More Than a VMware Alternative
Scale Computing™ Nails the Essentials, Then Simplifies the Rest
Is your existing virtualization stack getting costly, complicated, and slowing you down? It’s time to move to an infrastructure platform that’s as forward-thinking as you are, easy to migrate to, incredibly well-supported, and built to work with the tools you already trust.
Why Make the Switch to Scale Computing?
You need modern infrastructure that doesn’t come with complex licensing, convoluted architectures, or skyrocketing support costs. SC//HyperCore™ Hypervisor is more than a VMware alternative—it’s an upgrade. Thousands of IT teams trust it for its simplicity, performance, and unmatched value.
You don’t have to compromise to get better infrastructure. With Scale Computing, you get:
- Seamless migration tools included in your purchase
- Minimum 25% infrastructure savings
- Simple, unified platform: compute, storage, virtualization
- Everything you need from VMware and more, with none of the baggage
- Free training & certification for your team
*Giveaway is for qualified meetings only. Once a quote is generated by Scale Computing for the individual, the giveaway will be ordered. In most countries this will be an Amazon or prepaid Mastercard gift card, but this is not guaranteed. MSP/VAR/DMR can qualify for the giveaway by completing a meeting with Scale Computing, and registering as a Silver Partner. Existing reselling partners do not qualify. Please allow 6-8 weeks for giveaway fulfillment.
Why Choose SC//HyperCore Hypervisor?
Scale Computing's award-winning SC//HyperCore Hypervisor provides a streamlined path to virtualization that is simple, secure, and reliable.
You can reduce unplanned downtime by up to 90%, reduce your Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by 40%, and manage your entire infrastructure from a single pane of glass with SC//Fleet™ Manager.
Simplicity and Ease of Use
One of the most significant advantages of the SC//HyperCore platform is its simplicity and ease of use. Unlike VMware, which can be complex and require extensive training, Scale Computing offers a user-friendly interface that is accessible to both IT experts and newcomers. This ease of use makes it an ideal choice for organizations of all sizes needing more resources or expertise to manage a complex virtualization environment.
It also eliminates the need for specialized virtualization knowledge and can be set up in minutes. The system is designed to be self-healing, making it more resilient to hardware failures and reducing the burden on IT staff. This simplicity extends to ongoing management, with features like automated backups, resource allocation, and scaling.
Cost-Effectiveness
Cost is a critical factor for businesses of all sizes. VMware is known for its licensing costs, which can be a significant barrier for smaller organizations. In contrast, SC//HyperCore suite is a cost-effective alternative that offers robust virtualization and hyperconverged infrastructure without breaking the bank.
Migration Overview
In this video, Scale Computing's Director of Solutions Architects, Mike O'Neil, talks through the many options available for migrating to Scale Computing.
Scale Computing's all-in-one approach means there’s no need to purchase separate licenses for virtualization software, storage, and backup solutions. This consolidation leads to considerable cost savings. Moreover, the predictable and transparent pricing model of Scale Computing simplifies budgeting and reduces the risk of unexpected expenses associated with VMware's complex licensing structure.
Scale Computing engaged Spiceworks Ziff Davis to conduct a survey with current and previous VMware users and this is what we learned. Customers move to Scale Computing from VMware for edge and distributed computing.
"If you need to virtualize your environment and do the comparison between VMware and Scale Computing, you’ll find that Scale Computing solution is faster, easier to use and manage, and more cost-effective than VMware. The difference between the two is night and day."
Steve Waibel, Director of Information Technology
Brake Masters Accelerates IT Operations with Scale Computing
A two-person IT staff decides the time is right to refresh the IT infrastructure of this fast-growing network of automotive repair shops. But with no dedicated IT experts on site at their corporate-owned storefronts, they needed a flexible, easy-to-manage solution that could be managed in a simple and unified manner.
Integrated Backup and Disaster Recovery
Data protection and disaster recovery are critical considerations for any business. SC//HyperCore suite incorporates integrated backup and disaster recovery solutions as part of its hyperconverged infrastructure. This approach provides a seamless and cost-effective way to safeguard your data and applications.
