VMware NSX Reviews and Pricing

Leandro Pereira Rodrigues

Analista de TI at RNP - Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa NREN/Brazil

Mar 19, 2023

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A great firewall but lacks integration with other solutions.

Pros and Cons

"Has a great firewall."

"Lacks integration with other solutions."

What is our primary use case?

We use NSX in our data center.

What is most valuable?

We use the NSX firewall which is great.

What needs improvement?

I'd like to see more integration with other solutions.

For how long have I used the solution?

We've been using this solution for over two years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

I haven't used technical support.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend this solution and rate it seven out of 10.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

reviewer993597

Consultant at a consultancy with 1-10 employees

Jan 25, 2022

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Responsive support and scalable

Pros and Cons

"The most valuable feature of VMware NSX is the ability to set up virtual networking environments."

"The solution can improve by making it more straightforward, easier to install and maintain in the environment."

What is our primary use case?

VMware NSX is used as a software-defined network. We used the solution in a data center.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of VMware NSX is the ability to set up virtual networking environments.

What needs improvement?

The solution can improve by making it more straightforward, easier to install and maintain in the environment.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using VMware NSX for approximately five years.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

VMware NSX is a scalable solution.

How are customer service and support?

My experience with technical support is good. I have not used them very much but what I have contacted the support they have been responsive and helpful.

How was the initial setup?

The implementation of VMware NSX is moderately complex. However, it depends on your data center environment complexity.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

VMware has always been geared towards enterprise and their pricing options are a bit high. Their price is higher than other options in the market.

What other advice do I have?

I would advise those wanting to implement this solution to give themselves a fair amount of time and make sure are working with someone who is reasonably well trained and has done it before.

I rate VMware NSX an eight out of ten.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.