Overview
Nutanix offers a flexible, future-ready platform with a scale-out, software-defined architecture that provides true choice and control over your IT strategy. Nutanix enables workload mobility and unified management across data center, public cloud and edge environments-all from a single management plane. With Nutanix, customers can manage existing virtualized applications with ease while advancing to cloud native and AI workloads, gaining the freedom to modernize at their own pace with lower risk, reduced costs, and the flexibility to adapt to evolving business demands. Nutanix delivers one platform to run apps and data across hybrid cloud environments, the ideal architecture for modern business.
Highlights
- Unify your on-prem and AWS environments for a seamless hybrid cloud platform
- Migrate workloads from on-prem to Nutanix Cloud Clusters on AWS without refactoring or code change by getting started in 1-hour or less
- Deploy high-availability Kubernetes clusters at scale in minutes with persistent storage included
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Dimension | Description | Cost/12 months | Overage cost |
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NCI Pro | $ per NCI Pro unit (1 unit = 1 pCore) | $605.00 | |
NCI Ultimate | $ per NCI Ultimate unit (1 unit = 1 pCore) | $764.00 | |
EUC Ultimate | $ per EUC Ultimate unit (1 unit = 1 user) | $356.00 | |
NCM Starter | $ per NCM Starter unit (1 unit = 1 pCore) | $102.00 | |
NCM Pro | $ per NCM Pro unit (1 unit = 1 pCore) | $202.00 | |
NCM Ultimate | $ per NCM Ultimate unit (1 unit = 1 pCore) | $299.00 | |
NCP Starter | $ per NCP Starter unit (1 unit = 1 pCore) | $767.00 | |
NCP Pro | $ per NCP Pro unit (1 unit = 1 pCore) | $918.00 | |
NCP Ultimate | $ per NCP Ultimate unit (1 unit = 1 pCore) | $1,010.00 | |
NUS Pro | $ per NUS Pro unit (1 unit = 1 TiB) | $652.00 |
The following dimensions are not included in the contract terms, which will be charged based on your usage.
Dimension | Cost/unit |
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$ per hour per NKP FS Ultimate unit (1 unit = 1 pCore) | $0.192 |
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Cloud platform has simplified hybrid management and has saved significant administration time
What is our primary use case?
My use case is for AHV. The specific solution I use is AHV, Acropolis Hypervisor .
What is most valuable?
What I appreciate about Nutanix Cloud Manager is the implementation and that process. It is a cloud platform, and the main features I am looking for include integrated network, micro-segmentation, and support for Kubernetes with seamless scalability.
Nutanix Cloud Manager saves me time within 30 minutes. Overall, it saves about 10% of my time.
What needs improvement?
In Nutanix Cloud Manager, areas that can be improved are AI and cost.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Nutanix Cloud Manager for the last 3.5 years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate stability at 10 out of nine.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate scalability at 10 out of 10.
Compared with other solutions, Nutanix Cloud Manager is very simple, and its scalability is impressive. If I compare it with VMware ESXi , Nutanix supports private and public clouds.
How are customer service and support?
Nutanix stands out because they provide very good support throughout India and outside the countries. That is the main thing, and they have a separate cloud environment.
They provide very good support from the customer side and give a response immediately.
How was the initial setup?
The deployment is easy. It takes very few weeks to deploy based on client availability, and it will take within a week maximum.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I rate the pricing of VMware ESXi as cheap compared with Nutanix.
What other advice do I have?
Maintaining Nutanix Cloud Manager is very easy. I rate their technical support at 10 out of nine. Based on that support and those features, overall support, I would rate it 10 out of eight. My overall review rating for this product is 8.
Centralized cloud management has boosted performance and simplifies security operations
What is our primary use case?
My use case is that our entire infrastructure relies on Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) only, and currently we have our cloud environment in AWS , which is controlled with Nutanix as a hypervisor, where all our production environment is hosted.
What is most valuable?
Centralized multi-cloud management is available in Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) , which is very friendly, allowing me to manage all the application, infrastructure, and security in one console, which is a significant advantage for an infrastructure professional. I can rely on one application to manage all these aspects, including security, so we usually do not have to procure any other specific tools related to security or management.
