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Score 8.6 out of 100

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Feature Set Ratings

    Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)

    8.1

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    81%

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    Feature Set Not Supported
    N/A
    IBM Cloud Object Storage ranks higher in 5/5 features
    IBM Cloud Object Storage ranks higher in 5/5 features

    Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime

    8.2
    82%
    117 Ratings
    N/A
    0 Ratings

    Dynamic scaling

    8.3
    83%
    119 Ratings
    N/A
    0 Ratings

    Elastic load balancing

    7.6
    76%
    116 Ratings
    N/A
    0 Ratings

    Monitoring tools

    7.8
    78%
    118 Ratings
    N/A
    0 Ratings

    Security controls

    8.8
    88%
    124 Ratings
    N/A
    0 Ratings

    Server Virtualization

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    Feature Set Not Supported
    N/A
    8.4

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    84%
    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions ranks higher in 5/5 features
    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions ranks higher in 5/5 features

    Virtual machine automated provisioning

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    8.4
    84%
    24 Ratings

    Management console

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    8.3
    83%
    24 Ratings

    Live virtual machine backup

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    8.4
    84%
    23 Ratings

    Live virtual machine migration

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    8.4
    84%
    22 Ratings

    Hypervisor-level security

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    8.6
    86%
    24 Ratings

    Attribute Ratings

    • IBM Cloud Object Storage is rated higher in 3 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Likelihood to Renew, Implementation Rating
    • IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions is rated higher in 2 areas: Usability, Support Rating

    Likelihood to Recommend

    8.3

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    83%
    131 Ratings
    8.1

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    81%
    24 Ratings

    Likelihood to Renew

    9.1

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    91%
    1 Rating
    8.0

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    80%
    1 Rating

    Usability

    5.8

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    58%
    2 Ratings
    9.0

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    90%
    3 Ratings

    Availability

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    9.0

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    90%
    2 Ratings

    Performance

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    9.0

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    90%
    2 Ratings

    Support Rating

    8.4

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    84%
    7 Ratings
    9.0

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    90%
    10 Ratings

    Online Training

    7.3

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    73%
    1 Rating

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    N/A
    0 Ratings

    Implementation Rating

    8.3

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    83%
    5 Ratings
    7.5

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    75%
    4 Ratings

    Product Scalability

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    N/A
    0 Ratings
    8.0

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    80%
    1 Rating

    Likelihood to Recommend

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    File recovering and easy data management from various cloud storage systems and the cost-effective capability on this IBM platform are excellent. Security on the system for the multiple data that are handled through the platform is excellent and the user can easily access any needed data from the cloud and provide useful data reports as well as excellent real-time data analytics.

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    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions provides a simple interface that is easy to use and fast to implement and get started without any hassle. A secure way to migrate multiple data across Cloud platforms and it will allow you to move the workload to and from Cloud at no cost and no need to invest in new resources and skills.

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    Pros

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    • Cloud storage allows you to save data and files in an off-site location that you access either through the public internet or a dedicated private network connection.
    • Cloud storage delivers a cost-effective, scalable alternative to storing files on on-premise hard drives or storage networks.
    • Cloud storage services provide elasticity, which means you can scale capacity as your data volumes increase or dial down capacity if necessary.
    • Business continuity of Storing data offsite supports business continuity in the event that a natural disaster or terrorist attack cuts access to your premises.

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    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    • Adaptable valuing relying upon size and scale.
    • The presentation is first rate. Our on-prem climate was continually experiencing slack and general languor. With IBM running everything, it's much smoother.
    • Start another group as little as one ESXi worker or scale a current bunch.

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    Cons

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    • Unexpected errors are known to occur when downloading/uploading files.
    • Not easy to get started. In order to take full advantage of the platform and its features, additional training and reading documentation is needed.
    • The UI of the platform can get a bit confusing and it's easy to get lost.

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    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    • Support is horrible and or non-existent
    • Documentation is out of date and incorrect for the most part
    • IBM employees and salespeople are not aware of features or offerings
    • Does not integrate the Zerto, only Veeam and has limited options for data migration

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    Pricing Details

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    General

    Free Trial
    Yes
    Free/Freemium Version
    Yes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    Yes
    Entry-level set up fee?
    No

    Starting Price

    $0 Up to 25 GB/mo. For all terms go to https://www.ibm.com/cloud/object-storage

    IBM Cloud Object Storage Editions & Modules

    Edition
    Lite PlanFree1
    Standard PlanThere is no minimum fee, pay only for what you use2
    1. Up to 25 GB/mo. For all terms go to https://www.ibm.com/cloud/object-storage
    2. For pricing and all terms go to https://www.ibm.com/cloud/object-storage
    Additional Pricing Details
    The Lite and Standard service plans for Cloud Object Storage include resiliency options, flexible data classes and built-in security. Pricing is based on your choice of location, storage class and resiliency choice.

