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IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions

Starting at $0 IBM Cloud Object Storage Cross-Regional Smart Tier 1 GB (hourly)
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What is IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions?

IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions is designed to make cloud adoption easier, allowing the user to optimize the value of existing on-premises infrastructure, while leveraging the same tools, technologies and skills in the cloud. The solution provides rapid scalability, deployment in 35+ global data…

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Popular Features

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  • Live virtual machine backup (23)
    9.0
    90%
  • Hypervisor-level security (24)
    8.3
    83%
  • Management console (24)
    8.3
    83%
  • Virtual machine automated provisioning (24)
    6.3
    63%

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Add-on

$0

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IBM Cloud Object Storage Cross-Regional Smart Tier 1 GB (hourly)

On-demand

$0

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0.25 IOPs 1 GB

Reserved (monthly or 730 hours)

$0

Cloud
0.25 IOPs 1 GB (Per gigabyte of storage (hourly))

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  • Setup fee optional
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  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Features

Server Virtualization

Server virtualization allows multiple operating systems to be run completely independently on a single server

8
Avg 8.3
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Product Details

What is IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions?

IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions is designed to make cloud adoption easier, allowing the user to optimize the value of existing on-premises infrastructure, while leveraging the same tools, technologies and skills in the cloud. The solution provides rapid scalability, deployment in 35+ global data centers and access to disaster recovery, backup, security and compliance solutions from an array of ecosystem partners.

To address varying workload needs, IBM Cloud offers both client-managed and IBM-managed VMware solutions. The client-managed solution, IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions Dedicated, includes VMware vSphere and VMware vCenter options in a monthly subscription model on a single-tenant infrastructure. Both run on bare metal servers enabling secure, single-tenant deployments. Additionally, the same root level hypervisor access can be retained as with an on-premises cloud. These models improve compatibility and increase cloud agility.

The IBM-managed solution, IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions Shared, leverages VMware vCloud Director in an hourly or monthly consumption model on a multi-tenant infrastructure. This self-service solution provides a way to start migrating virtual machines (VMs) to the cloud in a matter of minutes. IBM Cloud manages the hypervisor, so users don’t have to worry about managing, patching or updates. The vendor describes this model as flexible and cost-effective for scalability.


IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions Features

Server Virtualization Features

  • Supported: Virtual machine automated provisioning
  • Supported: Management console
  • Supported: Live virtual machine backup
  • Supported: Live virtual machine migration
  • Supported: Hypervisor-level security

IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions Screenshots

Screenshot of VMware vCenter Server on IBM Cloud product informationScreenshot of IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions automated and on-demand services information, and How to OrderScreenshot of IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions Dedicated, Order ScreenScreenshot of IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions Shared, Order Screen

IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions Videos

How IBM provides a secure and enterprise grade cloud that enables the migration and modernization of VM workloads to the cloud.
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IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo
Supported CountriesWorldwide

Frequently Asked Questions

VMware Cloud on AWS, Rackspace Managed Private Cloud, and OVHcloud Hosted Private Cloud are common alternatives for IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions.

Reviewers rate Live virtual machine backup highest, with a score of 9.

The most common users of IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).

IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions Customer Size Distribution

Consumers0%
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)5%
Mid-Size Companies (51-500 employees)20%
Enterprises (more than 500 employees)75%
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Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The Vmware stack on the IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions is much faster to deploy and run and with respect to the Disaster recovery we get a robust Disaster recovery facility , Backup and security compliance is also being taken care partially by the IBM cloud and Partially by the VMware Vendor and very few responsibilities lies with the customer that can be easily managed
Jesus Mora Luna | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
What has been obtained by using the VMware stack in the cloud with IBM is that our support environments, application development and the administration of the company itself have been greatly streamlined since we do not depend on the physical infrastructure of servers and storage. in the office, which had to be administered and maintained, which involves costs.By having all this in the IBM cloud, the expenses of some services such as electrical energy, cooling system, local network services and administration and service support for on-premisse equipment have been reduced.
Amir Shokoohi | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Being that OpenStack is a full cloud-based infrastructure, moving to a virtualized replication has had an overall positive impact as far as less complexity in the functionality of Stack vs. VMware, saving money by having the same basic needs met without having to pay the full price, and most importantly, having one location to go to for all your VM needs as opposed to toggling between two applications.
Stacey Arjen | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions is very easy to use with a simple interface and it's also easy to install and get up running quickly. It helps us to optimize the value of available on-premises resources and leverages the same with Clouds capabilities. Fast operations on live multiple data migrations and excellent backups that help with disaster recovery.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Since this was a POC, it was nice to see the expansion of options on IBM Cloud and the potential in decreasing on-prem resource use and costs and its limitations. It was evident that there is a robust consideration for disaster recovery and the security of data.
Hannah Caleb | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Great Cloud platform and very reliable for multiple data backup and also recovering important data through IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions is an excellent and very easy operation. Through this software encryption is excellent and the synchronization of data with the package functions is also easy and profitable on data planning.
Lavish Garg | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Migrating the VMware stack to IBM Cloud has enabled ease of access for our organization as well as a level of redundancy that did not exist prior. It has enabled us to replicate and distribute as we grow and increase our requirements.
Ayush Dhawan | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I would like to say that this product [IBM Cloud VMware Solutions] really helped to migrate the existing setup to the cloud easily, as IBM's support team is really good with documentation. Our client had a one-stop backup and compliance solution. There were [a] few cases of performing recovery too, which was sorted easily as a backup solution [which] is handy.
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Moving VMware stack to the IBM Cloud has made our IT decisions easier, efficient and it also has saved us time and money. We have 24x7 support and don't have the need for 24x7 on site IT support. Costs have been stable and decreased especially since we were looking to upgrade aging hardware[.]
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The goal of using IBM Cloud for VMware was to burst existing workloads into the cloud on-demand in order to meet customer demand before physical hardware could be deployed in-country. This solution allowed us to maintain legacy apps and helped us shift development costs away from writing new apps while providing better security and DR/backup solutions.
Rajesh Singh | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Having the option to use existing VMWare ESX managers to help and keep up the climate has assisted with making a consistent stage for our activities. This makes it simple to get our information across various groups and reestablish when required.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The overall impact in moving our current VMware stack to the IBM Cloud has been a positive one. Our current data centers are almost at capacity, so moving to the IBM Cloud has allowed us to minimize the need for new data centers. We also feel our data is safe and secure within the IBM Cloud, and we really like the automated backup and disaster recovery features.
Steve Redman | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Migrating the VMware stack to IBM Cloud has enabled ease of access for our organization as well as a level of redundancy that did not exist prior. It has enabled us to replicate and distribute as we grow and increase in our requirements.
August 27, 2019

Best Solution

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions covers all aspects of IT needs for the customers that we work with. For the customers looking to get rid of a second site as a backup (which is more expensive and time-consuming than a data recovery backup solution), it's easy to use and a better way to store information.
August 27, 2019

Fun on IBM Cloud

Score 4 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Being able to leverage existing VMWare ESX administrators to support and maintain the environment has helped to create a seamless platform for our operations. This makes it easy to get our data across multiple teams and restore when needed.
August 27, 2019

Good Solution

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
IBM Cloud for VMware solutions has been great for saving data center costs. We can keep backup data off of these servers and invest in a cloud solution that has been reliable and fast. We haven't run into any problems with scalability and the software has been perfect for data recovery.
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