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DxEnterprise vs Windows Server Failover Clustering comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

DxEnterprise
Ranking in High Availability Clustering
6th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Server Virtualization Software (22nd)
Windows Server Failover Clu...
Ranking in High Availability Clustering
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.8
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
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Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the High Availability Clustering category, the mindshare of DxEnterprise is 3.6%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Windows Server Failover Clustering is 27.2%, down from 36.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
High Availability Clustering
 

Featured Reviews

BG
Learning curve when moving from PolyServe is very low. I would refrain from using DxTransfer for moving databases & jobs
If you have used PolyServe and are looking for an alternate before it is EOL, I strongly recommend DxConsole. The learning curve for those who have used PolyServe is very low and the system works great. I would refrain from using DxTransfer for moving databases and jobs, but it works nice for moving users. There is a new version of DxTransfer, but we have not had need to use it since we set up our systems. Update - I strongly encourage people to upgrade from DxConsole to DxEnterprise. It works a lot better, is more stable and has much faster failovers. On top of that it has extra features not available in DxConsole.
RK
Easily create clusters supporting geo-redundancy, improves business continuity
The primary use case is increasing the availability of servers (Fail-, Mail-, RDBMS, …) Business continuity is much better, due to the possibility of patching/upgrading systems without interruption of services.   The most valuable feature is the ability to easily create clusters supporting…
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
8%
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Windows Server Failover Clustering?
There is no extra charge except a service fee for some professional work. I rate the product’s pricing a five out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.
What needs improvement with Windows Server Failover Clustering?
The solution uses external storage, while third-party solutions don't use external storage. They're using a mirror to create a partition on each server and synchronize the data in the background. I...
 

Also Known As

DH2i DxEnterprise
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Sample Customers

Asante, Eversheds, Vecima Networks, W&W AFCO Steel, City of Aurora, Menigo, Linn County Sheriff's Office
Karl-Franzens-Universit_t Graz, NAV CANADA, Magnachip, ólectricit_ de France, Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Bank Alfalah Ltd., Local Government Association of Queensland
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