IBM Power Virtual Server vs. Public Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
IBM Power Virtual Server
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
IBM presents their Power Systems Virtual Server as a scalable, cost-effective way to run IBM AIX, IBM i and Linux workloads​.N/A
Public Cloud
Score 9.1 out of 10
N/A
N/AN/A
Pricing
IBM Power Virtual ServerPublic Cloud
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
IBM Power Virtual ServerPublic Cloud
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional Details
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IBM Power Virtual ServerPublic Cloud
Features
IBM Power Virtual ServerPublic Cloud
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
Comparison of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) features of Product A and Product B
IBM Power Virtual Server
8.6
198 Ratings
5% above category average
Public Cloud
-
Ratings
Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime8.5196 Ratings00 Ratings
Dynamic scaling8.9196 Ratings00 Ratings
Elastic load balancing9.0190 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-configured templates9.3191 Ratings00 Ratings
Monitoring tools7.6195 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-defined machine images9.3192 Ratings00 Ratings
Operating system support8.5194 Ratings00 Ratings
Security controls8.5193 Ratings00 Ratings
Automation8.0169 Ratings00 Ratings
Cloud Management
Comparison of Cloud Management features of Product A and Product B
IBM Power Virtual Server
-
Ratings
Public Cloud
8.6
1 Ratings
2% below category average
Cloud Management Security00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
Automation and Orchestration00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
Cost Management00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
Cloud Management Performance Monitoring00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
Governance and Compliance00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
Resource Management00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
Systems Integration00 Ratings9.11 Ratings
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IBM Power Virtual ServerPublic Cloud
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Medium-sized Companies
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Score 9.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
IBM Power Virtual ServerPublic Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
9.2
(196 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.9
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.5
(4 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Availability
9.1
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
8.2
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.1
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
9.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
7.5
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.0
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
8.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
IBM Power Virtual ServerPublic Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
IBM
It is really impactful in terms of scenarios like ERP systems and Data Analytics where heavy data needs to be analysed in terms of volume and their needs to be high scalability offering so in that scenario it is a great asset and features like distribution of workload using AI capabilities by leveraging modern IBM offerings like Watson is really helpful the area in which it could improve is native development of application in terms of adoption of New cloud Technologies
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Infomaniak Network
Best suited for environments where there are standard processes and no scope for customization and not suitable for industries where the business processes are dynamic and prone to changes frequently. Also, where the users are already experienced or users of SAP would help to easily help to adopt the cloud approach.
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Pros
IBM
  • It is good in managing our documents in a precise manner.
  • It is a comprehensive tool and supports other languages like JAVA and Python and it is useful for us.
  • It is quite a valuable tool available at a reasonable price in the market and it is a scalable tool.
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  • Scalability
  • Cost Savings
  • Increased Flexibility
  • Improved Safety
  • Ease of Data migration with the help of migration cockpit
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Cons
IBM
  • The software appears to be geared for a no-programming approach, which implies that making changes is more difficult.
  • The user base is small making it monotonous and difficult to come up with new methods.
  • The number of rankings is not as large as competitors.
  • The admin end is poorly designed, as they are unable to receive and respond to client feedback.
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  • Additional processes
  • Better UI
  • Access
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Likelihood to Renew
IBM
At the moment we are 100% satisfied with the performance and our support team is well used to the process involved. So unless we have some major issues in adopting, we are sure to be with IBM itself.
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Infomaniak Network
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Usability
IBM
I would rate IBM Power Virtual Server’s overall usability as an 8 out of 10. The platform offers a solid interface and intuitive dashboard, making it relatively easy for users with cloud experience to navigate. Its scalability and flexibility are strong points. However, the learning curve for new users can be steep, especially when dealing with complex integrations or configurations. While documentation and support are extensive, some users may find the setup process challenging. Overall, it’s highly functional but could be streamlined further for beginners.
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Infomaniak Network
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Reliability and Availability
IBM
Very easy to use.
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Infomaniak Network
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Performance
IBM
While there’s room for improvement, it generally works very well.
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Infomaniak Network
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Support Rating
IBM
As with most IBM products the ongoing support for IBM Power Virtual Server is solid and consistent. IBM provides a clear roadmap for receiving support of their products. Both voice and online response is offered. It is obvious that IBM has the internal systems and culture to maintain support functions. This starts from the initial support call to the problem analysis and continues through the problem resolution. Documentation and communication are consistent within this process.
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Infomaniak Network
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Implementation Rating
IBM
It is economic.
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Infomaniak Network
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Alternatives Considered
IBM
They both have their own ups and downs and it totally depends on the team which suits them best. IBM Power Virtual Server has Performance, Scalability, Reliability and Availability, Compatibility, and Good Vendor Support. The specific use case and workload requirements played a significant role. Some workloads may benefit from IBM Power Systems' architecture, while others may perform equally well on alternative platforms.
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Scalability
IBM
I would rate IBM Cognos Analytics’ scalability as a 9 out of 10. The platform is highly capable of handling large volumes of data and supporting thousands of users with ease. Its architecture is designed for high performance, though it may require fine-tuning for extremely complex data environments to maintain optimal performance.
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Infomaniak Network
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Return on Investment
IBM
  • We have had a return on investment of 30%.
  • There have also been 80% fewer application crashes due to a lack of resources that previously ran on the X86 platform.
  • Administration management has been simplified and staff can dedicate themselves to the development of applications, instead of providing support to users when the applications do not respond efficiently, this made staff 45% more productive.
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  • Less infrastructure
  • Quick and easy
  • Post-go-live maintenance
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