IBM Cloud is a low cost cloud solution that provides good ROI
July 22, 2021
IBM Cloud is a low cost cloud solution that provides good ROI
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions
IBM Cloud for VMware was evaluated during a proof of concept project where we compared the viability of the product against other cloud solutions. I am only aware of its usage by our department however it is a large company and it may be used in other pockets. The business problem we tried to solve with the product was the ability to burst workloads into the public cloud in order to meet customer demand before company-owned physical hardware could be deployed.
- Low Cost
- Provides users with the ability to provision bare metal workloads
- Good monitoring and metrics
- API integration
- Training isn't readily available
- Needs better support for workflow software like Terraform and Ansible
- Managing user access can be difficult
- Lower hardware spending and shift from CapEx to OpEx spend
- Prices are easy to understand based on usage
- The ability to burst existing workloads into the cloud helps shift the development cost of legacy applications
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.
Engaging with support was a breeze. After opening a ticket, an engineer was assigned within minutes and provided good troubleshooting actions to take before jumping onto a screen share session. The engineer that I worked with had a good background in virtualization and was able to address my issue with the urgency that is required.
Do you think IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions's feature set?
Yes
Did IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions live up to sales and marketing promises?
I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process
Did implementation of IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions again?
Yes
IBM Cloud for VMware was a cheaper alternative to AWS and provided best-in-class tools such as security, backup, recovery/DR. The interface was easy to navigate and the support skillset is high.