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VMware vCenter pros and cons

Vendor: VMware
4.3 out of 5

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PROS

VMware vCenter offers centralized management with the ability to monitor and manage virtual machines efficiently across multiple ESXi hosts.
It provides seamless integration with VMware and third-party software, enhancing scalability and virtual infrastructure management.
VMware vCenter is highly scalable, supporting easy management of a large number of nodes per cluster and improving resource allocation.
The platform enhances infrastructure management by simplifying virtualization processes and enabling remote management of infrastructure, eliminating the need for physical server access.
VMware vCenter supports efficient resource ramp-up for specific workloads, improving resource availability and optimizing server usage.

CONS

VMware vCenter is considered expensive, with a need for pricing improvements and more cost-effective licensing options.
Users find Fault Tolerance complex and difficult to manage, with some bugs reported during testing.
Support services are reported to be slow to respond and could be improved.
The transition to Broadcom has caused issues with the licensing structure, shifting from perpetual licenses to subscription-only models.
Upgrade processes from older versions are not easy, and some face scalability and patch management challenges.
 

VMware vCenter Pros review quotes

Gaurav Sharma. - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 16, 2024
The integration of vCenter server with any software, whether from VMware or a third party, is smooth and straightforward.
Siva Kuppala - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 30, 2024
The performance monitoring tools within vCenter help track resource usage, identify performance bottlenecks, and optimize the efficiency of virtual environments.
AN
Apr 26, 2024
The DRS, high availability and manageable switches are the most valuable features of VMware vCenter
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PurwandiPurwandi - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 12, 2024
It has significantly impacted our organization by facilitating troubleshooting and monitoring processes.
reviewer985575 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 23, 2024
The alerting mechanism is very good. VMware vCenter simplifies infrastructure management with its intuitive interface.
Bhaskar Rao - PeerSpot reviewer
May 27, 2024
I can say that the product is stable because we have been using the tool for the last fifteen years in our company, and there has been no issue.
KM
May 23, 2024
The initial setup is a very user-friendly process. Installation and configuration are easy.
Gus Thompson - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 1, 2024
The initial setup is straightforward even for complex environments with around 100 hosts.
Genesis Dapoza - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 1, 2024
We typically manage VMs after the OS is installed. vCenter simplifies VM management by allowing for the configuration and operation of VMs once an OS, like Windows, is installed.
Ahmed-Mahrous - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 29, 2024
The most valuable aspect for us is the ability to monitor all servers simultaneously and effortlessly move them between hosts.
 

VMware vCenter Cons review quotes

Gaurav Sharma. - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 16, 2024
There is a feature called Fault Tolerance (FT), which has been part of vCenter servers since the product's inception. However, it has a lot of complexity, and when my team tested it, we found it difficult to manage. It also has some bugs. Consequently, we decided not to offer any fault tolerance features to our customers.
Siva Kuppala - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 30, 2024
vCentre licensing cost is on the higher side as well.
AN
Apr 26, 2024
The licensing model of VMware vCenter can be improved
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PurwandiPurwandi - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 12, 2024
Enhancing the product's capabilities on the backend could be beneficial.
reviewer985575 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 23, 2024
If VMware integrates some features of their other solution into VMware vCenter, operational managers might find it beneficial. Many organizations prefer to maintain separate solution sets based on specific needs and data requirements.
Bhaskar Rao - PeerSpot reviewer
May 27, 2024
There have been some ongoing conflicts since VMware was taken over by Broadcom.
KM
May 23, 2024
We face some upgrade patch management issues.
Gus Thompson - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 1, 2024
It could display the status of the storage space in terabytes, the number of VMs, etc.
Genesis Dapoza - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 1, 2024
Sometimes, vCenter management can be difficult if you forget the password. You can't change or recover the password easily. We then have to reinstall vCenter, which means reconfiguring everything. That's a challenge we've encountered.
Ahmed-Mahrous - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 29, 2024
Consolidating these plugins into a unified environment with customizable options to enable or disable features would be highly beneficial.

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