Valuable features of VMware Software Defined Data Center include server and network virtualization, NSX for security, SDDC Manager for central management, and integration for a unified control interface. Reliability, cost-effectiveness, and automation are highlighted. Users appreciate the ease of deploying virtual machines, simplifying complex tasks, and maintaining consistency across on-premises and cloud environments. The infrastructure as a service and the flexibility in resource sharing enhance its functionality, supporting both large-scale and small-scale needs efficiently.
- "The flexibility is excellent as we use storage policies, and whenever any VM or dynamic allocation is needed, it is automatically handled by VMware without physical intervention."
- "The solution does not occupy much space."
- "The VMware Software Defined Data Center Manager can be used to manage VMs across multiple platforms."
VMware Software Defined Data Center requires improvements in upgrade processes, automation, and integration with various hardware. Users express difficulty with managing interfaces and pricing structures. The user interface lacks intuitive design, and performance optimizations are necessary, particularly for vSAN stability and storage utilization. Encryption costs and licensing models present challenges. There's a need for better third-party integration, predictive analytics, and enhanced virtualization features. Consistency across versions and ease of deployment are desired by users.
- "Support and existing customers, who are their bread and butter, are not satisfied due to support issues."
- "The solution must provide more features."
- "There's quite a lot of uncertainty at the moment regarding the solution following the Broadcom acquisition of VMware."
