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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Amazon Web Services

    Score8.6 out of 10
    		N/AAmazon Web Services (AWS) is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing services. With over 165 services offered, AWS services can provide users with a comprehensive suite of infrastructure and computing building blocks and tools.

    $100

    per month

    IBM Power Virtual Server

    Score7.2 out of 10
    		N/AIBM presents their Power Systems Virtual Server as a scalable, cost-effective way to run IBM AIX, IBM i and Linux workloads​.N/A
    Pricing
    Amazon Web ServicesIBM Power Virtual Server
    Editions & Modules
    Free Tier
    $0
    per month
    Basic Environment
    $100 - $200
    per month
    Intermediate Environment
    $250 - $600
    per month
    Advanced Environment
    $600-$2500
    per month
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Amazon Web ServicesIBM Power Virtual Server
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional DetailsAWS allows a “save when you commit” option that offers lower prices when you sign up for a 1- or 3- year term that includes an AWS service or category of services.—
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    Amazon AWS
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    IBM
    Verified User
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    Amazon Web Services is slightly less in cost However this fact is far out shadowed by the superior customization and efficiency of the IBM Power system Virtual Server. IBM also provides far superior customer service.
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    At [first,] my team was working with Amazon Web Services and later we changed to IBM. I can say IBM suits best with our work requirements as it has all the features AWS has and also with new features included. one of the best this is its price which can be affordable by both …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    They both have their own ups and downs and it totally depends on the team which suits them best. IBM Power Virtual Server has Performance, Scalability, Reliability and Availability, Compatibility, and Good Vendor Support. The specific use case and workload requirements played a …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    IBM Power System components are more reliable and have longer uptimes than those of competing systems. The IBM Power System Virtual Server setup and configuration process was simple. To now, no errors have been made in terms of placing an unreasonable burden on the server, …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    IBM POWER SYSTEM VIRTUAL SERVER is best no comparison with others. The system is trust worthy best in industry.
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    We don't have any comparison with IBM's excellent playing quality with proper security as Compared to other virtual servers. Overall IBM POWER SYSTEM VIRTUAL SERVER is the best.
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    Allows us to rapidly supply new workloads. Allows certain groups to have more control over their own resources. Enables the use of a single infrastructure to support numerous operating systems. When it comes to data copy, IBM Power Systems Virtual Server helps us out.
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    Despite the fact that we have utilized AWS and other solutions, IBM Power System virtual servers have provided superior outcomes for our customers. When it comes to heavy workload operation, IBM Power servers are well-suited for delivering the greatest performance. It allows …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    It is more effective and efficient at doing activities, and it is capable of functioning independently. Manual engagement is required due to the fact that it is extremely likely. It takes only a few minutes to be back up and running. Because of its quickness, it is normally …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    First and foremost, I believe that IBM Power System Virtual Server is significantly less expensive than Microsoft Azure, making it more affordable for small and medium-sized businesses. The IBM Cloud provides the finest load balancing, continuous performance, and network …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    This is due to the accuracy, efficiency, and speed with which it operates. It has been extremely beneficial to our organization, allowing us to complete a limited number of jobs in a shorter amount of time. It has always been our first pick since it is the greatest. It is the …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    When compared to the IBM Power System Virtual Server, Microsoft Azure is a little more costly. Because of its working abilities, IBM is a formidable rival in the software industry. It has the capability of supporting a wide range of operating-system configurations. In terms of …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    We'd previously utilized AWS, but because we have members of our team who are already familiar with IBM, we believe it's the ideal fit for our needs. IBM's pricing strategy is also ideal for us in comparison to AWS.
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    Installation of IBM Power System Virtual Server was simple. Because of the simplicity of scaling, no mistakes have been made in terms of overloading the server. When we switched from on-premises solutions to IBM Power System Virtual Server, we had 99.9% uptime and no …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    It's more versatile and dependable. It's up to my team to handle it any way they see fit. Quick and simple to operate. The customer service provided by the company's technical department is excellent. My intention is to keep using it. A government customer is using IBM Power …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    IBM Power System Virtual Server is cheaper than other cloud platforms. IBM is more suited to heavy computational workloads, and Amazon EC2 does not offer the same cost effectiveness. Amazon EC2 is often cheaper and offers better coverage around the world. It also has a wider …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    We use IBM Power System Virtual Server because other services are too expensive and we only need a server that is affordable with scalability. This one was a good choice for us as it provides efficiency in our day-to-day tasks and cloud software.
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    IBM Power System Virtual Server allows you to use powerful AI. IBM Systems are well designed to run any kind of application. It helps to use a single platform to avoid unnecessary activities and actions to maintain. It is going to be the one as competitive for all the virtual …
    Incentivized
    Naveen Sharma
    Consultant in Information Technology at DCM Infotech Ltd (Information Technology & Services, 1001-5000 employees)
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    We have been using many other systems in our projects like Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Microsoft Windows, etc. If someone is looking for a better stable environment with high system performance and better security updates and features, then I always prefer the IBM Power System …
    Incentivized
    Alexandre Carvalho
    Technical Support Engineer in Information Technology at FalconStor (Computer Software, 51-200 employees)
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    The only option I know of is to run IBM I servers.
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    Firstly I can say IBM Power System Virtual Server is much better with respect to cost when compared to Microsoft Azure which is good for small and medium scale industries to afford. IBM facilitates Load Balancing, continuous Performance, and Network Monitoring features which …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    One of the best advantages of IBM Power System Virtual Server is its price model because Amazon web service is a bit costlier than IBM's power system. IBM offers better cloud storage which is similar to AWS. IBM Power System Virtual Server is best for handling workload when you …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose IBM Power Virtual Server
    Microsoft Azure is one of the best alternatives for IBM Power System Virtual Server. Coming to comparison, firstly I must say about its pricing level. When compared to other virtual servers it is less in cost where even middle and low-level enterprises can make use of it. IBM …
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Features
    Amazon Web ServicesIBM Power Virtual Server
    Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
    Comparison of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) features of Amazon Web Services and IBM Power Virtual Server
    Feature
    Amazon Web Services
    8.3
    68 Ratings
    IBM Power Virtual Server
    8.4
    188 Ratings
    Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime9.364 Ratings8.6187 Ratings
    Dynamic scaling9.065 Ratings8.1186 Ratings
    Elastic load balancing9.761 Ratings8.6183 Ratings
    Pre-configured templates7.557 Ratings8.4182 Ratings
    Monitoring tools7.065 Ratings8.2186 Ratings
    Pre-defined machine images6.758 Ratings8.3183 Ratings
    Operating system support8.463 Ratings8.3185 Ratings
    Security controls8.366 Ratings8.7184 Ratings
    Automation8.717 Ratings8.3161 Ratings
    User Ratings
    Amazon Web ServicesIBM Power Virtual Server
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (80 ratings)
    8.0
    (188 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.4
    (10 ratings)
    9.9
    (4 ratings)
    Usability
    8.5
    (11 ratings)
    7.2
    (2 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.2
    (24 ratings)
    8.1
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)