Item: IBM Power Virtual Server
Rating: 8
Author: Collin Berg

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

When we needed offisite servers for a few of our internal apps and security we tried out IBM [Power Systems Virtual Server]. We keep access internal to our IT (obviously), but it's been much better than spinning up servers on site.

Pros and Cons

Quick Spin up time
Good User Experience and Interface
Great Support

Pricing isn't always a con but it can be. IBM is more expensive than Azure or AWS
Some API aren't very well fleshed out

Return on Investment

The $1000/mo helps for getting started
Fewer Management Issues

Alternatives Considered

Azure Virtual Machines

Azure was shockingly more expensive of an option to go with. However, the extended cost didn't really translate to added benefit. We didn't need some of the features that were part of it.

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

Likelihood to Recommend

We use IBM [Power Systems Virtual Server] to provide service for some of our clients web/mobile apps. This includes APIs, internal processes, testing, and continuous delivery workflows, and a few environments. We design, implement, and use these features, providing support for the full extent of their infrastructure.

IBM delivers a great product in a competitive field.

Overall Satisfaction with IBM Power Systems Virtual Server