HPE Ezmeral Container Platform vs VMware Tanzu Platform comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and VMware are both solutions in the Container Management category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #16, while VMware is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.4. Additionally, 100% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of VMware users who would recommend it.

HPE Ezmeral Container Platform

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Categories and Ranking

HPE Ezmeral Container Platform

Ranking in Container Management

16th

Average Rating

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VMware Tanzu Platform

Ranking in Container Management

3rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Build Automation (12th), PaaS Clouds (9th), Cloud Management (17th), Development Platforms (3rd), Service Mesh (4th), Agile and DevOps Services (5th)

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reviewer1555329

Senior Manager of Innovation & Research Unit at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

Easy to install with good support, but the deployment of applications could be simplified

If a customer is focused on application modernization or CI/CD, there are some weaknesses. The modernization in Ezmeral could be improved. There are some issues with the integration of Kubernetes. I hope they can improve it and do much better than they do now. I would like to see the deployment of applications simplified.

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Vikram Casula

Head Of Infrastructure & Cloud ops at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees

Gives a single pane to manage multiple Kubernetes environments and has competitive pricing

Tanzu provides better manageability as compared to OCP, but when it comes to tagging it with other products, it's a bit rigid. If I have to bring in any new product or something out of the box from a different vendor, working with Tanzu becomes a little difficult. For example, if I want to use the F5 services, I have to add one more layer of Avi, but I don't want to do that. If I have a list of the products that I want to use, such as for firewall services, with Tanzu, I will have to go through another layer, which creates complexity. The other part is that the virtualization and the database have to be at separate levels. That is another problem for me. We are a big Oracle customer. Oracle and VMware don't go very well. From a licensing point of view, it never works.

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Pros

"If customers focus on primary apps or if they are using them for data science, this is a good solution."

"A feature we find valuable is that other products can also be integrated with Mission Control. This means that we can see the status of specific clusters, as well as view the monitoring application logs all from one point."

"The most valuable feature of VMware Tanzu Mission Control is the management functionality of the cluster life cycle. Additionally, the solution integrates well with other vendors, such as Velero for backups and Sonobuoy for compliance. Additionally, it works well in multi-cluster environments."

"The Day 2 operations support is the most vital feature"

"The most important thing about the solution is its flexibility."

"Tanzu Mission Control has quite a set of rich features when compared to OpenShift."

"Tanzu is easy to upgrade and scale, whether we're talking about horizontal or vertical scaling. It is as smooth as possible without any downtime. The platform maintenance, upgrading, and operations part is very smooth."

"It definitely gives the end customer a good overview and perspective of running applications in terms of overall workload footprint. TMC provides a very detailed description of your cloud-native application in the form of graphical visualization."

"The valuable feature I have found to be the management of Kubernetes clusters in a private cloud or public clouds, such as Azure or Google Cloud Platform."

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Cons

"The modernization in Ezmeral could be improved."

"We want to see a new feature that helps build more security architecture like Zero Trust Security or shifting left in Kubernetes."

"The product should support integration with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)"

"It is not easy to build a solution with containers. It has a graphical user interface, but you need to have a lot of knowledge of Linux and how to work in the command mode. Its support can also be improved. Currently, its biggest disadvantage is that it is a new product, and the clients prefer to go for a solution that has been in the market for a long time. There are not that many people who know this product."

"Addressing the high upfront costs could improve the product. Implementing a subscription-based model with tiered service options could make it more accessible to a broader range of customers."

"Having a unified dashboard to manage all infrastructure, whether it involves additional IT infrastructure or modern apps, would be highly advantageous"

"The network control and security policies must be improved."

"The solution's initial setup process was complex...The solution could benefit from improved customization and visibility for its users."

"Another area of improvement is pricing."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Its pricing is very competitive. We get around 70% or 75%, sometimes even 80%, discount on the product. I would rate it a four out of five in terms of pricing."

"I would recommend that businesses look into the full price for their requirements. The price is high, but there are some open-source add-ons that can be used for customization while keeping costs down, although these might not be suitable for everyone."

