Simply the best in business IT asset virtualization.
June 17, 2023

Simply the best in business IT asset virtualization.

Brendon Brown | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with VMware ESXi

ESXI allows us to run multiple and separate headless services on different platforms all on the same hardware, while also allowing for quick spin-up of user stations for temporary or remote access. Using VMware ESXi allows us to invest in server infrastructure instead of end-user devices, which allows us to keep maintenance and security closer to the IT department.
  • Simple deployment on metal using SD or USB.
  • Fast spin-up of guest machines.
  • Detailed information and management options for Network and Storage
  • External USB devices can have occasional issues when passing through to a VM.
  • Issues with implementing and passing through GPUs to VMs.
  • IT Managment costs are lower and more responsive when localized.
  • Ease of management and new deployments are great for emergency or day-to-day support tickets.
ESXi continues to lead the pack in compatibility, simplicity, reliability, support, everything.

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

No

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

If you're looking for the industry standard in server virtualization, I would recommend ESXi. After decades of expertise in the field, VMware continues to provide a strong product, production-ready, with an easy-to-learn interface that allows for quick management along with less costly upfront onboarding and training. Grab the free personal-use license and install in your homelab to start!

VMware ESXi Feature Ratings

Virtual machine automated provisioning
10
Management console
10
Live virtual machine backup
10
Live virtual machine migration
10
Hypervisor-level security
10