IBM Cloud Virtual Servers for VPCFormerly IBM Cloud Virtual Servers
Overview
What is IBM Cloud Virtual Servers for VPC?
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers are customizable, public or private, cloud-based servers available from IBM. User can launch applications and software across blended, hybrid environments as the servers integrate with all cloud models.
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Reliable with simple APIs
One of the few ways to get out emails in an economical way
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Review Based on 10 Years Experience
Virtual environment is helpful and scalable--but don't expect a ton of support
A great solution for hosting needs for freelance developers
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IBM Cloud Virtual Servers is essential in every workplace
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IBM Cloud provides Linux on Z platform
We run backup servers or DB servers, usually …
The best virtual servers for customization and management.
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But nowadays there are other options with much better pricing providing the same functionality, so it is high time IBM reviews their pricing also to align with the market trend
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Implementation Insights
Examples of Exceptional Support
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Pricing
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Billing
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Transient Pricing
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Dedicated Hosts
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Pricing
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Time Savings
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IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Transient Pricing
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IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Transient Pricing
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Dedicated Hosts
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Transient Pricing
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Reserved Servers
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Transient Pricing
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Reserved Servers
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Dedicated Hosts
IBM Cloud Portfolio
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Transient Pricing
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Reserved Servers
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Transient Pricing
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Reserved Servers
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Transient Pricing
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Transient Pricing
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Reserved Servers
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Dedicated Hosts
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Transient Pricing
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Reserved Servers
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Dedicated Hosts
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Transient Pricing
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Dedicated Hosts
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Transient Pricing
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Dedicated Hosts
IBM Cloud Portfolio
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Transient Pricing
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Reserved Servers
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Transient Pricing
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Reserved Servers
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Transient Pricing
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Reserved Servers
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Dedicated Hosts
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Transient Pricing
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Dedicated Hosts
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Transient Pricing
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Popular Features
- Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime (81)8.282%
- Pre-defined machine images (78)8.282%
- Operating system support (84)8.282%
- Monitoring tools (84)8.181%
Reviewer Pros & Cons
Pricing
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers (dedicated host)
starting at $0.22
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers (dedicated host)
starting at $149.00
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers (multi-tenant)
starting at $0.038
Entry-level set up fee?
- Setup fee optional
Offerings
- Free Trial
- Free/Freemium Version
- Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Features
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
IaaS provides the basic building blocks for an IT infrastructure like servers, storage, and networking, in an on-demand model over the Internet
- 8.2Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime(81) Ratings
The service uptime as a percentage defined in the SLA
- 8.2Dynamic scaling(76) Ratings
Ease of scaling up or down in response to customer needs
- 8.2Elastic load balancing(64) Ratings
Automatic balancing and distribution of resources across multiple virtual computers
- 7.8Pre-configured templates(73) Ratings
Pre-defined templates for virtual machines
- 8.1Monitoring tools(84) Ratings
Monitoring tools provide alerts when problems are detected
- 8.2Pre-defined machine images(78) Ratings
Range of different server configurations available
- 8.2Operating system support(84) Ratings
Range of operating systems available as pre-configured images
- 8.8Security controls(78) Ratings
Compliance with security protocols like SSL and AES
Product Details
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- Competitors
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What is IBM Cloud Virtual Servers for VPC?
