IBM Power Virtual Server vs. Skytap

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
IBM Power Virtual Server
Score 9.0 out of 10
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IBM presents their Power Systems Virtual Server as a scalable, cost-effective way to run IBM AIX, IBM i and Linux workloads​.N/A
Skytap
Score 4.1 out of 10
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Traditional Applications, Now in the Cloud Skytap helps users get business-critical applications out of the data center and into the cloud. The user can run on-premises IBM Power and x86 workloads in their native format on Microsoft Azure or IBM Cloud. With Skytap, there is no need to contemplate embarking on a long, costly migration project to unlock cloud scale, agility, and value-added native cloud services such as advanced analytics, data modeling, cognitive intelligence, and…N/A
Pricing
IBM Power Virtual ServerSkytap
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
IBM Power Virtual ServerSkytap
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
IBM Power Virtual ServerSkytap
Considered Both Products
IBM Power Virtual Server
Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
Skytap on IBM Cloud or Skytap on Azure can be cheaper, but PowerVS provides fast storage with low latency and high speed Internet connection options.
Skytap

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Features
IBM Power Virtual ServerSkytap
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
Skytap
9.0
1 Ratings
9% above category average
Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime8.6196 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Dynamic scaling8.9196 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Elastic load balancing9.0190 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-configured templates9.3191 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Monitoring tools7.6195 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Pre-defined machine images9.3192 Ratings00 Ratings
Operating system support8.5194 Ratings00 Ratings
Security controls8.5193 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Automation8.0169 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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IBM Power Virtual ServerSkytap
Small Businesses
DigitalOcean Droplets
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Score 9.4 out of 10
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Score 9.4 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
SAP on IBM Cloud
SAP on IBM Cloud
Score 9.0 out of 10
SAP on IBM Cloud
SAP on IBM Cloud
Score 9.0 out of 10
Enterprises
SAP on IBM Cloud
SAP on IBM Cloud
Score 9.0 out of 10
SAP on IBM Cloud
SAP on IBM Cloud
Score 9.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
IBM Power Virtual ServerSkytap
Likelihood to Recommend
9.2
(196 ratings)
9.0
(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 ServerSkytap
Likelihood to Recommend
IBM
The product provides new users with a free trial that has a lot of unlimited features and services. Availability of reliable and advanced security systems. IBM Power Virtual Server works both online and offline. Compared to other cloud platforms, the software is easy to set up. Easy integration of the software with Google Suite products. Computing resources and customer support services of the software are amazing.
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Skytap
It is a shared environment from which multiple team can work on multiple versions for development or testing purpose. User jut have to share a link and other can start working on it. This is very useful when multiple team are working on different user simultaneously. It has a very simple interface
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Pros
IBM
  • It provides seamless integration between on premises and hybrid cloud
  • It offers disaster recovery solution which is a kind of a redundancy in the system itself
  • Ability to be cost effective and at the same time rapidly execution is really impactful in terms of scalability
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Skytap
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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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Skytap
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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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Skytap
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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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Skytap
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Reliability and Availability
IBM
Very easy to use.
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Skytap
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Performance
IBM
While there’s room for improvement, it generally works very well.
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Skytap
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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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Skytap
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Implementation Rating
IBM
It is economic.
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Skytap
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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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Skytap
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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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Skytap
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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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Skytap
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