IBM PowerVM Reviews

Overall, I like IBM's performance and stability.

Compared to VMWare, the price could be lower.

I have been using it for five years.

It is a stable solution.

Technical support is fine.

It took about one day to setup. We can't compare with VMWare because VMWare can be setup in one click.

IBM PowerVm has a high cost.

On-premises

What I like about this solution is that it is easy to configure.

I would like to see an improvement in the management of the program.

I have been using IBM PowerVM for seven years now.

The stability of this solution is very high and you don't have to be afraid that you may lose data.

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.

The initial setup was quite complex, because I use the solution for visualization. 

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.

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. 

I primarily use IBM PowerVM to create and manage servers in a cloud environment. Customers who previously used Power Servers on-premises can now migrate seamlessly to Power Virtual Servers on the cloud. We serve clients transitioning from on-premises to cloud using IBM PowerVM for hosting and application migration.

IBM PowerVM supports multiple operating systems such as IBM i, AIX, and Linux, allowing users to run various applications seamlessly in a cloud environment. The Live Partition Mobility feature, although not detailed in my experience, supports versatile deployment. IBM PowerVM's seamless cloud migration and operating system support make it valuable for clients willing to transition to cloud environments while maintaining reliability.

I have not encountered any issues or dissatisfaction with IBM PowerVM so far. Clients using it have been satisfied, and there have been no glitches since its introduction.

I have been working with IBM PowerVM for almost two and a half years.

I have not encountered any complications or deployment issues with IBM PowerVM. It offers seamless migration from on-premises to the cloud environment.

Our clients in India using Power Servers have been running their servers for the last four to five years without any reboot. The Power Virtual Servers introduced in May 2023 have encountered no complications or stability issues so far.

I think IBM PowerVM uses a 'pay as you grow' model, allowing customers to scale their resources as needed. Starting with as little as .25 core, customers can grow their resource allocation as their requirements increase.

IBM has an established technical support team and partners who provide extended support to end customers. Support is not a challenge as they have separate support for IBM PowerVM.

Positive

Previously, I worked with Oracle solutions. I switched to IBM PowerVM almost two and a half years ago.

The transition from on-premises to a cloud environment with IBM PowerVM is seamless and readily available.

IBM provides its own technical team for support, and we partner with them to ensure end customers receive the necessary assistance.

If calculated over a five-year period, IBM PowerVM is 30 to 40% more cost-effective than physical servers despite initial costs seeming high.

While initially costly, the ROI over five years proves IBM PowerVM is cost-effective, resulting in a 30 to 40% reduction in costs compared to a physical setup.

I rate IBM PowerVM a ten out of ten for its capabilities in the cloud environment. Although Power Virtual Servers are relatively new in India, the physical servers have been in use for over twenty years. IBM PowerVM is ideal for enterprise virtualization needs, efficiently supporting extensive transactions, particularly in the banking sector. IBM could enhance its marketing strategy to expand its reach more. Overall, I rate it ten out of ten for its effectiveness.

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