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Technology Solutions Manager at KdmConsulting
Priced well, integrates with Microsoft product, and reliable
Pros and Cons
- "Hyper-V integrates well with other Microsoft solutions."
- "One of the network problems I face is I cannot introduce other security layers on top of Hyper-V as you can in VMware. When it comes to the network the VMware is more flexible than Hyper-V."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Hyper-V integrates well with other Microsoft solutions.
What needs improvement?
One of the network problems I face is I cannot introduce other security layers on top of Hyper-V as you can in VMware. When it comes to the network the VMware is more flexible than Hyper-V.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Hyper-V for approximately three years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
How are customer service and support?
We have not had any issues that we would need to contact the support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have previously used VMware solutions.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license required to use Hyper-V and there are bundle packages you can purchase making it cheaper than other solutions, such as VMware. Additionally, if there is a lot of guest OS that requires Windows, then Microsoft becomes cheaper.
The cost of the usage is dependant on the customer's requirements and if the virtual network is flexible or not. Since VMware is more flexible it can become superior but not cheaper.
What other advice do I have?
I would advise customers that are Microsoft users to use Hyper-V if they want to have more cost-efficiency. Additionally, if the customer uses a lot of Windows Server for the guest OS, I will recommend Hyper-V.
I rate Hyper-V an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
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Infrastructure Expert at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Microsoft has a winner with Hyper-V
Valuable Features:
Hyper-V definitely has its pro's, some of which are painfully apparent.- The first one is that it is a Microsoft product, which is baked into its Server 2008 and 2008 R2 platforms. You also have the option of a Hyper-V server core, which is only the Hypervisor (this allows for more resources to be dedicated to the individual VM's). - It has Powershell scripting support built in and also excellent Virtual Networking technology.- The VM's are portable. That means that each VM is stored in a single VHD file, which can be transferred to another server and configured and ready to run in less than a minute.- It fully integrates into the Windows environment, allowing access via MMC consoles to change settings and create/administer virtual machines remotely.
Room for Improvement:
The only cons I can really think of are as follows:- Individual licensing costs for each server.
- If you aren't using Hyper-V Core and are running Hyper-V on top of the full Server 2008 R2 platform, then you have less resources to allocate to your Virtual Machines.
- Except through RDP, there is no way to access the VM's on alternative platforms (like Mac or Linux).I use Hyper-V almost exclusively for all my virtualization needs. From a Network Administrators viewpoint, specifically one catering to a Windows client base, there is no better choice than Hyper-V. Like I said before, it fully integrates into the Windows environment, allowing access via MMC consoles to change settings and create/administer virtual machines remotely.
Other Advice:
All in all, Microsoft Hyper-V is an excellent platform and a great competitor for VMWare.
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System Admin at Institute of Space Technology (IST)
The virtual SAN feature is helpful.
Pros and Cons
- "The virtual SAN feature is helpful."
- "Some of the interfaces need improvements, like the virtual switch or virtual VLAN interfaces."
What is our primary use case?
We use Hyper-V for data center virtualization. We initially set up 54 servers and three SANs.
What is most valuable?
The virtual SAN feature is helpful.
What needs improvement?
Some of the interfaces need improvements, like the virtual switch or virtual VLAN interfaces.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Hyper-V for almost six months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Hyper-V is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Hyper-V is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
Microsoft support is good.
How was the initial setup?
Hyper-V is a simple product overall, but it's complex to set up. If you want to configure a VLAN, you have to configure all the prerequisites. About 15 people are working with this solution, but you need only three for maintenance.
What about the implementation team?
We had help from a reseller.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay an annual license for Hyper-V, and it's on the expensive side.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Hyper-V eight out of 10. The first time you deploy Hyper-V, you need to do a test scenario before moving into a production environment.
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Head of enterprise systems at Fidelity Bank Plc
Reasonably priced, but could be more flexible
Pros and Cons
- "The support with Microsoft is great."
- "I also use VMware which I find to be more scalable and stable overall."
What is our primary use case?
We use Hyper-V for production, testing, and development.
It's a core infrastructure solution, so it's not a user-solution. It's for server virtualization. It's actually deployed virtually for other services that need to deploy virtual machines using it.
We plan to keep using this solution in the future.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution since 2008.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Hyper-V is both stable and scalable; however, I also use VMware which I find to be more scalable and stable overall.
