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it_user511536 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sales Engineer at a tech company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Vendor
Prism and Clustering are valuable features. I would like to see more development on DRC solutions embedded in Acropolis.

What is most valuable?

Prism and Clustering.

How has it helped my organization?

It can help my customers achieve their business goals in the simplest way. It’s simple and reliable.

What needs improvement?

Nutanix needs more development on DRC solutions embedded in Acropolis.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have used this solution for five or six months.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

For now, it is stable enough.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is great and simple.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is good.

How was the initial setup?

The installation was straightforward.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Pricing and licensing are good.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We have tried VMware solutions: vSphere, vCenter, vSOM, and SRM.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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reviewer952848 - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Cost-effective solution for those wanting a complete infrastructure
Pros and Cons
  • "We have had good feedback from our customers about this solution."
  • "Areas for improvement would be the memory setting and the CPU setting reserve features, which are not available on Acropolis. I also feel that the DR solution, the reporting, and the component that is combined with the Nutanix OSP need to be improved."

What is our primary use case?

My primary use case for this solution

How has it helped my organization?

We have had good feedback from our customers about this solution.

What needs improvement?

Areas for improvement would be the memory setting and the CPU setting reserve features, which are not available on Acropolis. I also feel that the DR solution, the reporting, and the component that is combined with the Nutanix OSP need to be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with this product for a year and a half.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I find this solution to be stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of this solution is fine.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support is good.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I previously used VMware, but we switched to Acropolis as it is more cost-effective.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was simple.

What other advice do I have?

Acropolis is a good choice for those who want to go with a complete infrastructure. I would give this solution a score of eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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it_user1052997 - PeerSpot reviewer
IS Manager with 51-200 employees
Real User
Easy to to use and has a quick and straightforward setup
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable features are its ease of use and its good performance."
  • "The product could be improved with more security. The product needs a bit more experience in the market. I think you don't have the possibility to add other hardware. It could be improved with the ability to add and extend."

What is our primary use case?

I use it for electronic VPN management and HR applications.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features are its ease of use and its good performance.

What needs improvement?

The product could be improved with more security. The product needs a bit more experience in the market. I think you don't have the possibility to add other hardware. It could be improved with the ability to add and extend.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Nutanix since June 2017.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Stability, in my opinion, is very good.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Scalability from my impression of the solution is that it's very good. We have 300 users.

How are customer service and technical support?

My experience with customer support has been good. They're quick in response and offer quality help.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Previously, we used VMware. But it's a completely different solution with a different platform.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward. It wasn't complex; it was easy to setup. Deployment took about 2 to 3 hours maximum. We require five people for deployment and maintenance.

What about the implementation team?

When it came time to implement, we have our own service provider, so we went with them.

What other advice do I have?

The advice I would give would be to ensure you choose the right configuration.

I like the product very much. I would say use it as a solution. I would rate this solution 8 out of 10.

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it_user692268 - PeerSpot reviewer
Systems Architect at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Consultant
Scalability is the most valuable feature. It is easy to scale-up and scale-out without impact on performance.

What is most valuable?

Scalability is the most valuable feature because it is easy to scale-up and scale-out without impact in performance since it is always online.

How has it helped my organization?

Improves the management of our virtual infrastructure in a unified point and with unified support team.

What needs improvement?

Cloud integration, automation and orchestration need improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used Nutanix for six months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We have not had any stability issues.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have not had any scalability issues.

How are customer service and technical support?

I rate support 8/10.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I didn’t have a previous solution. I tested different solutions for my customers, such as Nutanix, VSAN, HPE VSA, etc, and evaluated them, but the solutions are for my customers. Also, I test all solutions in our infrastructure.

How was the initial setup?

Setup was very easy. With a few steps and a nice wizard, you have your infrastructure up.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Is not a cheap solution, compare with competitors, but you must consider all variables in the environment to calculate the TCO. You have pre-sales tool Nutanix Sizer to calculate the TCO.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I looked at VMware vSAN, and HPE VSA.

What other advice do I have?

Use the sizing tools in order to design the infrastructure properly.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: We are Nutanix Partner/Reseller.
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