We are a managed service provider (MSP) using Acropolis AOS to host our customers' servers and data.
Driftchef at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
It has a good interface with lots of management features packaged at an affordable price
Pros and Cons
- "Acropolis has a great interface and lots of management features packaged with it at an affordable price."
- "We ran into an issue as a managed service provider because Acropolis isn't designed to be used the way we are running it. For example, if we want to deploy a Kubernetes service, the customer networks need to reach our protected cluster network. We have isolated our customers in separate VLANs. However, our customers' networks must access our cluster network to get features like iSCSI or Kubernetes to run. It's challenging."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
Acropolis has a great interface and lots of management features packaged with it at an affordable price.
What needs improvement?
We ran into an issue as a managed service provider because Acropolis isn't designed to be used the way we are running it. For example, if we want to deploy a Kubernetes service, the customer networks need to reach our protected cluster network. We have isolated our customers in separate VLANs. However, our customers' networks must access our cluster network to get features like iSCSI or Kubernetes to run. It's challenging.
I've been looking forward to Layer 3 networking, which Nutanix is expected to add to Acropolis soon. When I think of a feature I would like to implement, I check the Nutanix site to see if it's coming. Layer 3 networking is a release candidate right now. It's on the roadmap already. They're working on all of the features that I want.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Acropolis is stable.
Buyer's Guide
Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)
March 2025

Learn what your peers think about Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI). Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: March 2025.
842,651 professionals have used our research since 2012.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Acropolis is scalable. We are increasing the usage every day, and we are planning to purchase a couple of nodes more soon. We have maybe 300 virtual machines and 30 customers.
How are customer service and support?
Nutanix support is good. We contact support when we have any problems, and they quickly put us in touch with the senior technicians.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We switched to Acropolis from an older Hyper-V cluster. It was old — not outdated per se — but it lagged in terms of feature sets like hosting containerized solutions and things like that. Acropolis gave us a solution that improved a lot of areas.
For example, they have built-in firewalls for the services if we want to use them. We use a different solution for firewalling our customer environment, but I would say that the feature sets are developing rapidly. They come out with new features every year, and it feels like they are on top of developing new things to implement in Acropolis.
How was the initial setup?
Deploying Acropolis was quite easy. It took a little bit of light tinkering to get everything to work with the VLANs and isolate all the networks in the beginning. I and my colleague went into our data center and put everything into place then configured everything, so it was straightforward. Also, you only need one person to maintain these nodes.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Acropolis AOS eight out of 10. If someone is thinking of implementing Acropolis, it's essential to read the documentation and use any technical resources you can use with Nutanix before deploying it. They need to know what they're doing before deploying a Nutanix solution. Before deploying, I would suggest reading all the documentation and talking to a Nutanix expert. Everything needs to be correct when deploying it because it's harder to adjust everything after.
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.

Responsible MCO at a energy/utilities company with 501-1,000 employees
Responsive support and overall reliable
Pros and Cons
- "Nutanix Acropolis AOS makes it easy to use and manage projects and it has a good reputation."
- "The compatibility and integration of Nutanix Acropolis AOS could be improved. For example, we have a WAF application firewall and it does not work on this solution. Not all the OS's run on AOS. You need to have a newer version of an operating system if you want Nutanix to perfectly run all the different options."
What is our primary use case?
I am using Nutanix Acropolis AOS for virtualization.
What is most valuable?
Nutanix Acropolis AOS makes it easy to use and manage projects and it has a good reputation.
What needs improvement?
The compatibility and integration of Nutanix Acropolis AOS could be improved. For example, we have a WAF application firewall and it does not work on this solution. Not all the OS's run on AOS. You need to have a newer version of an operating system if you want Nutanix to perfectly run all the different options.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Nutanix Acropolis AOS for approximately four months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Nutanix Acropolis AOS is stable.
How are customer service and support?
I have contacted the support during the installation. I did receive a quick and informative response. However, I don't use the support very often.
What other advice do I have?
I would advise others this is a good product for virtualization.
I rate Nutanix Acropolis AOS an eight out of ten.
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.
Buyer's Guide
Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)
March 2025

Learn what your peers think about Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI). Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: March 2025.
842,651 professionals have used our research since 2012.
Nutanix ,Vmware & AWS Admin at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Outstanding support, good storage feature, reliable, scales well, and is reasonably priced
Pros and Cons
- "The hyperconvergence service, as well as the DR solution, are game-changers for Nutanix."
