Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service Reviews

The primary use cases for Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service involve selling to customers rather than for my organization. When we are building a disaster recovery site for our customers, along with the main data center in the head office, Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service helps us significantly.

The best features of Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service are the high availability and failover capabilities. The majority of customers use the One-Click Disaster Recovery orchestration feature, and they are very satisfied with it.

One-Click Disaster Recovery improves the overall business processes within an organization. I am very satisfied with its performance, and our customers are equally satisfied.

Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service's effectiveness in seamless failover to secondary sites is exceptional. The Recovery Point Objective is very small and fast. The metro availability and synchronous replication between different sites work very well. Disaster Recovery Orchestration is also good. The cloud disaster recovery as a service functionality is more than sufficient.

Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service's audit-proof reporting assists with compliance needs in Saudi Arabia, where we have different compliance certificates. It needs to work more to comply with all available certificates for compliance, including healthcare, financial sector, and Aramco-specific requirements.

The positive impact includes cost efficiency, which is the most important point. The pay-as-you-grow model works effectively. The operation is good, and the flexibility for options such as on-premise synchronization, near synchronization, or cloud-based solutions is beneficial. Everything is available within the Nutanix platform, built-in, without extra complexity or fees.

I previously faced some issues with Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service, but currently, we are not experiencing any compatibility issues.

For future updates, incorporating AI capabilities would be beneficial, although the technical implementation remains to be determined.

I have been using Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service for two years.

I rate the technical support of Nutanix as one of the companies that have the highest MDX, giving them an eight or nine out of ten.

Positive

Before Nutanix, I had limited experience with other vendors. I worked with VxRail, which is now obsolete, and Cisco HyperFlex, which has been discontinued. Nutanix is the only solution that has moved forward and continues to succeed, especially now with Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, causing many people to move away from VMware.

The installation process for Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service is straightforward. When I first started with Nutanix, I occasionally encountered compatibility issues, especially while using Nutanix AHV. However, speaking generally about the complexity of Nutanix, it is very straightforward.

The deployment time for the product is not extensive. In the last four years, while working in sales, I have not been deeply involved in technical deployment. However, I work with my team during customer deployments. The process moves very quickly compared to other solutions, with pre-sales solution engineers managing the deployment.

I would assess Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service's data protection capabilities in minimizing downtime as good. However, I always provide another solution for backup and disaster recovery. While Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service can handle the job independently, I typically include Veeam or Commvault to generate additional profit and margin.

I assess the impact of Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service's centralized management console on customers' operations as working effectively. While there might be potential for additional plugins to enhance functionality, everything is currently operating smoothly. I rate this solution 8 out of 10.

Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service is used for site-to-site replication, application to application replication, VM-based, and containerization-based replication. I use the one-click disaster recovery orchestration.

The best features of Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service include real-time synchronization with the best RTO and RPO. The application awareness is also present.

I would assess the product's data protection capabilities in minimizing downtime as having inbuilt data protection with snapshot feature functionality.

It improves processes so that we don't require any customization or manual intervention for upgrading and updating the DR site. The automatic process is available. We simply configure it and can proceed with the automatic process.

The audit-proof reporting in Nutanix has helped with compliance needs, providing ISO certified compliance readily available. A compliance report is available, which can be used as a complete ISO certified report for compliance.

Nutanix is very effective in seamless failover to secondary sites as it's easy and we can seamlessly integrate with any applications and databases. There are no challenges currently; approximately 1800-plus software applications are certified with Nutanix.

The actual impact of a centralized management console in Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service on operations is that I get a better GUI, graphical interface with real-time data. It's very helpful to understand where the data flows from one location to another location, which database, which applications. All the visibility is available.

The positive impact that Nutanix has had on my organization is real-time data flow. We get network-related, application-related, and database-related information from a single console.

As for the drawbacks or downsides, there is currently no room for improvement in this solution. They have clearly mentioned that on the licensing part. If you select a normal starter license, then you have to give the RTO, RPO two hours. Apart from this, we can deliver real-time 15 minutes.

In future updates, there is currently no feature I would like to see in the product. We already discussed with the technical team and product engineering team because I'm a part of the partner technical advisory board of Nutanix. Monthly and weekly, we connect with them for the product features map.

I have been using Nutanix for eight years.

On a scale from 1 to 10, I would rate support for Nutanix as a 10, where 10 is very good.

Positive

I spend approximately half an hour on the installation process. I know the product thoroughly and can complete it quickly.

I perform the installation either by myself or with a team. Usually, only one person takes part in the installation from my side; one engineer is sufficient for the installation.

