It's a VDI and also for virtualized machines. We use it for digitized databases.
Implementation and Support Engineer at PRACSO S.R.L.
Has availability and is stable, scalable, and easily implemented
Pros and Cons
- "It is very stable and scalable, and implementation is straightforward as well."
- "I think the pricing could be lower, and the technical support could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
It made provisioning servers and application a lot easier and faster
What is most valuable?
vVols, vMotion, and vSphere have availability. It is very stable and scalable, and implementation is straightforward as well.
What needs improvement?
I think the pricing could be lower, and the technical support could be improved.
I would like to see more active replication in the next release.
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For how long have I used the solution?
3 years
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's very stable. There are some bumps or unintended behavior from time to time, but it has not really been an issue.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable solution.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is not that great, and it's not that accessible.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Oracle Virtualizacion. Was not so user friendly and lacking a lot of features
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was extremely straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
in-house
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is a little bit on the expensive side, and the licensing is on a yearly basis.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We evaluated a lot of options like Microsoft Hyper-V and Proxmox, and Red Hat Virtualization
What other advice do I have?
I would totally recommend VMware vSphere even though I have some complaints about it. It's one of the great technologies available right now. I would rate it at eight on a scale from one to ten.
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.

VMware Technician Manager at VAS
Easy to install, stable, and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "Stability and scalability are the most valuable features of this solution."
- "I would like to see more support regarding containers, and they need more features for them."
What is our primary use case?
We use this solution for financial full disclosure, end-user computing, and for private cloud.
What is most valuable?
Stability and scalability are the most valuable features of this solution.
The connectivity to the pools from the large amount of memory to the CPU is also very good.
Also, the stability that it provides from the large system to the virtual machine is good.
What needs improvement?
I would like to see more support regarding containers, and they need more features for them.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using VMware vSphere for a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of this solution is one of the most valuable features. It's a very stable product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's a very scalable solution. Every release includes scalability.
We have 200 to 300 customers who are using it and we have plans to increase our usage.
How are customer service and technical support?
Technical support is moderate.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward.
The time it takes for deployment depends on the environment and the design of it.
We need a team of five technicians to maintain this solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It's a monthly subscription model.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.
I would rate VMware vSphere a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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Information Technology Support Coordinator at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Is stable and integrates well with other environments
Pros and Cons
- "It is a very stable solution. Integration with other environments was simple to achieve."
- "The documentation could be improved. It does not help me to show the client the value of going with VMware vSphere rather than an open source or cheaper solution."
What is our primary use case?
It's the main virtualization solution for our clients.
What is most valuable?
The HA and DRS are very valuable.
It is a very stable solution.
Integration with other environments was simple to achieve.
The initial setup is simple even for complex environments. The documentation for implementation is very good.
VMware vSphere has great technical support.
What needs improvement?
The documentation could be improved. It does not help me to show the client the value of going with VMware vSphere rather than an open source or cheaper solution.
If we have extensive documentation that is complete and helps us understand all the features, it will help us to try to propose the solution itself and try to show the value of going with it.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using VMware vSphere for more than twenty years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
When compared to the stability of other solutions, VMware vSphere is by far the most favorable.
How are customer service and technical support?
Compared to Microsoft's technical support, it's by far the best experience that we've had.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very simple. Even for more complex environments, it's really pretty simple. The available documentation is complete, which helps specialists create more complex solutions in VMware.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
This is not the cheapest solution, but when you consider the stability of VMware vSphere, it is a great solution.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
My clients evaluated Hyper-V because they use a Microsoft environment.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend that they get familiar with the technology and also with the documentation for implementation. It's really complete. I would also recommend that they obtain the training available online, which is really good.
On a scale from one to ten, I would rate this solution at ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Reseller
IT Services Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Beneficial server virtualization, exceptional customer service, and reliable
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of the solution would be the basic feature of server virtualization, we use it everywhere."
- "The solution is stable. It has some small bugs which are not influencing the main functions but every software has some bugs."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution mainly for testing our internal systems. We are providing support and solution for clients and we have to test the solutions.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of the solution would be the basic feature of server virtualization, we use it everywhere.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for 10 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable. It has some small bugs which are not influencing the main functions but every software has some bugs.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This solution can scale to extremely large environments, it is very scalable.
We are a company of 35 people and we are using this solution. We have a lot of customers that we are providing consulting and support for VMware.
How are customer service and technical support?
