vSphere

The HTML5 UI is clean and easy to work with and manage the entire Data Center with. VMs are neatly shown on the left side menu. VM options for each VM are displayed on the right. You can easily view the VM Status, I/O or network information in the summary. Most frequently used tools such as Start/Stop (shutdown), launch Console, edit Settings, and take snapshot are listed front and center for quick management. You can view all the VM performance by navigating to Monitor > Performance Overview. If a VM is abusing too many resources, vSphere indicates the issue with a notification icon to easily spot the VMs causing resource problems.

What I appreciate most is the platforms stability and seamless host upgrades, made easier with their image-based Update Manager which automatically migrates the virtual machines before the update. The web interface offers a clean, well-organized overview and its intuitive menu structure ensures that most tasks are easy to navigate

vMotion: The ability to live-migrate a running virtual machine from one physical host to another without any downtime is a game-changer for maintenance, load balancing, and business continuity. High Availability (HA) and Fault Tolerance (FT): These features automatically restart or mirror virtual machines in the event of a host failure, providing a safety net for mission-critical applications and ensuring minimal disruption.

vSphere operates independently as just another VM in your ESXi cluster. If for whatever reason the VM freezes, or stops, or slows down due to resource limitations then users won't be able to manage their environment. Typically, this means needing to reset the VM on the ESXi host that hosts it. Administrators need to be aware of what this host it runs on and be actively maintaining the VM for it to continue to be an effective tool for VM administration.

What I find most frustrating is the lack of effective communication and support since Broadcom's acquisition of VMWare. We've encountered serious issues with the licensing - specifically the deletion of our licensing account without any prior warning, despite having already completed the migration from VMWares System. This combined with the difficulty in reaching reliable support quickly has made Error Handling very hard

Massive Price Hikes: Many users have reported their renewal quotes skyrocketing, with some seeing increases of 100% to over 1000%. This has put immense financial pressure on businesses and has led to them questioning the long-term viability of their VMware infrastructure. Bundling of Products: Broadcom has simplified the product portfolio, bundling multiple features together into new product packages. This often forces customers to pay for features and components they don't need or won't use.