It is used to spin up games on a desktop. It can also run VMs on a desktop on-premises.
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Useful to run VMs on a desktop, stable with a good performance
Pros and Cons
- "The performance is good."
- "It could have more platforms and CPUs."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
The performance is good and depends on your PC.
What needs improvement?
It could have more platforms and CPUs.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using this solution for more than ten years. It is deployed both on cloud and on-premises.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable product.
How are customer service and support?
I rate the technical support an eight out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
There were no problems with the initial setup, and the deployment was good.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
It is not an expensive solution, and I rate the pricing a nine out of ten.
What other advice do I have?
I rate this solution a ten out of ten and recommend it to others.
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