There are definitely cost savings, cost reductions, and return on investment from Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service. From an ROI perspective, the benefits include not only management but also hardware, electricity consumption, and administrative costs.

Regarding the pricing of Nutanix compared to the competition, currently there is only one OEM competitor in VMware. There are other vendors, but the feature functionality is not available on their products. The competition is primarily VMware, and the prices are comparable.

I evaluated VMware VSAN as an alternative before choosing Nutanix.

I am not familiar with VMware Workstation or VMware Fusion Pro at present as I'm not working in that area. I only see VSAN as an alternative. On a scale of 1-10, I rate Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service a 10.

We are a hosting provider organization. Host servers are hosted in our data center, and we have the DC and DR solutions at different locations. We have 4 data centers in different countries.

We have scheduled the DR snapshot every 3 minutes. If anything goes wrong with a virtual machine, we can retrieve that virtual machine from the DR site. We have the data for up to three weeks.

If anything goes wrong with a site or there is a disaster in the data center, we can retrieve the whole data center from the secondary side that has the whole DR snapshot.

It is a very secure and scalable solution, and their support is also outstanding.

For moving the data for DR, we are using Megaport. We are using a Megaport link between the data centers, so we have a third party for the site-to-site connectivity between the data centers. If such connectivity is available from the Nutanix side, it would be helpful for us.

Currently, Nutanix is providing the remote snapshot, and on the data center side, there is one cluster, and on the DR side, there is another cluster. We have synchronized both clusters with the same environment. For connectivity, we are using a Megaport link, and we have to pay a third party for that. If Nutanix can provide such connectivity, it will be helpful.

We have been using Nutanix DR for the last 3 years.

I would rate it a ten out of ten for scalability. With any other virtualization product, such as VMware, you need to do manual updates and patching. In Nutanix, there is a feature called life cycle management. With a single click, you can upgrade your AHU and CVS. The scalability is unbelievable, that is why I am rating it a ten out of ten.

When we are facing any kind of issue, we connect with the Nutanix support team. There are multiple options to contact them. You can directly have a call with them. Nutanix also provides portal access to all Nutanix customers. It is a ticketing portal. You can raise a ticket through the portal, and accordingly, an engineer will be assigned to you.

I would rate their support a ten out of ten. I have been in the industry for seven years, and I have worked with multiple virtualization products, such as VMware, Citrix, and Hyper-V. The level of support that Nutalix provides is unbelievable. They are highly skilled. With VMware, you have to deal with the L1 and L2 levels of support, which is not the case with Nutanix. A single engineer can resolve your issues. In the last three years, we have faced issues three to four times. In the same call, they managed to resolve multiple issues. 

Positive

Before this, we were using the Veeam solution, but we were facing multiple issues. We are a HIPAA-compliant organization, so we have to do DR checks every quarter for different clients. While doing the validation of the DR trail with the Veeam backup solution, we were facing a lot of issues related to encryption and other things. That is why we moved to Nutanix, and we are happy with this solution.

The Nutanix team provided us with subnet prerequisites for this solution. We provided them with what they needed. We had to bypass the subnet that was used by Nutanix internally. After we deployed the whole infrastructure in our data center, we used Nutanix Foundation on one of the systems. A support engineer was assigned to us for remote support. They were helpful in deploying this solution into our infrastructure. So, the installation and the configuration were very easy.

With VMware, we need to do a lot of things. We have to install ESXi. While deploying a vCenter cluster, we need to do a lot of things manually with the CLI. With Nutanix, there is a smart solution called Nutanix Foundation. You just click on that and run that software on your laptop, PC, or any other device, including a mobile device. You only need to establish the connector to the cluster. After you have this software, you can perform everything through it. You can define the cluster name. You can assign the AHV IP address. You can assign the CVM IP address. All things can be taken care of from there. It is a very smart solution.

Before deploying the Nutanix cluster, we raised a support request with Nutanix for the entire installation. They helped us out through the remote session.

It is a little bit cheaper than the other products in the market. It is affordable. If you are using a cluster provided by Nutanix and you have the Nutanix DR solution, it is helpful. With the products from the same organization, integration is easy.

I would highly recommend this solution. For the last three years, we have had a very good experience with Nutanix. We did not face any issues with it. It is the cheapest one in the market. 

I would rate Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service an eight out of ten.

The management of the environment is straightforward. 

I no longer have to deal with a storage area network in addition to a server-level platform. All of these things have been combined into a single tool.

The ability to patch and manage the environment has proven extremely beneficial. Hyper-convergence gives me the ability to patch my firmware, software, and hypervisors with a single click. That is extremely useful.