"Since we were at a large data center, the price might not have been a concern for us."

"The product is not expensive, but it is not cheap."

"The price of VMware Tanzu Mission Control is greater than that of Red Hat's competitor solution"

"The solution is only for large or medium size enterprises because it is expensive."

"The solution is bundled in with Cloud Foundry so the pricing is not independent."

"There are different licenses available. You have to upgrade your license if you want to scale the solution more."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

19%

Government

15%

Computer Software Company

15%

University

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with HPE Ezmeral Container Platform?

Thank you for initiating this discussion on the HPE Ezmeral Container Platform and seeking community feedback on areas for improvement. While the platform has its strengths, some users have express...

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Which is better - OpenShift Container Platform or VMware Tanzu Mission Control?

Red Hat Openshift is ideal for organizations using microservices and cloud environments. I like that the platform is auto-scalable, which saves overhead time for developers. I think Openshift can b...

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What do you like most about VMware Tanzu Application Service?

The solution is integrated very well with a lot of other systems. Also, its GUI is very good.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Tanzu Application Service?

The licensing cost is yearly. The licensing cost is expensive.

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Comparisons

Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform vs HPE Ezmeral Container Platform

Compared 48% of the time

Kubernetes vs HPE Ezmeral Container Platform

Compared 18% of the time

Amazon EKS vs HPE Ezmeral Container Platform

Compared 9% of the time

Docker vs HPE Ezmeral Container Platform

Compared 8% of the time

Google Kubernetes Engine vs HPE Ezmeral Container Platform

Compared 8% of the time

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Rancher Labs vs VMware Tanzu Platform

Compared 18% of the time

Nutanix Kubernetes Engine NKE vs VMware Tanzu Platform

Compared 13% of the time

Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform vs VMware Tanzu Platform

Compared 12% of the time

Kubernetes vs VMware Tanzu Platform

Compared 9% of the time

Amazon EKS vs VMware Tanzu Platform

Compared 8% of the time

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Overview

Accelerate your journey to hybrid cloud with the industry’s first enterprise-grade container software platform for cloud-native and distributed non-cloud native applications.

VMware Tanzu Platform is designed for cloud-native development and management of Kubernetes, CI/CD processes, microservices, and containerized workloads. It supports deployments both on cloud and on-premises, providing centralized management via Mission Control.

VMware Tanzu Platform offers seamless integration with vSphere, ESX, and vSAN, supporting centralized cluster management and lifecycle management. The platform provides a GUI for monitoring CI/CD pipelines and network policies, enhancing multi-tenancy and Day 2 operations. Users can easily manage Kubernetes clusters, monitor applications, and integrate with tools such as GitHub, GitLab, Cloud Foundry, and Azure. It ensures compliance and security for service providers, financial institutions, and businesses.

What are the key features of VMware Tanzu Platform?

Integration with vSphere, ESX, and vSAN: Enhances compatibility and flexibility.
Seamless Cluster Management: Centralized control over Kubernetes clusters.
CI/CD Pipelines and Network Policies: Simplifies monitoring and management.
Multi-tenancy Support: Facilitates resource sharing among multiple users.
Comprehensive Lifecycle Management: Streamlines deployment and scalability.
Observability Platform: Provides enhanced visibility and control.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in VMware Tanzu Platform reviews?

Centralized Management: Simplifies operations and reduces manual effort.
Enhanced Compliance and Security: Meets regulatory requirements.
Flexibility in Deployment: Supports both cloud and on-premises options.
Seamless Integration: Works with multiple vendors and tools.
Developer-Friendly Environment: Improves productivity and innovation.

Industries such as financial institutions, service providers, and businesses requiring rigorous compliance and security deploy VMware Tanzu Platform. These entities benefit from centralized management, streamlined DevOps processes, and integrated tools, enhancing their capabilities in cloud-native developments and containerized workloads.

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Verizon, Cerner, Zipcar, Avarteq

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