IBM Power Virtual Server vs. SAP on IBM Cloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
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
SAP on IBM Cloud
Score 9.5 out of 10
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SAP on IBM Cloud helps businesses maximize efficiency by running their SAP applications on IBM Cloud. Businesses can use SAP on IBM Cloud to move from on-premises solutions to cloud-based with higher availability, flexibility, and performance, as well as simpler disaster recovery processes.N/A
Pricing
IBM Power Virtual ServerSAP on IBM Cloud
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
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IBM Power Virtual ServerSAP on IBM Cloud
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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Features
IBM Power Virtual ServerSAP on IBM Cloud
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
Comparison of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) features of Product A and Product B
IBM Power Virtual Server
8.4
Ratings
4% above category average
SAP on IBM Cloud
9.0
Ratings
11% above category average
Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime8.60 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Dynamic scaling8.20 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Elastic load balancing8.60 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Pre-configured templates8.50 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Monitoring tools8.30 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Pre-defined machine images8.40 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Operating system support8.40 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Security controls8.70 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Automation8.30 Ratings9.00 Ratings
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IBM Power Virtual ServerSAP on IBM Cloud
Small Businesses
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Score 8.7 out of 10
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Score 8.7 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
SAP on IBM Cloud
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Score 9.5 out of 10
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Enterprises
SAP on IBM Cloud
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Score 9.5 out of 10
IBM Power Virtual Server
IBM Power Virtual Server
Score 7.3 out of 10
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User Ratings
IBM Power Virtual ServerSAP on IBM Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
8.1
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10.0
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Likelihood to Renew
9.9
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Usability
7.2
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9.0
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Availability
7.0
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Performance
8.0
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Support Rating
8.1
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7.8
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Implementation Rating
7.0
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Configurability
9.0
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Ease of integration
8.0
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Product Scalability
7.0
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Vendor post-sale
8.0
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Vendor pre-sale
8.0
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User Testimonials
IBM Power Virtual ServerSAP on IBM Cloud
Likelihood to Recommend
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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There are some specific scenarios where SAP on IBM Cloud is less appropriate. For example, if a company is looking for a platform to run small or experimental applications, then SAP on IBM Cloud may not be the best option. Additionally, if a company is looking for a very customized or tailored solution, then SAP on IBM Cloud may also be less appropriate. However, for most businesses who are looking for a secure, scalable, and reliable platform to run their business applications, SAP on IBM Cloud is an excellent option.
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Pros
  • 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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  • Reaching multiple business data across various platforms
  • Analytics are the best and effective
  • Intelligent capabilities and reporting tools are excellent
  • Easy to manage project
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Cons
  • 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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  • Migrating SAP workloads to Cloud is not easy especially to new users.
  • Data recovery if made easy it will be superb.
  • It is complex to maintain Clouds data security by new users.
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Likelihood to Renew
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
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
Very easy to use.
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Performance
Easy to use.
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Support Rating
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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It takes time to respond and never gives good solutions to the problems, since it seems somewhat robotic with its automatic messages, then when we speak directly with the support, it never gives a solution to our problems, we have to find other ways.
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Implementation Rating
It is economic.
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Alternatives Considered
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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I have tested out both Microsoft Azure and SAP on IBM Cloud and can confidently say that SAP on IBM Cloud is the obvious choice. The key advantages of SAP on IBM Cloud compared to Microsoft Azure are that IBM Cloud offers free unlimited access to tech support, provides higher object storage space as well as unlimited private virtual servers.
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Scalability
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
  • 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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  • We used the tool to generate great data insights.
  • Integration with multiple data sources.
  • Powerful data access and data visualization.
  • Reporting capabilities can not be compared.
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