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Apache CloudStack vs. IBM Cloud Automation Manager

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    CloudStack

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/ACloudStack is a cloud management platform, from Apache.N/A

    IBM Cloud Automation Manager

    Score7.1 out of 10
    N/AIBM Cloud Automation Manager is a multi-cloud, self-service management platform running on IBM Cloud Private that empowers developers and administrators to meet business demands. This platform allows you to efficiently manage and deliver services through end-to-end automation while enabling developers to build applications aligned with enterprise policies.N/A
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    CloudStackIBM Cloud Automation Manager
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    CloudStackIBM Cloud Automation Manager
    Free Trial
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    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    CloudStackIBM Cloud Automation Manager
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    8.8
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    User Testimonials
    CloudStackIBM Cloud Automation Manager
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    Apache
    Whether our clients are VPS hosting providers or operate private cloud infrastructure for their internal enterprise requirements, CloudStack provides solutions in an easy to implement and operate way that is simple to provide training for. The learning curve for our customesr adopting CloudStack for the management of their cloud infrastructure is shallow, enabling our clients to come up to speed quickly without having to outsource their administrative functions any longer than necessary
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    IBM
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    Pros
    Apache
    • Low-cost solution
    • Open-source
    • Engaged community
    • Solid documentation
    • Is a very reliable tool for orchestration with good usability
    Incentivized
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    IBM
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    Cons
    Apache
    • Sometimes you can find undocumented bugs that can compromise the entire infrastructure.
    • [If] you don't have an official support channel, you have try to find out the source of the problem by yourself.
    • Volume size limitation. Other players allow you to create volumes up to 64TB while ACS allows only 2TB volumes
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    IBM
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    Alternatives Considered
    Apache
    The University, my first large implementation, had a big issue with 149 small data centers spread on São Paulo State, this data centers costs to university were very high, the consolidation idea in two data centers were awesome, but were worried with the management, so we adopted ACS to management of all 576 physical hosts. Now a days the university is delivering IaaS for all staff, students, teachers and researchers, they are using these resources to delivery services to their clients and have a great results in research area
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    IBM
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    Return on Investment
    Apache
    • Low-cost solution (free and open-source)
    • More than 2000 users using it simultaneously
    • Stable and reliable
    • Up and running since 2012
    Incentivized
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    IBM
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