In terms of operational efficiency, we were previously on-premises, and after migrating to the cloud about one and a half years ago, we noticed that our application performance improved to at least 10 times better compared to the previous on-premises setup. I appreciate the efficiency and performance of that environment, and in terms of monitoring and security, the posture management and lifecycle operation in Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) are very good, providing real-time insights that make troubleshooting easy.
What needs improvement?
Built-in playbooks are quite good when creating them, but we have not enabled those options for automation due to security concerns, so we have not leveraged them.
In terms of architecture, it is quite good, and I would appreciate exploring whether Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) has an option to restore the cluster to a new region. We perform our disaster recovery and have the option to take backups to an S3 bucket, so being able to pull out VMs to a new cluster from that bucket would be a very good feature.
I rate this area a seven because this technology is new to the vendor as well, so for them, it takes time to reach out to developers and check everything in their test environment before providing a solution. Because of this delay, particularly in our production environment, we cannot afford such delays, especially since I recently deployed a DR for Nutanix and have been experiencing some issues due to these delays.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for about four years including on-premises.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
For stability, I would rate it a nine.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) is scalable, and you can achieve scalability in a very short timeframe, which is excellent.
I would rate the scalability around an eight.
How are customer service and support?
For technical support, I can rate it a seven.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) saves me a lot of time. Previously with our old VMware setup, operating servers and performing tasks such as snapshots was complex and time-consuming, but now with Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM), it is quite easy and saves me almost 60% of the time.
How was the initial setup?
Deployment was quite easy, and the migration part was also smooth, with good support from Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) support team, resulting in minimal downtime for our critical applications.
What about the implementation team?
In terms of comparison, Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) is very user-friendly and the GUI interface is easy to understand. When I look at other cloud options, the terms and technology defined by Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) are very friendly, allowing a normal system administrator to easily and proactively understand the features, options, and infrastructure capabilities available.
What was our ROI?
Since migrating to the cloud, we found that the performance of the applications we host there is very good, with increases of up to 10 times, which was the feedback from the application team regarding our production server applications deployed in Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM).
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Overall, I compare Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) with other vendors and solutions, finding it quite good in terms of GUI and scalability, and I would describe it as excellent.
What other advice do I have?
Currently, we are exploring Nutanix MST DR, which is the multi-snapshot technology we plan to deploy.
My advice for others looking to implement this product is that this whole environment and architecture is user-friendly, providing significant help for infrastructure support personnel in terms of easy and quick deployment. It is also very scalable and can be integrated effectively.
Overall, looking at the vulnerability aspects and other features, I would rate it an eight. I have provided an overall review rating of 8 for this solution.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Automation has transformed hybrid operations and delivers faster recovery with compliant workflows
What is our primary use case?
My main use case for Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) is for my IT infrastructure both on-premises and in AWS , Azure , and other ways where I can plug in operationally. AI-driven insights are also used for Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) ; we can go with the playbook, no-code workflow that automates and fixes common problems such as increasing the CPU, RAM, and hitting the limits, and the OS monitoring should be scaled up accordingly. Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) handles governance well, including confidential matters and is certified for compliance audit for ISO 27001, PCI, HIPAA, and all, making it quite good compared to VMware.
My use cases highlight that Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) is quite good in virtualization, with more RAID configured for their clusters. In case of a disaster affecting any physical instance or server used in virtualization, we can restore all processes within this RAID and other configurations. Additionally, whenever we want quick snapshots or VM backups, it takes only five to ten seconds to process, which is quite good for my use case.
The feature I find myself using the most day-to-day is deploying for any of the customers or internal use for the application team or team members utilizing these services. Any of the VMs or virtualization has a compute dependent on user and developer sides, targeting sectors such as finance, security, or IT operations. This allows us to efficiently use auto-scaling through Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM), receiving alerts for workflows not aligning with scenarios, such as new requirements or database interaction compromises, enabling us to analyze through alerts. Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) also has a good support team; we can log cases and have troubleshooting done effectively.
What is most valuable?
