Item: IBM Power Virtual Server
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with IBM Power System Virtual Server

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

The IBM Power [System] V[irtual] S[erver] helped with creating systems that were easy to set up and administer for a variety of employees. This resulted in less time spent on setting up similar hardware configurations and also was much quicker to deploy. Furthermore, the IBM [Power System Virtual Server] was easy to administer and monitor remotely and the control was an added bonus.

Pros and Cons

Pros

monitoring
administering
customization

Cons

additional customization
templates

Key Insights

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?

Yes

Did implementation of IBM Power Virtual Server go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy IBM Power Virtual Server again?

Yes

Return on Investment

the cost is much more than others but the feature richness makes up for the cost.
ease of use was a major bonus.

Security

Availability has been great and we can not speak to security other than we have had no issues.

Usability

As mentioned, the ease of use is a great selling feature and has had a positive experience. Errors seem far and few between and would recommend.

Other Software Used

Eclipse, Oracle Access Management

Likelihood to Recommend

[IBM Power System Virtual Server] is great for quickly setting up environments as well as deployment without extra cost or the need for complicated setup or training requirements for the IT department. It was very easy to get up and running and to monitor and administer the systems as needed.

IBM Power Virtual Server Feature Ratings

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IBM Power System Virtual Server costly but worth the convenience

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