VMware vSphere 4 review

Verdict

The latest release of VMware's enterprise-level hypervisor and management suite raises the bar with the addition of built-in backup, thin provisioning and fault tolerance options. The combination of functionality and a proven track record makes vSphere 4 an excellent choice for high-end server virtualisation projects... Read Full Review.

Pros

• Easy to deploy and use
• Thin provisioning saves storage space
• Fault tolerance ensures no downtime in case of server hardware failure
• Integrated backup tools with de-duplication make for efficient VM backup
• Other features make it easy to minimise datacentre power consumption and make the most of expensive assets

Cons

• Storage space is not automatically reclaimed from thin provision disks when files are deleted from VMDKs
• Numerous licensing options and product names make purchasing a complex process

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