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IBM Power Virtual Server

byIBM
in Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure
4.4

Overview

Product Information on IBM Power Virtual Server

Updated 13th October 2025

What is IBM Power Virtual Server?

IBM Power Virtual Server is a software that provides scalable virtualized compute resources based on IBM Power Systems architecture. It enables businesses to run AIX, IBM i, and Linux workloads in a cloud environment while leveraging existing Power Systems applications and data. The software allows users to integrate with automation and management tools, configure virtual machines, manage storage, and maintain high levels of security and compliance. IBM Power Virtual Server addresses the business need for flexible workload deployment, simplified IT operations, and the ability to extend on-premises infrastructure into the cloud without refactoring applications.

IBM Power Virtual Server Pricing

IBM Power Virtual Server software uses a pay-as-you-go pricing model based on virtual server resources, including compute, memory, and storage usage. Pricing varies depending on the configuration and duration of server utilization, with options for monthly or hourly billing and additional charges for extra features or support.

Overall experience with IBM Power Virtual Server

Software developer
50M - 250M USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“Robust Security and Hybrid Support Balanced by Complex Pricing and Limited Community Help”

4.0
Jul 10, 2025
Overall it good product. I am pretty impressed. It's packed with everything you would want in a cloud solution and the security is rock solid and it handles different work loads but the licensing model can be a bit of headache for small teams.
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 15th January 2024

IBM is a well-established entity focused on technology and development. The primary mission revolves around fostering technological growth and enhancing infrastructure, achieved through focused developments and consulting services. By encouraging inventiveness and innovation, it is geared towards facilitating the transition of theoretical ideas into practical realities, thus improving global functionalities. IBM brings about transformation by creating advanced solutions that reshape and redefine the world.

Company Details

Updated 15th January 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1911
Head office location
Armonk, New York, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.ibm.com

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IBM Power Virtual Server Likes & Dislikes

Like

Comprehensive cloud offering: i love how it slots right into hybrid setups. Security is a strong feature, and with all the cyber chaos out there, it's one less thing to stress about. Diverse workload support: it's awesome that they can juggle everything from AI stuff to quantum computing total boanus poits for that

Like

The fact that the application and service that our organization uses are compatible with the data services from IBM. The pricing features were good as well since our volume has been increasing since the beginning.

Like

Testing of new versions of operating systems, sandbox capabilities for development and test environment, flexible bursting and scaling capabilities, use cases during disaster recovery scenarios, deploying Oracle databases of critical applications and managing it in a secured manner etc.

Dislike

Complex pricing strucutre The cost model is challenging and difficult to understand with various changes from compute storage and additonal services. There is a learning curve for new users The interface and managemet tools feel unfamiliar or a bit complex to new users. Limited community support and trying to find help online is challenging and limited.

Dislike

There are some competitors in the market that have some better solutions for a lesser price.

Dislike

Lack of integration with non-IBM platforms.

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IBM Power Virtual Server Reviews and Ratings

4.4

(7 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
43%
4 Star
57%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.6

Integration & Deployment

4.7

Service & Support

4.6

Product Capabilities

4.9

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  • Software developer
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Robust Security and Hybrid Support Balanced by Complex Pricing and Limited Community Help

    4.0
    Jul 10, 2025
    Overall it good product. I am pretty impressed. It's packed with everything you would want in a cloud solution and the security is rock solid and it handles different work loads but the licensing model can be a bit of headache for small teams.
  • SENIOR CONTRACT MANAGER
    1B-10B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    IBM Data Services Offer Strong Compatibility and Effective Pricing for Growing Needs

    4.0
    Jul 8, 2025
    Our organization has had a longstanding relationship with IBM for data solutions. As such, the negotiation was fair and efficient for power virtual server.
  • Lead- TECHNOLOGY MGMT. GROUP
    10B+ USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Effective Virtualization Management for IBM Platforms with flexible scaling capabilities

    4.0
    Jun 5, 2025
    It's a very simplified solution to manage virtualisation in IBM platforms (AIX, power servers and their cloud). As per our experience, its a flexible scalable and secured platform.
  • IT Securiy & Risk Management Associate
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    IBM Power Virtual Server: Reliable Performance and Flexibility in Use

    5.0
    Jun 1, 2025
    My overall experience with IBM Power Virtual Server has been positive. the platform offer a good balance and performance.
  • LINUX ADMINISTRATOR
    1B-10B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Good product but very closed.

    4.0
    Mar 6, 2024
    It's a powerful,stable,reliable virtualization tool. but it's only suitable to IBM Power or I series platform.
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