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VMware Live Recovery pros and cons

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PROS

VMware Live Recovery offers zero RPO and zero RTO when combined with RecoverPoint.
VMware Live Recovery excels in automation, enabling seamless one-click disaster recovery operations.
VMware Live Recovery integrates effectively with Nutanix, enhancing operational efficiency.
VMware Live Recovery provides reliable replication and migration capabilities across sites.
VMware Live Recovery is consistent and enhances business continuity through automatic failover and failback policies.

CONS

VMware Live Recovery would benefit from improved integration with other storage solutions and third-party vendors.
The pricing is considered high, and the cost structure needs to be justified based on the features utilized in production.
Technical support has been slow in responding and requires significant improvement in responsiveness and quality.
Extensive coordination is required as SRM has to be installed on separate data centers, adding to the complexity of configuration.
There are stability concerns with VMware Live Recovery, especially during heavy capacity, requiring constant monitoring for potential downtime or replication errors.
 

VMware Live Recovery Pros review quotes

SuhailAkhtar - PeerSpot reviewer
Integration Architect at App In Snap (Pvt) Ltd
Oct 15, 2025
We mostly prefer to recommend this to customers due to ease of use, abundant features, and support.
Yosevan Sinaga Sinaga - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Infrastructure Manager at TMLI
Nov 7, 2024
Every feature is quite good, and we haven't faced any issues or complaints.
ErmiasGirma - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Safaricom Ethiopia plc
Mar 7, 2025
I give VMware Live Recovery a rating of ten out of ten.
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SivaKuppala - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Architect at Wipro Limited
Apr 30, 2024
Automated recovery is one good feature, SRM also offers simplified management. It has a centralized interface for configuring, testing, and executing disaster recovery plans across multiple sites. This means management from a single point, even for many sites.
Sven Nimmich - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Architect at Lenovo
Nov 20, 2024
The community provides good knowledge, so I can get answers if I have special inquiries.
GaurangPatel - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Director at Allot Group
Apr 15, 2024
The non-disruptive testing feature is a mature technology in the solution
Amardeep-Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal - Solution Engineering at Tata Communications Ltd
Aug 3, 2023
The most valuable feature of VMware SRM is its integration with the VMware platform.
Dissa Bandara - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at LIT
Feb 9, 2024
Incorporating non-disruptive testing capability in disaster recovery procedures has significantly benefited the overall recovery testing processes.
Samuel Katwesigye - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Administrator at NSSF
Feb 14, 2024
I would rate the ease of setting up and configuring my recovery plan in VMware SRM, a ten out of ten, with ten being the easiest.
Andy-Scannell - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Solutions Manager at Kyndryl
Oct 6, 2023
In terms of resiliency, the most valuable aspect of SRM has been its effectiveness.
 

VMware Live Recovery Cons review quotes

SuhailAkhtar - PeerSpot reviewer
Integration Architect at App In Snap (Pvt) Ltd
Oct 15, 2025
For support issues, they help with the issue, but it takes a very long time.
Yosevan Sinaga Sinaga - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Infrastructure Manager at TMLI
Nov 7, 2024
I would like to see improved integration services with other solutions, such as SIEM management or security monitoring.
ErmiasGirma - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Safaricom Ethiopia plc
Mar 7, 2025
The licensing area needs improvement as the cost per virtual machine is high. If they offered discounts or minimized their prices, it would be more beneficial.
Learn what your peers think about VMware Live Recovery. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: April 2026.
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SivaKuppala - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Architect at Wipro Limited
Apr 30, 2024
It has a lot of dependencies on VMware infrastructure, and testing can be complex. Testing often requires extensive approval at the organizational level.
Sven Nimmich - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Architect at Lenovo
Nov 20, 2024
The licenses need to be easier to quote.
GaurangPatel - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Director at Allot Group
Apr 15, 2024
The infrastructure of the solution needs to be more software-based
Amardeep-Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal - Solution Engineering at Tata Communications Ltd
Aug 3, 2023
VMware SRM's platform agnostics should support on-cloud usage as well.
Dissa Bandara - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at LIT
Feb 9, 2024
They could enhance the automation features for the product.
Samuel Katwesigye - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Administrator at NSSF
Feb 14, 2024
Timing issues arise due to replication lags in multiple areas. When this happens, we encounter errors.
Andy-Scannell - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Solutions Manager at Kyndryl
Oct 6, 2023
There is room for improvement in the automation and orchestration aspects of this solution.