How are customer service and technical support?
The support with Microsoft is great.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We use VMware, but Hyper-V is much cheaper; however, VMware is more robust, more scalable, more agile for us. It was a mix of both because we wanted to be able to see our way through technology skills.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was quite easy.
What other advice do I have?
On a scale from one to ten, I would give this solution a rating of seven. If it were a little more flexible and stable, I'd give it a higher rating.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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System Administrator at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Increases memory for virtual machines with ease
Pros and Cons
- "It is definitely the toughest competitor for VMware. It easily increases memory for our virtual machines."
- "Hyper-V is hosted on OS but if your OS scratches you are in big trouble. In addition, if a host fails, automatically the machine and the virtual machine should boot from another source. Those type of features would benefit Hyper-V."
What is our primary use case?
My primary use case of this solution is to increase memory for the virtual machine which can be easily done on Hyper-V.
What needs improvement?
Hyper-V is hosted on OS but if your OS scratches you are in big trouble. In addition, if a host fails, automatically the machine and the virtual machine should boot from another source. Those type of features would benefit Hyper-V.
For how long have I used the solution?
One to three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable product.
How are customer service and technical support?
We haven't had a need for technical support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
In comparison to VMware, Hyper-V is much better at restoration and backup. It is also much faster than VMware.
How was the initial setup?
The setup was quite straightforward. It took 15-20 minutes to deploy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I do not have experience with the licensing of the product.
What other advice do I have?
It is definitely the toughest competitor for VMware. There is room for improvement for automation. If that was implemented, it would place Hyper-V on the same realm as VMware.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Interim Director of Technology at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
It Allows for Production of Our Office Business Needs.
Pros and Cons
- "This solution helps us with production of our office business needs."
- "It needs to improve the handling of the amount of storage."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use of this solution is for production of our office business needs.
What needs improvement?
It needs to improve the handling of the amount of storage available. We currently have around 400 users.
For how long have I used the solution?
More than five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We have 400 users of this solution, and use three staff members for deployment and maintenance.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We previously used a regular Windows 2012 server before using Hyper-V.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I do not have any comments about pricing or licensing of the product.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Senior Manager of Engineering with 1,001-5,000 employees
Hyper-V 2012 - Well done Microsoft
Valuable Features:
The best hypervisor in the market! From Server 2008 to Server 2012 Hyper-v technology has evolved rapidly.As more organisations are using virtualisation, key features like VM replication, Virtual SAN Manager and Live migrations - enable organisations to design fail over and backup solutions, without the need to purchase other products.We have been evaluating Hyper-2012 server core for 3 months, up to now - we have had no issues with any virtual machines or the underlining operating system.
Room for Improvement:
To manage Windows Hyper-V Server 2012, you need an additional server 2012 server. Not very cost effective - I think Microsoft should consider pushing a Hyper-V Management console update to Server 2008 R2 to be able to manage Hyper-V 2012.Hyper-V is definitely our preferred Hypervisor. With its simple configuration console, setting up a Virtual Server is very simple. Multiple Hyper-V servers are easier to manage when integrated into a domain network, when you have a standalone server (especially server core) it can be difficult to manage.
Other Advice:
Hyper-V is a must have if you have a subscription with Microsoft’s MSDN program
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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IT proffesional at Ambo university
Solution for network virtualization and application virtualization
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of the solution is the storage virtualization."
- "When one server or one virtual machine fails, or one is turned off, the virtualization stops, and we have to initiate again with human intervention."
What is our primary use case?
Our organization is a financial institution in the banking industry. We use Hyper-V for network virtualization and storage and application virtualization. There are five or six users of the solution.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of the solution is storage virtualization.
What needs improvement?
Hyper-V has limitations. When one server or one virtual machine fails, or one is turned off, the virtualization stops, and we have to initiate again with human intervention.
In the next release, I would like to see virtualization replication added.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Hyper-V for five years.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Hyper-V is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
Customer support for Hyper-V is good. I would rate the support a four out of five.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
No setup of Hyper-V is required. It is a feature of Windows Server 2016 and 2012.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Another drawback of this product is its incompatibility with 32-bit machine versions. Hyper-V runs only on 64-bit versions, so the users of older servers remain unable to use it.