It's pretty good, I like the product.

Reporting would be a lot better. They need better reporting on the environment.

I have been using Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service for four years.

It's not the most recent version; we're a few revisions back. It's relatively new. We are not that old.

Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service is very stable.

Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service is very scalable and easily scalable.

This solution creates an environment in which servers can run, and my company has 30,000 employees who all use the servers that are running on it.

Indirectly, I have 30,000 people using this.

We have plans to increase our usage.

The technical support is good. It's not the best, but it's adequate. We also paid for a full-time Nutanix representative to work with us for about a year and a half. We had him readily available, and he was outstanding.

I would rate the technical support a nine out of ten.

Positive

We are using their hyper-converged infrastructure, and the components that we are using are AOS, AHV, and Leap.

We used VMware SRM but replaced it with Nutanix's Disaster Recovery as a Service due to its complexity and reliability.

The initial setup is straightforward. It is not that complex to set it up.

We have a ten-person team to maintain this solution, with two specialists and eight others doing the grunt work.

We did use a consultant, but now that we have gone through some consultants, we can do it on our own. 

I have had multiple installs at various times to deploy it. It has taken months, but when I go to use one specific environment, installing 15 nodes takes a day. We have a large 15-node cluster that takes one day to complete. 

If I want to use that tool, Xi Leap, I will need to set up another cluster in a data center. That would take another day, followed by the configuration of Leap. I would need three days to figure out the Xi Leap thing.

I always want it to be cheaper.

I would rate the pricing a seven out of

Cisco and Dell EMC both offer hyper-converged solutions.

Consider carefully the licenses for the operating systems you intend to install on these Nutanix clusters. Create an environment that can handle licenses that are not Nutanix licenses.

Because of its performance, its resiliency, and its stability, I would rate Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service a nine out of ten.

The most valuable feature is its simplicity.

I have been using Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service for two years.

I rate the solution’s stability a ten out of ten.

I rate the solution’s scalability a ten out of ten.

The initial setup is easy and takes three hours to complete.

We used a third party to deploy this solution.

Pricing is average.

I rate the product’s pricing a nine out of ten, where ten is good.

Maintenance is required once a year.

Overall, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

Our primary use case for Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) is to protect our data. We initially purchased the tool for one of our servers hosted on AWS. However, we have since migrated that server to our on-premises environment to save costs on cloud services.

The platform's most valuable feature is cluster management.

The product is more costly than other platforms. The price could be better.

In the next release, it would be beneficial to include a feature that automates the creation of services. We often have to manually set up data services, such as creating servers. For instance, on average, I create five to six servers per month. Having a one-click service creation feature that includes all the requirements, including network configuration, would save us significant time and resources.

We have been using Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service for five years. At present, we use the latest version.

I rate the product's stability a ten out of ten. I rarely encountered any system downtime issues.

The platform works efficiently, requiring no additional configuration or downtime. Currently, the service is fully utilized, operating 24/7. As our requirements evolve, we anticipate adding new nodes or servers to enhance scalability further and meet future demands. I rate the scalability an eight or nine.

We initially faced challenges with understanding the technical documentation provided by the vendor. However, our support and vendor teams were always available to assist us in troubleshooting and finding solutions. When the technical issues were complex and required expertise, the support team escalated the case to senior partners, who provided valuable guidance in resolving the issues.

Positive

We previously used AWS and Dell solutions. However, we found they could have been faster and required a manual interface for various tasks. As a result, we switched to Nutanix to streamline these processes and reduce manual effort.

The initial setup of Nutanix was straightforward for us. The system engineers were able to configure everything using the Foundation tool. It took around two to three hours to complete.

The deployment process is generally streamlined and fast. We ensure we have verified the remote site data and initiated the DRaaS. If any specific preparations are required, we will handle them accordingly.

Maintenance typically involves a maximum of two personnel. It is because issues are rare, and when they arise, Nutanix support is responsive and effective in resolving them.

The personnel involved in maintenance may not necessarily be the same individuals who were part of the deployment process. Depending on the issues that arise, additional resources can be hired to address specific challenges.

I rate the process a ten out of ten.

We primarily worked with our account manager and a salesperson actively involved in product implementation.

If I purchase the Nutanix product for five years, it's estimated to provide a return on investment within two to a half years. After that period, I can continue to utilize the solution without incurring additional costs. I rate the ROI a nine out of ten.

Nutanix may be perceived as expensive compared to local vendors. Additionally, one-time costs may initially seem high, but they reflect the quality of the service received.