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers for VPC Features
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) Features
- Supported: Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime
- Supported: Dynamic scaling
- Supported: Elastic load balancing
- Supported: Pre-configured templates
- Supported: Monitoring tools
- Supported: Pre-defined machine images
- Supported: Operating system support
- Supported: Security controls
Additional Features
- Supported: Remote management
- Supported: Virtual GPU support
- Supported: Suspend billing
- Supported: Flexible instance options
- Supported: Spot pricing
- Supported: Placement groups for high-availability
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers for VPC Integrations
- VMware ESXi
- VMware vSphere on IBM Cloud
- McAfee Total Protection (discontinued)
- Microsoft SQL Server
- MongoDB
- Veeam Data Platform
- FreeBSD
- NetApp ONTAP Select
- OSNEXUS QuantaStor
- Virtuozzo Application Platform
- Ubuntu
- CENT OS
- CloudLinux
- Debian
- Microsoft
- Red Had
- Vyatta Virtual Router Appliance
- Citrix XenServer
- Microsoft Hyper-V
- APF Software Firewall
- Microsoft Windows Firewall
- Basho Riak
- IBM Cloud Analytics
- My SQL
- Fantastico
- RVSkin
- Softaculous
- R1Soft Server Backup Manager Enterprise
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers for VPC Competitors
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers for VPC Technical Details
Deployment Types | On-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based |
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Operating Systems | Windows, Linux |
Mobile Application | Mobile Web |
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(1-25 of 89)VPC server on IBM Cloud usage review
- Web Servers
- RDBMS
- File Servers
- Reporting and Analytics applications
- Firewall application
- Remote Access with 2FA
- Watchdog alerts
- Data storage management.
- Data security functions.
- Cloud computing capability.
- Network monitoring tools.
- Setting the advanced features.
- Securing multiple data.
- Handling various data storage through Cloud services.
IBM Cloud Virtual Filling Needs
- The speed is very quick allowing the elimination of issues not associated with te problem
- Mirroring the users work but not interrupting what needs to be done allows for better efficiencies.
- The saving of the data quickly and efficiently allows the user and the tester to revisit the data for any updates or changes.
- I would like to a side by side screen potential in order to view the progress.
- A timer or update scale showing where we are in the review.
- I am always on the front end of the assistance so a review of the update concerning the back end would be helpful for future use.
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Review
- High Availability.
- Ease of moving apps to cloud and back.
- Easy provisioning based on load.
- Repositioning is very fast and sometimes you don’t have to restart either
- We need some facility to restore from a previous years backup.
- India based support.
- Billing with Indian local condition and Tax structure.
- Should be provided with some preconfigured images for common use cases
At times we feel this VPC setup is the most cost effective for us for upscaling our processes, on the other hand we find that if we down scale then the cost is somewhat higher when compared to the prevailing market rates
Reliable with simple APIs
- Fast to spawn
- Easy to configure using SoftLayer APIs
- Many flavors available
- Relatively cheap, especially for the transient instances
- The IBM Cloud Web UI is very slow and not responsive
- It would be nice to provide a direct way to choose a template image when creating a VSI
- It would be nice if transient VSIs can be resized (CPU and Mem)
- An email server is allowed, and in particular, on port 25.
- Able to create a backup server and power it off until needed.
- Reasonably priced compared to the other major cloud services.
- Has lots of different locations to choose from around the world.
- Don't know if this is possible, but I'd like to make a snapshot of my current server for backup purposes. Unfortunately a snapshot takes too long (too many hours), and our server can't be off for more than a few hours at a time.
- Not be charged if the server is turned off. Other companies (e.g. Microsoft Azure) does not charge if server if not actually on. I do realize that IBM only charges 25% of the normal fee but I think that’s still too high.
- API for creating/managing services
- Datacenter location variety
- Risk of total virtual server loss due to failures
- Manageable control of individual servers and DNS settings
- Creating different profiles or identities so users can work on separate projects
- The IBM Cost Calculator is a nice feature that shows the people at IBM have tried hard to think of extra features that B2B customers could benefit from
- Developer-friendly infrastructure
- We have not had a great experience with support. Other devs will know that it can be very nerve-racking to have clients bombarding you because of an issue that you need support's help to fix.
- Documentation could definitely be helped. Maybe a better onboarding guide?
