs Scale Computing Platform

Compared 8% of the time

HPE SimpliVity vs Scale Computing Platform

Compared 6% of the time

VxRail vs Scale Computing Platform

Compared 6% of the time

Azure Local vs Scale Computing Platform

Compared 3% of the time

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Hyper-V vs VMware vSphere

Compared 41% of the time

Oracle VM vs VMware vSphere

Compared 19% of the time

Proxmox VE vs VMware vSphere

Compared 6% of the time

VMware Workstation vs VMware vSphere

Compared 4% of the time

KVM vs VMware vSphere

Compared 4% of the time

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Overview

Scale Computing Platform is renowned for swift setup, stability, and performance. It provides a seamless user experience with integrated licenses and efficient management, catering to small IT departments.

Scale Computing Platform offers a user-friendly GUI and delivers superior performance with exceptional read/write speeds, outperforming competitors like Nutanix. It eliminates the need for additional recovery software and simplifies licensing. Users note its simplicity and efficiency over VMware, Nutanix, and HPE SimpliVity. However, there is a need for improved support, better upgrade processes, and more integration with external backup services. The platform faces challenges with larger workloads, with snapshot technology requiring optimization. Enhancements are needed in dashboard usability and node visibility, and users seek flexibility for on-the-fly changes.

What are the key features of Scale Computing Platform?

Ease of Setup: Simplifies installation, making it accessible for small IT teams.
Fast Performance: Provides superior read/write speeds compared to others.
Built-In Licenses: Integrates necessary licenses, reducing complexity.
User-Friendly GUI: Facilitates efficient management for IT departments.
Scalability: Adapts easily to growing business needs without hassle.

What benefits or ROI should users anticipate?

Stability: Ensures reliable system performance for continuous operations.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces need for additional software, offering a cost-effective solution.
Resource Management: Enhances prioritization and management of virtual machines.
User Satisfaction: Provides an appliance-like experience with minimal hassles.

Implementing Scale Computing Platform in industries supports virtualization needs for organizations operating with fewer than thirty VMs. It's commonly used for hosting internal servers, executing POCs, and running applications like SAGE Computer and QuickBooks. The platform aids businesses in creating private clouds, supporting efficient resource management and enhancing server operations, particularly with Acronis Backup.

Scale Computing

VMware vSphere offers robust virtualization capabilities with features that enhance data center performance and optimize workloads. Centralized management and ease of deployment make it a cost-effective choice for many industries.

VMware vSphere is recognized for its high availability, vMotion, and Distributed Resource Scheduler, essential for efficient server infrastructure management. Users value its virtual machine management, seamless live migration, and strong resource allocation across data centers. Though the web client can be slow, and individual management of multiple ESXi hosts is challenging without central management, vSphere remains popular due to its flexibility and integration capabilities. While fault tolerance and free version features have their limitations, the product supports private clouds and hybrid cloud deployments effectively.

What are the key features of VMware vSphere?

High Availability: Ensures uptime through automatic failover and load balancing.
vMotion: Facilitates live migration without downtime.
Distributed Resource Scheduler: Optimizes workload distribution across servers.
Centralized Management: Simplifies administration tasks through single-pane control.
Resource Allocation: Allocates computing power and memory efficiently.

What benefits and ROI does VMware vSphere offer?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces hardware requirements and energy usage.
Scalability: Easily scales to meet growing business requirements.
Improved Performance: Enhances application performance and reliability.
Flexibility: Supports integration with other technologies for operational agility.
Ease of Management: Simplifies monitoring and administrative efforts.

VMware vSphere is widely used in industries to manage server infrastructure effectively, hosting mission-critical applications like ERP and SQL servers. It supports development, testing, and backup environments, contributing to data center consolidation and cost reduction while enabling private and hybrid cloud setups.

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