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As of March 2025, the mindshare of VMware Live Recovery in the Disaster Recovery (DR) Software category stands at 9.4%, down from 11.8% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
5%
Retailer
5%
Energy/Utilities Company
4%
Comms Service Provider
4%
University
3%
Insurance Company
3%
Educational Organization
3%
Non Profit
3%
Real Estate/Law Firm
3%
Hospitality Company
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
2%
Construction Company
2%
Media Company
2%
Legal Firm
2%
Transportation Company
1%
Performing Arts
1%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
 

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ErmiasGirma - PeerSpot user
System and Cloud Deployment Engineer at Safaricom Ethiopia plc
Verified user of VMware Live Recovery
Mar 13, 2025
Ensures data availability and enables efficient migration between data centers

Pros

"I give VMware Live Recovery a rating of ten out of ten."

Cons

"The licensing area needs improvement as the cost per virtual machine is high. If they offered discounts or minimized their prices, it would be more beneficial."
Yosevan Sinaga Sinaga - PeerSpot user
IT Infrastructure Manager at TMLI
Verified user of VMware Live Recovery
Nov 26, 2024
The capability and the functionality of the features are very helpful for us

Pros

"Every feature is quite good, and we haven't faced any issues or complaints."

Cons

"I would like to see improved integration services with other solutions, such as SIEM management or security monitoring."
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SivaKuppala - PeerSpot user
Enterprise Architect at Wipro Limited
Verified user of VMware Live Recovery
May 9, 2024
Offers simplified management and automated recovery process, which reduces the need for manual intervention during a disaster

Pros

"Automated recovery is one good feature, SRM also offers simplified management. It has a centralized interface for configuring, testing, and executing disaster recovery plans across multiple sites. This means management from a single point, even for many sites."

Cons

"It has a lot of dependencies on VMware infrastructure, and testing can be complex. Testing often requires extensive approval at the organizational level. "
Sven Nimmich - PeerSpot user
Solution Architect at Lenovo
Verified user of VMware Live Recovery
Nov 20, 2024
Rich feature set enhances resource efficiency and automation and a straightforward setup

Pros

"The community provides good knowledge, so I can get answers if I have special inquiries. "

Cons

"The licenses need to be easier to quote. "
Bunmi Sadiq - PeerSpot user
CTO at Syscodes Communications Ltd
Verified user of VMware Live Recovery
May 31, 2021
Application can be migrated from one host to another in respects of virtual machines without the user taking notice

Pros

"We feel the ability to move virtual machines while they are still running to be the most valuable feature."

Cons

"The automation should be simplified or improved. "
GaurangPatel - PeerSpot user
Technical Director at Allot Group
Verified user of VMware Live Recovery
Jun 17, 2024
Offers non-disruptive testing and disaster recovery features with an easy setup process

Pros

"The non-disruptive testing feature is a mature technology in the solution"

Cons

"The infrastructure of the solution needs to be more software-based"
Amardeep-Singh - PeerSpot user
Principal - Solution Engineering at Tata Communications Ltd
Verified user of VMware Live Recovery
Aug 8, 2023
A scalable solution that integrates well with the VMware platform, but its platform agnostics do not support on-cloud usage

Pros

"The most valuable feature of VMware SRM is its integration with the VMware platform."

Cons

"VMware SRM's platform agnostics should support on-cloud usage as well."
Shrikumar Nair - PeerSpot user
Senior Consultant / Architect at Ernst & Young
Verified user of VMware Live Recovery
Apr 26, 2024
Useful for disaster recovery and business continuity processes

Pros

"The solution helps to improve business continuity processes. Its automatic failover and failback policies have been wonderful. "

Cons

"VMware SRM needs to improve its pricing. "