- "It would be great if they could improve the GUI features."
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of this solution are the storage feature on the File Server.
The hyperconvergence service, as well as the DR solution, are game-changers for Nutanix.
What needs improvement?
Some of the features in the user interface can only be accessed through the command-line interface.
It would be great if they could improve the GUI features.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Nutanix Acropolis AOS for more than five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of Nutanix Acropolis AOS is very good. In the five years that I have been working with this solution, I have not had any issues with stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is good. I have created many clusters.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is excellent. I've never received this level of service from another vendor.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have only worked with Nutanix Hyperconverged solutions.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy, especially when compared with other products.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
When compared to the competitors, the price is reasonable.
What other advice do I have?
I am a technical administrator. I am responsible for the installation, configuration, and management of Acropolis.
They must consider all of the requirements for implementing this solution; otherwise, they will have stability issues.
I would rate Nutanix Acropolis AOS an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Managing Director at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Easy to deploy, very stable, and quite scalable
Pros and Cons
- "The ease of deployment is very good."
- "The pricing of the solution is too high. It needs to be adjusted or lowered to be more competitive."
What is our primary use case?
The solution actually has multiple use cases, including business critical infrastructure, VDL, and Database. The solution covers pretty much anything inside the software-defined data center.
What is most valuable?
The solution is very stable.
The ease of deployment is very good.
What needs improvement?
The pricing of the solution is too high. It needs to be adjusted or lowered to be more competitive.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using a solution for about three years now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable. It's reliable. It doesn't freeze or crash. There aren't a lot of bugs or glitches that affect the functionality.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is definitely scalable. A company that needs to expand can do so easily using Nutanix.
The solution works for all sizes of business - from small to large enterprises.
How are customer service and technical support?
I've dealt with technical support in the past and I've found them to be excellent. I would say they are one of the best in the industry in terms of the experience we've had.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I've used other solutions in the past. The main difference between Nutanix and others is that its architecture is superior.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not complex. It's very straightforward.
How long deployment takes depends on the number of nodes and the type of deployment that you're doing. How long it takes is a bit of a strain, really. A simple deployment might take a couple of days.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is very expensive.
What other advice do I have?
We have a business relationship with Nutanix. We're a reseller and services partner.
I'd advise other companies considering the solution to do your research fully and make sure it's going to fit what you need it to do before jumping in.
I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. Their continuation of integration into all the supporting infrastructure is great. It's just about making sure that they got all the accreditations with backup and replication software and the antivirus. If they had an even wider ecosystem that supported additional products I'd rate them higher.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner, reseller
AVP-Datacenter Practice at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Scalable solution with user-friendly controls and management
Pros and Cons
- "Acropolis AOS is scalable to nodes and the cloud."
- "Deployment could be more user-friendly - currently, it requires certain skills with the network and nodes."
What is most valuable?
The console and managing are user-friendly.
What needs improvement?
Deployment could be more user-friendly - currently, it requires certain skills with the network and nodes. In the next release, capacity planning and reporting should be included.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this solution for around four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This solution's stability is fine.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Acropolis AOS is scalable to nodes and the cloud.
How are customer service and support?
Nutanix's technical support is ok but could be improved - sometimes cases get passed around, and it takes some time to get a solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward, with deployment taking an hour and a half.
What other advice do I have?
I would advise anyone considering implementing Acropolis AOS to configure their network properly because if it isn't, it's very difficult to apply the solution. I would rate this solution eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Implementer
Senior Solutions Architect at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Stable solution with the best virtual desktop infrastructure, but wee would like to see improvements in regards to deduplication and integrations.
Pros and Cons
- "Nutanix has the best virtual desktop infrastructure."
- "I believe that improvements could be made in regards to the DR in addition to deduplication and integration with others platforms. They also do not offer opportunities for network virtualization so it would be nice to see that in the future."
What is our primary use case?
We provide server consultations and help customers reduce their footprint and begin their FTDC journeys with this solution.
What is most valuable?
Nutanix has the best virtual desktop infrastructure.
What needs improvement?
I believe that improvements could be made in regards to the DR in addition to deduplication and integration with others platforms. They also do not offer opportunities for network virtualization so it would be nice to see that in the future.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Nutanix for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I think this solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability opportunities are great with this solution.
How are customer service and support?
I have not yet required technical support.
How was the initial setup?
