IBM PowerVM Reviews

Our primary use case is to migrate the server from a standalone server to a VM server. 

The case fileserver on the webserver is the most valuable feature. 

The performance should be improved. 

They should reduce the cost to purchase the hardware of the physical server.

It is a stable solution. 

It's easy to scale. 

I have never contacted customer support. We have a service provider that we contact to help with the implementation and support.  

I didn't have any issues with the deployment. 

My colleagues are the ones who deal with pricing. 

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. 

The primary use case is in the banking industry. We utilize PowerVM in products such as IBM Content Manager. The platform is integrated into both development and production environments.

PowerVM excels in efficiently managing all systems and environments, including development, UI, and production. This comprehensive management is crucial for my organization. We use PowerVM in a product like IBM Content Manager and other corresponding products.

The pricing is expensive, which poses a financial challenge, especially in Argentina. We have a strong relationship with IBM, which aids decision-making in transitioning clients from mainframe to other platforms.

I have experience with PowerVM exclusively in the banking industry.

The platform is used as a piece of software in the middle of a whole project, and I'm not very familiar with the specifics.

I am not well-versed on scalability and therefore not the right person to answer this.

Customer service support is rated at nine. IBM provides strong support.

Positive

In Argentina, the setup and maintenance for alternative platforms are cheaper than for mainframes. Hence, we are considering migrations.

The initial setup is not difficult, and it's conducted by team members who specialize in IBM.

We required four team members for deployment. These were IBM specialized individuals.

The return on investment is substantial, though other platforms may offer a better ROI, primarily due to lower costs involved in setup and maintenance.

Pricing is a concern in Argentina due to the higher cost of mainframe solutions. This becomes a significant factor in migration decisions.

We are comparing mainframes with Nutanix and Intel microprocessors for server environments pertinent to our research and the company's needs.

While I recommend PowerVM for its capabilities, the cost is a significant deterrent. Overall, I would rate PowerVM an eight out of ten.