- Dashboard is a bit slow and clunky
- Fast hosting solutions
- Cost efficient
- Easy setup
- Flexibility
- Customer Support
- Recommended upgrades based on usage
- Faster upgrade options for Ubuntu - usually takes a while before the new versions are available to upgrade to
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers
- Scaling (as with any cloud provider)
- Security
- Performance
- Not as good performance as bare metal
- lack of documentation
- User interface
- cost
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers is essential in every workplace
- Host Servers
- Security of servers
- Customizability
- Reliable to stay running and always be available when needed
- For new users that use the service, it may be confusing or difficult to navigate, which can make it challenging to perform certain tasks or access certain features so maybe a work around the UI to make it beginner-friendly could help a lot.
- The cost of running the Virtual Servers can seem demanding for some workplaces that may want to utilize the servers but can't afford to do so.
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers
- Scalability: IBM Cloud Virtual Servers enable businesses to simply and quickly scale up or down the resources they require in response to changing business demands. This enables firms to respond to traffic spikes, requests for new services, or changes in business size without the need for additional hardware purchases or maintenance.
- Cost savings: By employing virtual servers in the cloud, enterprises can decrease capital expenditures for hardware and infrastructure while also lowering ongoing operational expenses by removing server maintenance and management costs. This can result in significant cost savings for enterprises, particularly those that need to raise or decrease their computer capacity fast and easily.
- High availability: IBM Cloud Virtual Servers is built with high availability in mind, giving enterprises the certainty that their applications and data will be available and accessible even if hardware fails or other disruptions occur. This assists enterprises in maintaining business continuity and lowering the chance of downtime, which is crucial for firms that rely on 24/7 access to their systems. Furthermore, IBM's comprehensive network and security features aid in the prevention of data breaches and other security risks, assuring the availability and reliability of their applications and data.
- User interface: The user interface for IBM Cloud Virtual Servers can be complicated and difficult to manage, especially for individuals unfamiliar with cloud computing or virtual servers. Improving the user interface, making it more intuitive and simple to use, may assist to improve the entire user experience and make the product more accessible to a larger range of consumers.
- Customization options: While IBM Cloud Virtual Servers offers a high level of scalability and flexibility, some users have complained that customization choices are restricted, especially for those who demand more customized setups or services. Adding more customization choices and services to IBM Cloud Virtual Servers could help them better suit the needs of a broader range of companies and use cases.
- While IBM Cloud Virtual Servers provides a stable and secure platform for hosting applications and data, integration with other tools, such as development frameworks, analytics platforms, and data management systems, can be limited. Improving integration possibilities with additional technologies could help firms employ IBM Cloud Virtual Servers as part of their larger IT ecosystem more quickly and effectively.
- Small and medium-sized organizations: IBM Cloud Virtual Servers can be a suitable fit for small and medium-sized businesses that need a flexible and scalable cloud computing solution without the upfront capital costs and continuing operational costs associated with running their own infrastructure. The offering enables these enterprises to host their applications and data in the cloud while benefiting from the scalability, dependability, and security provided by the IBM cloud.
- Development and testing environments: IBM Cloud Virtual Servers are also a suitable fit for enterprises that need to construct development and testing environments because they allow them to swiftly and easily spin up virtual servers for this purpose. The product's scalability and customizable resource allocation choices make it a great solution for enterprises that need to rapidly develop, test, and iterate on new applications and services.
- Organizations with stringent compliance criteria: IBM Cloud Virtual Servers may not be the best solution for organizations with stringent compliance standards, such as those in the banking, healthcare, and government sectors. These enterprises may require additional control over their data and infrastructure and may be unable to store data in a public cloud environment. Furthermore, the product's capabilities and services may not be sufficient to meet these firms' specific compliance requirements.
So/so? Still testing
- Speed
- Ease of use
- Support
- The pricing
IBM Cloud provides Linux on Z platform
We run backup servers or DB servers, usually running Linux and sometimes Windows
- create instances running Linux OS on Z platform
- create instances running Linux or Windows OS on x86 platform
- you pay per usage
- web interface still lacks some VM features
- error reporting needs improvements. not always you get clear messages of the issue
- web interface is not as fast as the competitors
The best virtual servers for customization and management.
