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VMware ROCKS
October 14, 2015

VMware ROCKS

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

Software Version

5.1

Overall Satisfaction with VMware ESXi

Our test/lab environment currently runs on a VMware backend to maximize physical hardware. We currently have 8 VMs running on a ESXi system.
  • Hardware utilization for virtual machines
  • Low hypervisor requirements
  • Free product (ESXI)
  • Easy to administer
  • Move back away from web administration
  • Make ESXi easier to patch without the patch management add in in vCenter.
  • Implement a mid point between ESXi (free) and ESXi with vCenter server.
  • Using 1 physical system, we are running 8 VMs, fully utilizing the hardware of that system. We have saved tremendously in money spent on hardware for a lab environment.
  • ESXi is a free product, so 100% ROI.
  • A small learning curve for some of the admins in the initial deployment/configuration of teh system. Much different than the competitors.
I strongly prefer VMware over the others. The robust solution that VMware offers is far better, and easier to use. The smaller hypervisor footprint, and resource requirements far outdo the competition. The performance of the VMs in turn is also better compared to the competition.
From lab/test environments to full Production systems, just use it, and you'll see why the bulk of the market uses VMware.

VMware ESXi Feature Ratings

Server Virtualization
9.0
Virtual machine automated provisioning
9
Management console
9
Live virtual machine backup
8
Live virtual machine migration
10
Hypervisor-level security
9

Using VMware ESXi

15 - IT department to development group.
2 - System Administrators with a couple years of overall experience can support this very easily. Entry level into VMware can support within about a week of working with it.
  • Test and Lab environment.
  • Production environment.
  • Free product (ESXi)
We are using ESXi (Free). Yes we will be renewing.

VMware ESXi Implementation

  • Implemented in-house
Change management was minimal
  • Administrators with no VMware experience setting it up. Still stood up and functional within 1 day.
  • After setup/configuration, how do I access the VMs?

VMware ESXi Support

The few times I have had to call, support group was fantastic, and fast to resolve issues.
ProsCons
Quick Resolution
Good followup
Knowledgeable team
Problems get solved
Kept well informed
No escalation required
Immediate help available
Support cares about my success
Quick Initial Response
None
No - We use the Free product, and there is more than enough knowledge / documented without using VMware support.