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| Deployment Types | Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Unspecified |
| Mobile Application | No |
Cost-effectiveness: Users consistently praise the cost-effectiveness of Hyper-V in comparison to VMware ESXi, making it a budget-friendly virtualization option that meets their financial needs. The lower upfront costs and potential savings on licensing fees are key factors driving user satisfaction with Hyper-V's affordability.
Efficient resource utilization: Many users have highlighted Hyper-V's efficiency in terms of speed of deployment and resource utilization. The automation and PowerShell accessibility contribute to streamlined operations and optimal resource allocation, resulting in improved productivity for IT teams managing virtual environments.
Disaster recovery features: The ability of Hyper-V to create backup copies of virtual machines for disaster recovery purposes has been well-received by users. This feature provides an added layer of security and peace of mind for maintaining business continuity during unforeseen events, demonstrating the reliability and robustness of Hyper-V as a virtualization solution.
Cumbersome Management of Storage: Several users have found the management of storage in Hyper-V to be cumbersome, especially when compared to VMware ESXi. They highlighted the lack of a separate panel for LUNs/data stores as a significant drawback.
Lack of macOS Support: Users have pointed out the absence of macOS support as a limitation of Hyper-V. This has been mentioned alongside initial difficulties faced in implementing clustered shared volume.
Performance Concerns for Heavy Workloads: Some users have raised concerns about potential performance issues when running heavy workload applications and databases on Hyper-V. This issue has been noted as an area that needs improvement by users.