Customer support is one of the best in the market.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward and simple because we learned how to do it a long time ago. Even a new user could find it easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The licensing price is fair compared to other similar solutions.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
When comparing this solution with the others, it is very similar or a bit better.
What other advice do I have?
I rate VMware vSphere a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
Solutions Specialist at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Flexible, easy to use, and stable
Pros and Cons
- "It is a very mature solution that is easy to use and flexible."
- "The technical support is good. However, it could be more seamless when it comes to chat support and lower response times."
What is our primary use case?
The solution has many uses, such as consolidation, VDI workloads, and server virtualization.
What is most valuable?
It is a very mature solution that is easy to use and flexible.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
From the years of usage, I have found no issue with the stability of the solution.
How are customer service and technical support?
The technical support is good. However, it could be more seamless when it comes to chat support and lower response times.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward but when it comes to consolidation it can become complex quickly in some environments. The time it takes to install depends on many variables. For example, if you are building a data center and are using this solution then it can be complex.
When it comes to maintenance, you do not need a team to handle it. We have found it easy to manage.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price could improve for the enterprise versions.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend using a certified skilled implementation team. It can be difficult if you do not have the experience.
I rate VMware vSphere a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
Line Technical Agent at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Classic, stable, easy to install and use
Pros and Cons
- "It's easy to use."
- "In the next release, I would love to have Java as a service, platform as a service, and container as a service."
What is our primary use case?
We use this solution for virtualization and management.
What is most valuable?
It's easy to use.
It's a classic solution.
What needs improvement?
In the next release, I would love to have Java as a service, platform as a service, and container as a service.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for two years.
I am using version 6.7.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a very stable product and we plan to continue using it.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's a scalable solution. We have approximately 5,000 users, with 150 in the IT team and there are 10 in the admin team.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have not needed to contact technical support.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward.
It took a day to deploy.
What about the implementation team?
I completed the deployment myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It's a pricey solution. The price could be better.
We pay for licenses on a yearly basis.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We contacted Hyper-V but have never used it.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others who are interested in using it.
I would rate VMware vSphere a nine out of ten.
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.
Project Specialist at integra software
Fairly priced, stable, easy to use, and easy to install
Pros and Cons
- "It's easy to use, and it is flexible."
- "Security and patch-related items need improvement."
What is our primary use case?
We use this solution for hosting servers and some applications.
What is most valuable?
It's easy to use, and it is flexible.
What needs improvement?
Security and patch-related items need improvement.
In the next release, we would like the security system improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for a couple of years.
We are working with the latest version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It's a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's a scalable product. We have 300 to 500 users in our organization.
How are customer service and technical support?
We have not contacted technical support. We have not faced any challenges.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We have used other applications previously.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. It's easy to install.
What about the implementation team?
I completed the implementation myself.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Our licensing fees on paid on a yearly basis and the pricing is fine.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We have evaluated NSX VMware and VMware vSAN, but we have certain requirements and found vShpere to be more suitable.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to anyone who is interested in using it.
I would rate VMware vSphere a ten out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Cyber Security Technical Engineer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Good speed, excellent scalability, and an easy initial setup
Pros and Cons
- "The speed of the solution is excellent."
- "There needs to be more integration overall. That would be quite helpful."
What is most valuable?
The scalability of the solution is excellent. It expands very nicely.
The speed of the solution is excellent.
The splitting of the machines is quite useful.
The installation of the product is quite straightforward.
Technical support is quite helpful and very responsive.
What needs improvement?
Whatever VMware features that are provided on a virtual workstation should also be provided here. However, various features don't seem to be included.
There needs to be more integration overall. That would be quite helpful.
The stability could improve a bit.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've used the solution in our organization for many years. I can't speak to the exact amount of time. It's used across many departments. They may have started using the product at different times. However, it has been used for quite a while internally.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability could be better. It's not flawless. There can be some improvements.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution scales well. It expands easily. If a company wants to expand, it can do so with ease. It's not a problem.
How are customer service and technical support?
The technical support is fast and the feedback is good. They are knowledgeable and responsive. We are satisfied with their level of service.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not overly complex. It's quite straightforward. A company shouldn't have any issues with the initial setup process. It's simple.
We had everything up and running within a week. It doesn't take too long.
What about the implementation team?
We have the staff on hand that is capable of handling the implementation ourselves.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I'm not sure what the pricing of the product is. It's not an aspect of the solution I typically handle.
What other advice do I have?
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We've been quite satisfied with its capabilities overall. We are very happy with it.
I would recommend the solution to other organizations and users.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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