While we certainly enjoy the vKool-Aid around these parts, we are in fact aware that VMware Go is not the only option for IT admins that want to manage their IT infrastructure. That said, we do believe we’re by far the best option for those of you that are looking to a) get your virtualization project up and running and b) manage your virtual and physical infrastructure alike from a web-based management console.
With that in mind, here’s a quick look at some major categories for IT management products, and how VMware Go stacks up against alternative solutions:
VMware Go Pro |
Microsoft Windows and InTune |
Spiceworks |
SolarWinds |
Kaseya SaaS Solutions |
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General Solution: How you get it, who it’s for, and how it’s priced |
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Delivery |
Cloud-based through your browser |
Client software with cloud-based console |
Client software |
Dozens of client software apps |
Client software |
Usability |
Easy wizard-based interface for any IT admin |
Multiple interfaces and PowerShell scripting for Windows specialists |
Simple interface but depends on 3rd party plug-ins |
Completely separate software apps for IT specialists |
Complex interface for IT specialists |
Pricing |
Free to deploy and manage basic virtualization. Subscription for patching. |
Purchase Windows Server for virtualization. Subscription for InTune. |
Free |
Mainly perpetually licensed apps. |
Multiple options for subscription or perpetual licensing. |
Virtualization: Helping small and mid-size businesses realize the high ROI of virtualization |
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Deploy |
Remotely deploy vSphere in minutes through a browser |
Requires deploying Windows Server 2012 |
No |
No |
No |
Manage |
Start, stop, migrate, configure and remote console all through a browser |
Requires Windows Server 2012 management console add-in or PowerShell |
No |
No |
No |
Monitor |
24/7 email alerts for host and VM performance and availability |
Requires 3rd party monitoring tools |
No |
Separate app just for VM monitoring |
Generic machine monitoring |
Patching: Improving the security and reliability for everyone by keeping up with the latest OS and application updates. |
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Windows Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Business Apps |
Hundreds of business apps |
No |
No |
Smaller catalog of apps |
Smaller catalog of apps |
IT Management: Increasing productivity of small and mid-size business IT staff through efficient tools and automation. |
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Assessment |
IT Advisor recommends uses for Go to improve your environment |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Asset Inventory |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Separate app just for inventory |
Yes |
Helpdesk |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Separate app just for helpdesk |
Yes |
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