Scale Computing Platform is the best VM option for small to medium businesses.
September 16, 2024

Scale Computing Platform is the best VM option for small to medium businesses.

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with Scale Computing Platform

We use the hyperconverged VM system to virtualize almost 100% of our servers. The VM interface is easy to learn and very easy to create and maintain virtual servers. We have about 25 servers running in three clusters of varying sizes. The snapshot backups have given us more security in knowing our data is protected. Additionally having offsite backup locations allows for the snapshots to be stored in a different Scale Computing Platform cluster in case of a physical disaster. We have worked with Scale Computing Platform over 10 years and still have some of the original nodes in use though they will be replaced soon. The best summary I can give you is that it just works!

Pros

  • Hyperconverged Systems
  • Snapshot Technology
  • Offsite, Remote cluster connections for additional protection
  • Customer Support is with live people in the USA and very quick to help resolve any issue or questions you may have.

Cons

  • I would like to see a cloud storage option for snapshots.
  • An option to add a NAS for snapshot storage only.
  • Perhaps a buy back option to reduce the cost of upgrading original equipment.
Support at Scale Computing Platform is wonderful! You can either place a ticket online or call. Either way you will quickly be talking to a real human that is in the USA. It is very nice to not battle an accent issue when you are in a state of emergency. Their teams are very knowledgeable and don't quit until your issue is resolved correctly. I have had many times where they reach out days later to verify everything is good.
  • The move from physical to virtual servers is immeasurable.
  • The mental and emotional relief of the snapshot technology allows us to sleep better at night.
  • The ease of use has made daily work so much quicker and enjoyable.
I used VMware when it first came out and for several years after that but then took a break from it for years. When I came back, it was way too complicated and ultimately was too much work to learn and make useful in our environment. Scale Computing Platform was so attractive to us because it was simple yet very powerful to a smaller organization.

We have Acronis and previously used Norton for backup solutions. We have minimized those applications due to the shear power of the snapshots and remote backup for clusters.

Do you think Scale Computing Platform delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Scale Computing Platform's feature set?

Yes

Did Scale Computing Platform live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Scale Computing Platform go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Scale Computing Platform again?

Yes

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We have used Scale Computing Platform of over 10 years and their product has never failed us. When I have ran into an issue, support has been very quick to resolve the issue and keep us moving smoothly. The snapshot technology has given us confidence we can recover whenever a ransomware attack may come or any other Disaster Recovery as needed.

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