We evaluated other options before choosing Nutanix. In 2017, we demoed two HP servers and Dell Hypervisor with VMware. Ultimately, we decided to go with Nutanix. We chose Nutanix because it is a stable product our company CEO recommended. After taking the demo and assessing its suitability for our infrastructure, we concluded it was the best solution for our needs.

The platform has significantly improved our organization's disaster recovery and business continuity planning. It offers synchronous data replication, allowing us to sync our recovery data every hour and efficiently send applications to remote sites.

We have regularly conducted failover drills to test the service. During these drills, we simulate a failover scenario by initiating a failover from the production side to the remote side.

The most beneficial features of our data protection strategies are regular snapshots and remote support.

The automation and ease of use features contribute positively to our overall experience, although we have yet to utilize them fully.

It seamlessly integrates with our existing infrastructure. Previously, we had 250 servers hosted on AWS, resulting in substantial costs. However, after migrating these servers to Nutanix servers, we brought them in-house. This migration has significantly reduced expenses, saving us approximately one million annually.

We encourage them to reach out to Nutanix support for assistance. We advise them to explore the software and data plans offered by Nutanix and to consider taking a demo to assess its suitability for their needs. I advise others to ensure sufficient bandwidth is available for data transfer between the primary and remote locations.

I rate it a ten out of ten.

Normally, we do replications for our Nutanix HPE for certain customers.

The configuration can be handled without any issues. 

We're quite comfortable with the dashboard and the GUI. It's rather user-friendly.

The solution is stable. 

It's a product that scales well. 

We've found technical support to be helpful. 

The pricing could be better. 

I've used the solution for three years. 

It's quite stable and very reliable. There are no bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze. 

It is scalable. 

We have 16 users on the solution currently. Most of them are engineers. One is an IT manager.

It is out plan to increase usage. It's our six-month plan in Q1 and Q2 next year.

Technical support has been very helpful. 

Positive

We previously used VMware.

We use both. It depends on our customers' requirements. If their infra has VMware, then we propose VMware. If they don't have any or if they have no particular requirements, we position them to migrate to Nutanix

The deployment is pretty fast, and you can do it in less than an hour. 

In terms of maintenance, we only need one person to handle everything. 

We handled the setup ourselves. We didn't need any outside assistance. 

I'm not sure what the RPI is. We have two clusters and maybe around 70% are repopulated.

The solution is a bit expensive. Not all customers can afford it. 

I can't speak about the actual cost. That's handled by our sales department. 

We're a Nutanix partner. We're a reseller as well. 

We haven't yet upgraded to the latest version of the solution. We do plan to upgrade, however.

I'd recommend the solution to other users. 

I would rate the solution eight out of ten. Just the pricing needs to be lowered. 

Nutanix creates data centers to provide disaster recovery to customers. This product will reboot the customer's machines on a specific data center from Nutanix, if needed, in case of disaster.

I think that Nutanix should support public clouds instead of the Nutanix data centers. I think they should no longer invest in data centers and make that available for the public cloud. A customer can choose another way from Azure, but I'm not sure if Xi Leap has that functionality or not. I know the idea is to completely decommission that product.

I have used this solution for one year.

I would rate the stability a 4 out of 5.

I would rate the scalability a 4 out of 5.

It's straightforward. The setup could be complex because it involves networking and the connection between two data centers. That could be complex depending on the type of connections that the customer wants to have. Nutanix did a good job making that very simple. It's simple, but it could be more complex depending on the networking from the customer side.

On a scale of 1 to 5 for complexity, I would give it a 4. You might have to deal with some VPNs and network complexities to connect to data centers.

We haven't needed anyone to maintain or deploy the solution. The traditional Nutanix administrator can administer the solution.

There are monthly and yearly subscriptions. I would give the pricing a 4 out of 5.

Besides the license, there are additional costs with the network connection. The customer may want a direct connection between the two data centers and that has an extra cost.

I would rate this solution 8 out of 10.

We use the solution for compliance. 

The tool's most valuable feature is ease of use. We can provide reports to customers. Its integrations are good. 

The solution needs improvement in cost. 

I have been using the product for more than 5 years. 

Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service is stable. 

Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service's support is good. 

Positive

I have used Veritas before. Regarding pricing, Veeam comes first, followed by Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service, and then Veritas. 

Nutanix Disaster Recovery as a Service's deployment is easy and can be completed in two hours. You need two resources to help with the deployment. 

I rate the overall product an eight out of ten. However, I wouldn't recommend it if budget concerns exist.