- IBM Cloud Virtual Servers are very easy to use. The user interface is intuitive, and the product is very well organized.
- The product is very reliable and has a high degree of uptime.
- The product is very versatile and can be used for a wide range of use cases.
- The product could be improved by providing more documentation and tutorials.
- The product could be improved by providing more customer support.
- The user interface could use a lot of improvement - it's quite confusing to use in some areas.
- Explaining the nature of the service.
- Providing rapid access to the process of setting up the servers.
- Testing of initialisation of individual servers.
- Unfortunate absence of sufficient technical guidance to enable set up.
- Very limited live support to help with deployment issues.
Best if you're already using other IBM services
- Secured manage services
- Integration with other IBM services
- Doesn't have the depth and spread of services compared to AWS/G Cloud
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers - Rock Solid Performance
- Easy to scale.
- Fast and reliable.
- Responsive UI.
- Pricing is very genuine and competitive.
- Multi operating system support.
- Documentation needs improvement.
- IBM Support is somewhat slow in responding to the queries.
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers: Flexible and Secure Computing Options
- IBM Cloud Virtual Servers provide an easy way to set up and manage virtual machines. It lets you provision servers instantly, scaling your computing capacity as needed. All of this happens within the IBM Cloud and it's managed by experts to ensure security and uptime.
- Virtual servers can be used for a wide variety of purposes, from developing or testing new software applications to running critical business operations. The IBM Cloud has the scale and elasticity to support a wide variety of workloads and the security and reliability to ensure your data is always safe.
- IT managers can select from a menu of images preconfigured with popular applications or machines running a customer's existing software. The self-service portal simplifies the deployment of virtual servers, storage, and networking to any user within a company—without requiring help from IT.
- It would also be nice if there were more templates to choose from when creating a server. Right now there are only a few options, and we'd like to see more variety.
- We'd like to see the ability to create server groups. This would make it easier to manage a large number of servers since we could do all of the updates and management tasks for them at once.
- There doesn't seem to be a way to automatically install updates on all of the virtual servers. We have to go in and manually update each one, which can be time-consuming. It would be really nice if automatic updates can be done.
IBM Cloud Virtual Server: Dependable and Easy to Configure
- Fairly easy to deploy.
- Good availability.
- Flexible and easy to configure.
- Cost.
- Usability sometimes is a bit more complicated than it needs to be.
Having a marketplace images for Virtual Servers will help them getting started faster
- On-demand pay feature, [because] GPU [is] costly. When they are shut down, they almost charge 0$
- Bare-metal OS, No pre-install vendor software
- Seeing the monthly pricing before creating VS
- Having a market place for pre-defined images would be great (i.e DeepLearning with pytorch image)
- It would be great if GPU drivers are installed during VS creating process (i.e i have find NVDIA driver and install it by myself, [which] takes a-lot of time)
- While creating an VS. Extra HD space should be mounted automatically. Instead, [I have to] log in and mount it by myself.
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers are the best
- Auto scaling
- IBM Cloud Virtual Servers are easy to understand, so we can save our time
- It is easy to access and manage
- The user interface need some improvement
- In home, there should be all infrastructure reports
- There should be more customization options
Review from a experienced user of IBM Cloud Virtual Servers
- 24x7 Support
- Easy to deploy
- Affordable compared to the competitors.
- Creating virtual servers is easy.
- The software is very fast.
- More [reliability]
- Downtime
- User trainings
- Effortless scalability
- High SLA and very reliable
- Good client APIs to scale on demand
- User interface can be improved
- Can always make more affordable
IBM Cloud Virtual Servers Fastest, Secure and Affordable.
- It provides virtualize dedicated server.
- Easy customization and configuration of a virtual server.
- Easy to deploy in the variety of configurations
- High Availability
- What I don't like very much is that sometimes it is difficult to find what you are looking for.
- Complex user interface.
- Price is quite high.