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vCenter Configuration Manager pros and cons

Vendor: Broadcom
4.3 out of 5

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PROS

vCenter Configuration Manager excels in automated processes, significantly reducing manual efforts.
The platform supports efficient virtual machine management across different hosts and environments.
vCenter Configuration Manager offers reliable stability and scalability.
The reporting capabilities allow for detailed analysis of logs and effective alert interpretation.
vCenter's scalability is advantageous when extending environments, with easy-to-manage deployment and configuration.

CONS

The functions are not running in HTML5 and the interface is not very user-friendly.
The reporting and documentation for solving issues could be improved, with better error reporting and log filtering.
Technical support is not responsive, and faster response or online chat support would be beneficial.
The cost, licensing, and pricing require improvement as they are high and present challenges for customers.
Managing cluster environments, migrations, and hybrid-cloud integration needs better functionality and efficiency.
 

vCenter Configuration Manager Pros review quotes

MI
Principal Consultant Engineer at Estarta Solutions
Jun 11, 2025
The migration feature of vCenter Configuration Manager is the most loved feature so far.
Nikhil Nikhil - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Operations Lead at TT Systems LLC
Jan 27, 2025
The features are easy to handle and straightforward.
Karthik PR - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Datacenter Solutions Architect at Pacer
Jul 13, 2023
I like vMotion because it manages fault tolerance.
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SigfridCecillon - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at Arsium
Aug 22, 2023
I would rate the scalability quite good. You can extend your environment effectively with appropriate investment.
Raouf Mahfoud Silhadi - PeerSpot reviewer
Spécialiste VMware at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Apr 9, 2024
The market share of VMware is huge. It is not even necessary to prove the capabilities attached to the product.
Ravikumar Korada - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Recruiter at Covalense
Mar 27, 2024
The tool's scalability is good and easy, especially when compared to Microsoft Hyper-V.
Jayesh Bhandari - PeerSpot reviewer
Group IT Head at Ashapura Minechem Ltd
Mar 28, 2024
vCenter is very easy to use if you have good skills. It takes a little time to configure everything. It is template-based, so you click, click, and then reboot. It takes 15 minutes.
Tommy Myo Min Aung - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior System Engineer at Vantage Drilling
Jan 30, 2024
It is a very stable solution.
OğuzKalaycı - PeerSpot reviewer
system engineer at Yaşar Holding
Jan 5, 2024
vCenter Configuration Manager is a stable solution that is very easy to manage and deploy.
JT
Owner at EnterCOM
Oct 4, 2023
I particularly appreciate the reporting capabilities, as they allow for in-depth analysis of logs and the ability to interpret alerts effectively, enabling informed responses.
 

vCenter Configuration Manager Cons review quotes

MI
Principal Consultant Engineer at Estarta Solutions
Jun 11, 2025
My impression on the impact of the real-time monitoring features of vCenter Configuration Manager is that it's somewhat good, but you cannot find the full log message; you have to dig deep in order to get it.
Nikhil Nikhil - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Operations Lead at TT Systems LLC
Jan 27, 2025
Regarding the licensing part, previously I was able to acquire the license with an eight-core configuration. Now it requires a 16-core setup, which is difficult for customers who have fewer connections to the servers.
Karthik PR - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr. Datacenter Solutions Architect at Pacer
Jul 13, 2023
When vCenter is in a Microsoft environment, there is a lot of licensing involved, where we face some difficulties.
Learn what your peers think about vCenter Configuration Manager. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: April 2026.
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SigfridCecillon - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at Arsium
Aug 22, 2023
The customer service and support are not as good as that of other solutions. It is not very fast.
Raouf Mahfoud Silhadi - PeerSpot reviewer
Spécialiste VMware at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Apr 9, 2024
The only challenge my company faces with the solution in relation to the customers is something that is directly related to the tool's pricing.
Ravikumar Korada - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Recruiter at Covalense
Mar 27, 2024
Some of the migrations are difficult to manage since the solution is not compatible with a few of the operating systems, which poses a challenge during the physical to virtual migration process.
Jayesh Bhandari - PeerSpot reviewer
Group IT Head at Ashapura Minechem Ltd
Mar 28, 2024
The pricing and security could be improved.
Tommy Myo Min Aung - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior System Engineer at Vantage Drilling
Jan 30, 2024
The product's high price is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required.
OğuzKalaycı - PeerSpot reviewer
system engineer at Yaşar Holding
Jan 5, 2024
The solution's pricing is very high and could be improved.
JT
Owner at EnterCOM
Oct 4, 2023
Many major industry players like VMware, Microsoft, and Oracle often fall short in software coding and the smooth release of new versions.