Azure VMware Solution vs. IBM Power Virtual Server

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Azure VMware Solution
Score 8.7 out of 10
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Azure VMware Solution enables users to run VMware workloads natively on Azure. The user can move VMware-based workloads from the datacenter to Azure and integrate a VMware environment with Azure. This enables users to continue managing existing environments with the same VMware tools already in use while including Azure native services. Azure VMware Solution is a Microsoft service, verified by VMware, that runs on Azure infrastructure.N/A
IBM Power Virtual Server
Score 7.3 out of 10
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IBM presents their Power Systems Virtual Server as a scalable, cost-effective way to run IBM AIX, IBM i and Linux workloads​.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
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Features
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Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
Comparison of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) features of Product A and Product B
Azure VMware Solution
8.6
Ratings
7% above category average
IBM Power Virtual Server
8.5
Ratings
6% above category average
Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime9.00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Dynamic scaling8.00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Monitoring tools9.00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Pre-defined machine images9.00 Ratings8.40 Ratings
Operating system support10.00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
Security controls7.00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Automation8.00 Ratings8.30 Ratings
Elastic load balancing00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Pre-configured templates00 Ratings8.50 Ratings
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User Ratings
Azure VMware SolutionIBM Power Virtual Server
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
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8.1
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Likelihood to Renew
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9.9
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Usability
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7.2
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Availability
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7.0
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Performance
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8.0
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Support Rating
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8.1
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Implementation Rating
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7.0
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Configurability
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9.0
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Ease of integration
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8.0
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Product Scalability
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7.0
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Vendor post-sale
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8.0
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User Testimonials
Azure VMware SolutionIBM Power Virtual Server
Likelihood to Recommend
Cloud-Native Applications: If you are building cloud-native applications that are designed to run on Azure, AVS may not be the best solution. In this case, you should consider using Azure-native services, such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or Azure Functions.Minimal Workloads: If you have a small number of workloads, it may not be cost-effective to use AVS. In this case, you can consider using Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) or other Azure services that are better suited for small workloads.Custom Hardware Configurations: If you require custom hardware configurations or specialized hardware, AVS may not be able to meet your requirements. In this case, you can consider using other Azure services, such as Azure Dedicated Hosts, that offer more flexibility in terms of hardware configurations.Cost-Sensitive Workloads: If you have cost-sensitive workloads, AVS may not be the best solution. While AVS offers many benefits, it can also be more expensive than other Azure services. In this case, you should consider using Azure services that are more cost-effective, such as Azure Virtual Machines.
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Due to its reliability, it is well-suited for mission-critical applications. It is also well suited for running multiple applications on a single server and fully utilizing the server's full capacity. However, it is not well suited for servers that require dedicated IO resources.
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Pros
  • Create and Manage Virtual Machines
  • Multiple OS base Virtual Machines
  • Good Capacity Planning and Management
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  • It is good in managing our documents in a precise manner.
  • It is a comprehensive tool and supports other languages like JAVA and Python and it is useful for us.
  • It is quite a valuable tool available at a reasonable price in the market and it is a scalable tool.
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Cons
  • Easier access to features and editing your own dashboard
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  • The software appears to be geared for a no-programming approach, which implies that making changes is more difficult.
  • The user base is small making it monotonous and difficult to come up with new methods.
  • The number of rankings is not as large as competitors.
  • The admin end is poorly designed, as they are unable to receive and respond to client feedback.
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Likelihood to Renew
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At the moment we are 100% satisfied with the performance and our support team is well used to the process involved. So unless we have some major issues in adopting, we are sure to be with IBM itself.
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Usability
Very good usable solution.
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I would rate IBM Power Virtual Server’s overall usability as an 8 out of 10. The platform offers a solid interface and intuitive dashboard, making it relatively easy for users with cloud experience to navigate. Its scalability and flexibility are strong points. However, the learning curve for new users can be steep, especially when dealing with complex integrations or configurations. While documentation and support are extensive, some users may find the setup process challenging. Overall, it’s highly functional but could be streamlined further for beginners.
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Reliability and Availability
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Very easy to use.
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Performance
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Easy to use.
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Support Rating
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As with most IBM products the ongoing support for IBM Power Virtual Server is solid and consistent. IBM provides a clear roadmap for receiving support of their products. Both voice and online response is offered. It is obvious that IBM has the internal systems and culture to maintain support functions. This starts from the initial support call to the problem analysis and continues through the problem resolution. Documentation and communication are consistent within this process.
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Implementation Rating
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It is economic.
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Alternatives Considered
It's very good compared to its competitors as great uptime, easy support and interactive User Interface makes it a wonderful solution.
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There were different factors which were involved in terms of evaluating IBM as a preferred choice over other offering because of performance and reliability in terms of high performance computing and overall enterprise great feature in terms of critical application which outperforms or maybe beat any time other offerings like AWS system manager data availability is one more in terms of disaster recovery solution and high availability feature the kind of offering IBM provide was way more than in terms of other fujitsu server.
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Scalability
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I would rate IBM Cognos Analytics’ scalability as a 9 out of 10. The platform is highly capable of handling large volumes of data and supporting thousands of users with ease. Its architecture is designed for high performance, though it may require fine-tuning for extremely complex data environments to maintain optimal performance.
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Return on Investment
  • Cost Savings: One of the key benefits of AVS is that it can help businesses save money by reducing the costs associated with maintaining and upgrading on-premises infrastructure.
  • AVS can help businesses improve their agility by enabling them to quickly provision and scale VMware workloads in Azure.
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  • We have had a return on investment of 30%.
  • There have also been 80% fewer application crashes due to a lack of resources that previously ran on the X86 platform.
  • Administration management has been simplified and staff can dedicate themselves to the development of applications, instead of providing support to users when the applications do not respond efficiently, this made staff 45% more productive.
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