The automation through playbooks and no-code workflows has changed my daily operations because whenever the resource is getting more utilized or peak traffic is coming up, we can go into the playbooks and design workflow to get the virtual scale up and horizontal scaling for that resource. It helps our business impacts and operational activities to function properly while ensuring compliance part due to no manual interruptions and processes being secure under zero trust policies.
The best features Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) offers include AIOps functionality and storage-based capabilities, allowing us to identify seasonal patterns within the database peaks and generate reports to managers for deeper understanding of the solution. It is self-service and orchestrated, enabling the development of application blueprints and a standardized development environment for useful features, including a marketplace where we can access new blueprints, deploying them in just ten minutes. For instance, if we require a Linux VM with an SQL database and web service, we can select the LAMP stack blueprint from the marketplace and deploy it swiftly, surpassing previous traditional days that were tedious and time-consuming.
Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) has positively impacted my organization through cost-cutting, significantly reducing the need for manual interruptions, and allowing us to schedule VM backups during disasters. It essentially focuses on whether our engines are functioning properly and building effective workflows.
What needs improvement?
Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) can be improved by ensuring updates align with new circumstances. We should consider integrating shadow AI, as well as addressing CLI gaps; for instance, while using Prisma Central, improvements in CLI commands are needed for seamless operation. I have faced instances where, after several failed password attempts, the account locks, necessitating a CLI login to unlock; implementing MFA would enhance security and usability.
Additional improvements for Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) include the need for better reporting; when VMs are involved, it is essential to have forecasting based on data. Dashboards representing forecasted functions could be developed to monitor or change workflows accordingly, enhancing user potential integrations.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used the solution for about five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) is robust, allowing us to integrate and scale as required based on hardware availability.
How are customer service and support?
Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) has a good support team; we can log cases and have troubleshooting done effectively.
Customer support with Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) is very good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before utilizing Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM), we used various solutions, including Apache CloudStack and AWS Outposts ; we switched due to high costs and inadequate support from those teams, which Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) addresses effectively.
How was the initial setup?
The setup, learning curve, and ease of use of Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) were crucial factors in deciding on this cloud management solution; it effectively automates disaster recovery processes, making it the best choice for us.
What about the implementation team?
We did not purchase Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) through the AWS Marketplace ; instead, our sales team assists us in the acquisition process by coordinating with account managers.
What was our ROI?
For return on investment (ROI) from Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM), I can quantify it as a reduction of 50% in workload, allowing other resources not to be completely dependent on monitoring and instead work on concurrent projects.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) are contingent on use cases; negotiations with sales representatives can help reduce costs based on whether hardware is supplied by Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) or owned by the customer.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I always consider Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) as my primary option, with no evaluation of other alternatives.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) overall as 9.5, considering the competitive landscape, especially against VMware and others.
The reason I chose 9.5 is due to the limitations in GPU hyperscaler integrations; Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) currently lacks adequate plugins for monitoring GPU aspects, and enhancing this could elevate the rating to a perfect 10.
My advice for others considering Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) is to integrate AVH and Prism to enhance cloud management processes effectively.
I think Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) is good and strong in the market; my only suggestion is that it should explore possibilities in hyperscaler metrics and work on upgrades for improved functionalities. My overall review rating for Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) is 9.5.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Cloud manager has improved self-service operations and simplifies hybrid infrastructure management
What is our primary use case?
My clients use Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) for various use cases, including managing cloud services efficiently and enhancing operational performance.
What is most valuable?
Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) includes user-friendly interface and effective resource management, which I find beneficial because they improve my workflow significantly. Self-service has improved my ability to manage, deploy, and scale applications.
I use Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) to manage the infrastructure and utilize features such as self-service, intelligent operations, cost governance, and Security Central.
I am utilizing the Runbook feature in Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM), and overall, Nutanix brings multiple benefits to the table, helping to improve how my organization functions efficiently.
What needs improvement?
When comparing Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) versus other cloud management solutions, I find the setup, learning curve, and ease of use to be superior, scoring it a solid nine on a scale of one to ten. I currently do not use low-code automation in Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) and also do not utilize Playbooks. There are features I would like to see improved or enhanced in Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) in the future, such as better integration with third-party vendors. Key differences with other products include its ease of use and integration capabilities.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have worked with Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) for about three to four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability and scalability have been great, with no limitations or performance issues.
