Faster Application for Scalability
August 03, 2021
Faster Application for Scalability

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Software Version
Power Systems Virtual Server on IBM Cloud for AIX/Linux
Overall Satisfaction with IBM Power System Virtual Server
It is used by most of the applications which we have on premise. We use it as it is easily manageable and scalable. It is easy to use and maintain. With respect to the cost it fits easily within our tech budget. It has different solutions which helps to host applications in a shorter period of time.
- Power
- Cost
- Scalability
- Documentation
- Remote connectivity using ssh
- Migration is a bit difficult and its not a smooth process
Do you think IBM Power Virtual Server delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with IBM Power Virtual Server's feature set?
Yes
Did IBM Power Virtual Server live up to sales and marketing promises?
No
Did implementation of IBM Power Virtual Server go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy IBM Power Virtual Server again?
Yes
- Dynamic scalability can be achieved
- Migrating applications is not easy
- The documentation is a bit lacking and can be improved
It is better in terms of security and faster turnaround time when comes to scalability. It provides flexibility with integrating different components using IBM Power System Virtual Server. The time taken to set it up for the first time is very fast and takes less time to configure. With respect to AWS the pricing is a bit cheaper.
The IBM Power System Virtual Servers are responsive most of the time. We haven't encountered any issues with the downtime of the service. The dynamic scalability of the application is great and can help in terms of consumer TPS increase. The customer support is excellent and actions are taken by the team to avoid the outage if any.
Its very helpful in terms of documentation as well as examples to avoid user errors. The logs are brief and to the point which makes it easier to debug and avoid any errors in the application if any. Most of the applications using IBM Power System Virtual Server helps to achieve business outcomes.