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    General

    Free Trial
    —
    Free/Freemium Version
    Yes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    Yes
    Entry-level set up fee?
    Optional

    Starting Price

    $9 Per gigabyte of network and bandwidth egress (monthly)

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions Editions & Modules

    Edition
    On-demand0.01011
    On-demand0.092
    On-demand0.0000683
    Reserved (monthly or 730 hours)12.804
    Reserved (monthly or 730 hours)0.095
    Reserved (monthly or 730 hours)0.0000686
    Add-on13.007
    Add-on0.0001648
    Add-on0.0000419
    1. Per vCPU (hourly)
    2. Per gigabyte of network and bandwidth egress (monthly)
    3. 0.25 IOPs 1 GB
    4. Microsoft license (monthly) per 1 vCPU²
    5. Per gigabyte of network and bandwidth egress (monthly)
    6. 0.25 IOPs 1 GB (Per gigabyte of storage (hourly))
    7. Veeam backup license
    8. IBM Cloud Block Storage 1 GB (hourly)
    9. IBM Cloud Object Storage Cross-Regional Smart Tier 1 GB (hourly)
    Additional Pricing Details
    See console for details: https://cloud.ibm.com/infrastructure/vmware-solutions/console/ordernew/vdc.

    Likelihood to Renew

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    IBM Cloud Object Storage 9.1
    Based on 1 answer
    No answer on this topic is available.

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions 8.0
    Based on 1 answer
    We are highly likely to renew this product as it has quickly very integral across our organization and is useful in almost all of our core data analytics and business processes. We have to ensure the cost side is manageable and still worth it upon renewal - but don't see this as a major hurdle

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    Usability

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    IBM Cloud Object Storage 5.8
    Based on 2 answers
    steep learning curve

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    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions 9.0
    Based on 3 answers
    It is easy to use and setting it up is simple. The only con is that the pricing is a little bit high as well as documentation is a little low; so we had to do some personal learning to be able to fully utilize the product, or hop on the phone with someone.

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    Reliability and Availability

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    No score
    No answers yet
    No answers on this topic

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions 9.0
    Based on 2 answers
    We view IBM as one of the most reliable vendors we have dealt with from an availability perspective. No issue whatsoever in terms of getting answers and solutions in a timely manner when we need them.

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    Performance

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    No score
    No answers yet
    No answers on this topic

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions 9.0
    Based on 2 answers
    We use this product both on a stand alone basis and have also integrated it with various internal systems. We have not experienced any delay / issues when using the product in either instance - excellent and consistent performer across the board

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    Support Rating

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    IBM Cloud Object Storage 8.4
    Based on 7 answers
    I have been working in IT sector for more than 15 years. I have worked with various vendors. IBM's sales team, support team have been really helpful. After we start to use their product, their UX design team also contacted us to get feedback from us. They are really interested about our experience.

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    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions 9.0
    Based on 10 answers
    Overall, just a great experience here. No one in my opinion gets a perfect 10/10 rating (no one is ever perfect), so 9/10 is probably as good as it gets! From initial planning to post implementation support, the IBM Cloud and professional services has been there for my group as much as we have needed them. Great job!

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    Online Training

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    IBM Cloud Object Storage 7.3
    Based on 1 answer
    I just researching and applying the tools on their platforms to ensure a good learning path, based on my needs. Reading the documentation related with resources, tools. Is too big, but I am trying to know more about it every day. It is a good way to know more about their resources. A new way to attract new customers. At the end of the day, we are all involved in improvement and automation of our tasks and resources for customers and end-users.

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    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    No score
    No answers yet
    No answers on this topic

    Implementation Rating

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    IBM Cloud Object Storage 8.3
    Based on 5 answers
    IBM's professional service for migrating data and implementing new cloud environment was perfect. They started to help us before we begin to bring together all data such as how can it could be best to transfer all data without problems. During the migration they watched all the process closely to prevent any failure. Lastly, after the migration, they gave us trainings on implementation.

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    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions 7.5
    Based on 4 answers
    IBM professional services helped us plan and implement the project with great success. They guided the project from planning, scoping, pre-implementation, testing, roll-out, then production and post-production support. We were very impressed with their knowledge of VMware and really appreciated their desire to make our project a success. I would highly recommend them!

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    Alternatives Considered

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    I consider that it is easy to learn, intuitive, easy to administer, has high data handling capacity, satisfactory performance in large volumes of records

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    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions stacks up against them, we fully agree there are so many features in IBM cloud for VMware Solutions that make it unique and different. The system provides us hypervisor security level and the system even has live backup and storage capacity of data. This system provides us with accuracy that helps us to reduce errors and vulnerability.

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    Scalability

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    No score
    No answers yet
    No answers on this topic

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions 8.0
    Based on 1 answer
    The product is highly scalable - our primary concern upon implementation was this very issue. We found it integrates with our own internal systems in a very seamless manner - have had absolutely no issues on this front

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    Return on Investment

    IBM Cloud Object Storage

    • This allows us to recommend a platform to our clients that will quickly help them create new, efficient business processes with very little development.
    • This saves clients hours and days of manual analysis of images, allowing the system to do the work when attaching Object Storage to models.
    • There is a learning curve in utilizing the storage and the modeling, but once up and running, it works well during deployment.

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    IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

    • It has a positive impact on the cost required to maintain our vSphere environment by allowing us to get rid of our vsphere hardware and not worry about maintenance either.
    • There have been very few negatives, but one would definitely be the open-ended cost associated with cloud products in general.

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