Item: VMware ESXi
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

VMWare ESXi is being used organization-wide. We use it to create VMS for some users that need to gain access to applications/tools from home that otherwise would not work. We use it to virtualize the majority of our servers to provide fast configuration changes and high availability, as well as minimal hardware to support.

Pros and Cons

Hardware config changes on the fly
High availability

Updates on hosts
Network configuration

Return on Investment

Staff time is much more efficient.
Requires knowledgeable staff in order to manage effectively.

Alternatives Considered

No other products for virtualization have been used or evaluated. VMware ESXi is the industry standard and deployed at all companies I have worked for.

Support Rating

Support is typically quick to respond to an issue. Support technicians are generally knowledgeable about the product and can resolve issues promptly. I have not ever had an issue that support was not able to resolve. The support system is well managed.

Key Insights

Do you think VMware ESXi delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with VMware ESXi's feature set?

Yes

Did VMware ESXi live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of VMware ESXi go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy VMware ESXi again?

Yes

Likelihood to Recommend

Well suited when you need to have high availability for a server and for quick deployment of a server. Scalability is more effortless with virtual servers as hardware can easily be changed on the fly. Servers that need dedicated resources or specific hardware requirements is a scenario
where virtualization is less appropriate.

VMware is the bomb

Overall Satisfaction with VMware ESXi