CenturyLink Cloud Application Manager vs SAP Cloud Appliance Library

Likelihood to Recommend

It was very good to use in small scale projects. Considering the high end projects with many instances and multi-platform architectures, it is better to test before the application is deployed. I think few of the questions can be general - who are the system users and what size is the application focussing on? How much resources are required? Will the application require any additional services?

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Team Lead in Engineering

Computer Software Company, 1-10 employees

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If you are evaluating SAP products, it is easy to get started with the SAP Cloud Appliance Library. Cost comparisons are provided. On-premise solutions are easily tested by non-IT users. It is simple to use at a low cost. I recommend anyone evaluating SAP products to try it out.

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Feature Rating Comparison

CenturyLink Cloud Application Manager

SAP Cloud Appliance Library

Cloud Management Security

Automation and Orchestration

Cost Management

Cloud Management Performance Monitoring

Governance and Compliance

Resource Management

Systems Integration

Pros

Quick deployment of pre-built virtual machines
Some of the virtual machines also are readily available with a pack of softwares
Good Stability. Using it as a student, I have never experienced any downtime issues with the projects deployed on AppFog.

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Internet Company, 10,001+ employees

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Cost comparisons between the hyperscalers.
Easy instructions to follow.
Spin up on-premise solutions in less than 2 hours.

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Cons

Though it is good and easy for developers, it lacks operational activities and monitoring tools.
It is easy to deploy WAR on AppFog with its console but sometimes it can lack on the performance and feasibility.

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Computer Software Company, 1-10 employees

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None at this time, it has worked well for us.

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Utilities Company, 201-500 employees

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Alternatives Considered

Primarily because it used to have a good free tier earlier, which it does not anymore. It's simple, and things are available to use. Compared to it's competitors, it does has less features, but that kind of acts in its favor. That adds to the simplicity, and ease of use for a new user.

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You could do it yourself, or wait for your hosting provider to provide it, but that takes time.

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Utilities Company, 201-500 employees

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Return on Investment

Our project was deployed with good efficiency and easily accessible.
The platform was much recommeded across the groups and peers.

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Easy, quick way to access SAP systems.
Evaluations.
System trials.

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Utilities Company, 201-500 employees

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Pricing Details

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

Yes

Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

Rating Summary

CenturyLink Cloud Application Manager

SAP Cloud Appliance Library