How are customer service and support?
I rate the tech support of Nutanix a ten on a scale of one to ten. Given my rich experience with Nutanix technologies, I would recommend organizations considering Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) to focus on its seamless integration and robust support.
How was the initial setup?
Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) initial setup is very straightforward.
What was our ROI?
Nutanix's pricing aspect and setup costs seem reasonable, and it certainly brings a good return on investment in my experience when compared to other technologies.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I currently do not use low-code automation in Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) and also do not utilize Playbooks. I am currently using Nutanix Move and Nutanix Prism alongside Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM), and I find the integration smooth, adding significant value to their usage.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) to others looking for a cloud management solution for its many benefits and ease of use. I rate Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) as a product a nine, as I truly appreciate its functionalities. My overall review rating for this product is nine.
Automation has freed our team’s time and now storage alignment needs further improvement
What is our primary use case?
Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) is used for infrastructure management of the client environment, where Nutanix hosts are deployed to manage hundreds of thousands of VMs on those hosts.
What is most valuable?
The best features of Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) include the software update functionality that allows managing everything in one place, where you can go to the software and update everything tab by tab, such as LCM, inventory, AOS , hypervisor, and file server. Prism Central and Prism Element allow checking all clusters on one page, and if you want to jump to a specific cluster, you can go into Prism Element. The support that Nutanix provides is also excellent, as they monitor the backend. The type of support depends on the package you select.
Using the built-in playbooks in Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) has freed up a lot of time for my IT team and me, allowing us to focus on other tasks. In terms of time saved, if I calculate my weekly workload, we save around 70 to 72 hours per week, which allows us to handle other tasks.
The speed of outcomes using low-code automation is very smooth, and I have not found any significant issues while updating the LCM and all the other components. It is really valuable to have the firmware bundled and directly downloaded to the environment without requiring manual intervention. Although other companies have started adopting similar firmware delivery methods, Nutanix has truly revolutionized this.
What needs improvement?
In terms of areas for improvement, I believe there is a need for redesigning some aspects on the storage level, as physical and virtual storage currently operate under different parameters in Nutanix. The space allocated should be more aligned between physical storage and the initial disk attached to the host, depending on the kind of host being used.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) for six or seven years, and I have worked on Nutanix since 2019.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In terms of stability, I would rate Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) at eight or nine.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
For scalability with Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM), I believe it is a scalable solution, and I would rate it a six or seven.
How are customer service and support?
When it comes to technical support for Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM), I would rate it as good, around a seven or eight. Since a 7.5 rating is not available, I would say the technical support is between seven to eight.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have tested other solutions such as VMware and Azure , but I prefer Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) because it provides a better learning experience, and many things are still under the control of the client using it. This is unlike Azure or AWS , where there is very limited visibility in the backend, with only 50 percent access while more than half of the control is maintained by Microsoft or Amazon. Nutanix Cloud is quite different and more user-friendly, feeling a combination of on-premises and cloud.
When comparing Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) to other solutions regarding setup, learning curve, and ease of use, I find it good because it is smoother than other setups and not very complicated. It feels very direct and straightforward.
How was the initial setup?
Deployment with Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) is easy and not very complex. It takes some time, but it is easy to understand and implement quickly.
What about the implementation team?
The deployment duration for Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) depends on the project. It typically takes two to three months to set up from scratch, including all approvals, with timelines ranging from one week to two weeks.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Regarding the pricing of Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM), I would rate it at a four or five, as it is not very costly and presents good value.
What other advice do I have?
My clients utilizing Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) include all types, such as small, medium, and enterprise businesses, depending on the client strength and infrastructure.
Assessing Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) for helping my team meet current automation needs while planning for future expansion, it depends on the client side regarding their automation requirements, and we move forward accordingly.
I work with various industries while using Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM), including insurance, FMCG, and banking, depending on the client environment and whether they are using it.
The number of users in my company that work with Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) varies from project to project, with a minimum of 100, but it can go up to 1,000 or 2,000 depending on the project size and client environment.
My overall rating for this review is 7.