Overall, I like IBM's performance and stability.
Database Administrator at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Reliable performance and stability
Pros and Cons
- "It is a stable solution with reliable performance."
- "The cost of this solution is high."
What is most valuable?
What needs improvement?
Compared to VMWare, the price could be lower.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using it for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
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How are customer service and support?
Technical support is fine.
How was the initial setup?
It took about one day to setup. We can't compare with VMWare because VMWare can be setup in one click.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
IBM PowerVm has a high cost.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

ICT Business Solution Architect at Cloud Technology
Stability of this solution is very high and you don't have to be afraid that you may lose data
Pros and Cons
- "What I like about this solution, is that it is easy to configure."
- "The program has very limited solutions for the virtualization of containers"
What is most valuable?
What I like about this solution is that it is easy to configure.
What needs improvement?
I would like to see an improvement in the management of the program.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using IBM PowerVM for seven years now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of this solution is very high and you don't have to be afraid that you may lose data.
How are customer service and technical support?
I would say the technical support is average - it isn't bad, but it isn't good either. I am used to technical support in Europe and America, where it is very good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was quite complex, because I use the solution for visualization.
What other advice do I have?
The program has very limited solutions for the virtualization of containers, so I the next version I would like to see that improved. I will still, however, give a nine out of ten rating.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner.
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Enables us to migrate servers from a standalone server to a VM server
Pros and Cons
- "The case fileserver on the web server is the most valuable feature."
- "The performance should be improved."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case is to migrate the server from a standalone server to a VM server.
What is most valuable?
The case fileserver on the webserver is the most valuable feature.
What needs improvement?
The performance should be improved.
They should reduce the cost to purchase the hardware of the physical server.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It's easy to scale.
How are customer service and technical support?
I have never contacted customer support. We have a service provider that we contact to help with the implementation and support.
How was the initial setup?
I didn't have any issues with the deployment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My colleagues are the ones who deal with pricing.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate it an eight out of ten. I would recommend IBM PowerVM to someone considering it.
I wouldn't rate it a ten because it has things it can improve on.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

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