I do not have experience with the installation process with Nutanix, but I believe that it would be pretty easy - similar to VMware or SimpliVity.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Nutanix price is high because it bundles all the components into single deals rather than allowing you to select the features that you want/will use.
What other advice do I have?
I live in Sri Lanka, which is a developing country, so the cost is especially high for us.
I would rate this a five out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
Chief Executive Officer at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Scalable. easy to install, and simple to use
Pros and Cons
- "I have found the solution to be stable."
- "It would be ideal if it was more secure."
What is our primary use case?
We primarily use the solution for our hyper-converged infrastructure.
What is most valuable?
The solution is easy to use.
The product is quite scalable.
I have found the solution to be stable.
The product is very easy to install.
What needs improvement?
I haven't used the solution for that long and therefore don't really have any deep knowledge about it.
It would be ideal if it was more secure.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've worked with the solution for six months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the product is excellent. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of the product is very good. If a company wants to expand it, it can do so.
We only have two teams that use the solution in general.
How are customer service and support?
I've never contacted technical support. I cannot speak to how helpful or responsive they are, having never worked with them directly.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I did not previously use a different hyper-converged solution before Nutanix.
How was the initial setup?
In terms of the implementation process, the process is pretty simple and straightforward. It's not overly complex or difficult. A company shouldn't have any issues with it.
I didn't have too much exposure to the setup, however, my understanding was that the deployment didn't take long, and it only takes less than half an hour for a single node.
For us, it required two managers and eight engineers in one team to handle the deployment.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I can't speak to the pricing aspect of the solution. I was not exposed to that part of the product.
What other advice do I have?
We are an end-user of the product.
I'm not sure which version of the solution we're using currently.
I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten.
It is great. Some of my colleagues have been permanently glued to Nutanix. I would recommend the solution to people who are interested in networking-related products.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Senior Program Officer at a non-profit with 5,001-10,000 employees
Integrates well, simple to manage, and high quality support
Pros and Cons
- "Nutanix Acropolis AOS is easy to use, integrates with other hardware configurations, and is simple to manage."
What is our primary use case?
We are using Nutanix Acropolis AOS for running applications.
What is most valuable?
Nutanix Acropolis AOS is easy to use, integrates with other hardware configurations, and is simple to manage.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for approximately four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have found the solution reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is easy to scale and upgrade.
We have approximately 30 clients using this solution.
How are customer service and technical support?
The technical support is excellent for Nutanix, they are very responsive.
How was the initial setup?
The installation difficulty depends on the environment but it typically is simple.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license required for this solution and my clients usually purchase a two-year license with extended support. The price of the solution could be reduced, it is more expensive than competitors. You are able to receive some discounts if you meet certain criteria that make the price more comparable to others. However, the discounts tend to be difficult to qualify for.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Nutanix Acropolis AOS a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Distributor

Buyer's Guide
Download our free Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) Report and get advice and tips from experienced pros
sharing their opinions.
Updated: March 2025
Product Categories
HCI Software Defined Storage (SDS) Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) Hybrid Cloud Computing PlatformsPopular Comparisons
StarWind Virtual SAN
Dell PowerFlex
HPE SimpliVity
Sangfor HCI - Hyper Converged Infrastructure
HPE Alletra dHCI
DataCore SANsymphony
HPE Hyper Converged
Dell vSAN Ready Nodes
StorMagic SvSAN
Scale Computing Platform
Lenovo ThinkAgile VX Series
Huawei FusionCube Hyper-Converged Infrastructure
Azure Stack HCI
Buyer's Guide
Download our free Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) Report and get advice and tips from experienced pros
sharing their opinions.
Quick Links
Learn More: Questions:
- I am looking to compare Nutanix and VMware vSAN. Which one is better in terms of functionality and management?
- What is the biggest difference between SimpliVity and Nutanix
- What unique aspects of HCI does Nutanix provide that other HCI solutions do not?
- Nutanix and vSAN: Which is best for cloud services?
- I would like to compare Nutanix and HPE SimpliVity. On what basis should I decide?
- What Is The Biggest Difference Between NetApp HCI and Nutanix?
- What Is The Biggest Difference Between Nutanix And VMware vSAN?
- What Is The Biggest Difference Between Nutanix And VxRail?
- Which is your recommended HCI solution in 2022: Nutanix Acropolis AOS, VMware vSAN or anything else?
- What is the biggest difference between Nutanix Acropolis and VMware vSphere?