IBM virtual server for data intensive applications
October 06, 2023

IBM virtual server for data intensive applications

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Software Version

Power Systems Virtual Server on IBM Cloud for IBMi

Overall Satisfaction with IBM Power Virtual Server

IBM Power Virtual Server allowed us to create virtual instances on IBM Power Systems hardware. This helped organizations scale our infrastructure up or down based on our specific needs, ensuring we have the right computing resources to support our workloads. we used it for data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
  • High-Performance Workloads
  • Security and Reliability
  • Cost Optimization
  • Legacy Application Support

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

  • it is cost effective
  • support is good so less resolution time
They both have their own ups and downs and it totally depends on the team which suits them best. IBM Power Virtual Server has Performance, Scalability, Reliability and Availability, Compatibility, and Good Vendor Support. The specific use case and workload requirements played a significant role. Some workloads may benefit from IBM Power Systems' architecture, while others may perform equally well on alternative platforms.
Yes, It has really good data protection and recovery options and due to this, we were able to meet our target for uptime without any hustle. Also, They have built the whole platform based on principles to make data-intensive applications so data availability and backup capabilities are crucial very crucial.
it is an easy-to-use platform that helps us navigate and interact with the system more effectively, reducing the likelihood of user errors that could lead to downtime or data loss. even new user adoption is faster. it has good usability which can provide users with easy access to important data and insights, enabling them to make informed decisions more efficiently.
Some organizations may have legacy applications that are designed to run on IBM Power Systems. IBM Power Virtual Server allows them to migrate these applications to the cloud without significant modifications, reducing the cost and effort of maintaining on-premises hardware. Organizations can use IBM Power Virtual Server as part of a hybrid cloud strategy, integrating their on-premises IBM Power Systems with cloud resources to create a flexible and hybrid infrastructure.

IBM Power Virtual Server Feature Ratings

Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime
10
Dynamic scaling
10
Elastic load balancing
10
Pre-configured templates
8
Monitoring tools
8
Pre-defined machine images
8
Operating system support
10
Security controls
10
Automation
7