In contrast, VMware often requires additional third-party backup and recovery solutions, which can add complexity and cost to the virtualization environment. The integrated backup and recovery capabilities of Scale Computing reduce the need for multiple vendors, streamlining the management of data protection.
Scalability
Businesses need infrastructure solutions that can adapt to their changing needs. SC//HyperCore virtualization suite excels in this area, offering seamless scalability options that are straightforward to implement. Organizations can easily add nodes to expand their virtualization and storage resources, ensuring they can grow without disruption.
VMware does provide scalability, but the process can be more complex and time-consuming. Additionally, VMware's scaling may require substantial investments in hardware, while Scale Computing's scale-out approach allows organizations to incrementally increase capacity as needed.
High Availability and Resilience
Ensuring high availability and resilience is paramount in today's always-on business environment. SC//HyperCore software is designed with built-in high availability and resilience features. It utilizes a distributed file system and automatic failover capabilities to minimize downtime during hardware failures. Even small organizations with limited IT resources can enjoy enterprise-level reliability.
VMware offers similar high-availability features but often requires additional configurations and investments to achieve the same level of resilience. The simplicity and out-of-the-box high availability of SC//HyperCore virtualization give it an edge.
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Find out how Scale Computing and Veeam can help IT teams simplify infrastructure and secure their data without the complexity or cost of legacy systems.
Support and Customer Satisfaction
Scale Computing's focus on customer satisfaction and support is another area where it shines as a VMware alternative. The company is known for its exceptional customer service, with a dedicated support team readily available to address customer concerns and provide assistance.
In contrast, VMware's support options can be complex and costly, and many customers have reported challenges in obtaining timely and effective support. Scale Computing's commitment to customer satisfaction enhances its attractiveness as a more customer-centric alternative.
While VMware remains a dominant player in the virtualization market, the evolving needs of businesses are driving a shift towards solutions that are easier to manage, more cost-effective, and better aligned with modern business requirements. SC//HyperCore platform is well-positioned to meet these needs and is a viable choice for organizations looking to take advantage of the benefits of hyperconverged infrastructure without the complexities and costs associated with VMware.
Find out what customers have to say in this video and learn why our HCI for edge computing solution is the highest rated in the industry.
| VMware | Scale Computing | |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing / Subscription |
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
VMware vSphere Essentials Plus Kit (VVEP)
VMware vSphere Standard (VVS) VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF)
|
SC//HyperCore™ license SC//Fleet™ Manager license (optional) |
| Hypervisor | vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) | SC//HyperCore hypervisor (KVM-based) |
| General Management | vCenter Server runs as a separate Linux VM/Server per site in the environment | SC//HyperCore built-in web-based / REST API management from any node in the system, optionally connect to SC//Fleet Manager for global centralized management |
| Storage Management | vSAN, datastores / NFS / Block (iSCSI/other) to manage | Scale Computing Reliable Independent Block Engine (SCRIBE) - Treats all storage in the cluster as a single logical pool for management and scalability purposes. No external storage to manage, no shares / targets / LUNs to create or maintain |
| AIOps | N/A | Autonomous Infrastructure Management Engine (AIME) - Handles day-to-day administrative tasks and maintenance automatically, monitors the system for security, hardware, and software errors, and remediates those errors where possible |
| Upgrade Management | vSphere OS / ESXi Hypervisor patching; requires HCL validation, vCenter interoperability, node “maintenance mode” | Unified, full stack updates with integrated pre-flight update checking |
| In Guest tools | VMware Tools | Guest Tools (Virtio) |
| High Availability | Requires HA Configuration | Multi-node SC//HyperCore clusters handle automatic failover of VMs, including storage redundancy |
| Support | Tiered by severity: Basic, Production, Premier, Success, Select, or Per Incident which determine support team availability and response time | One level: 24x7x365 |
Hyperconverged Infrastructure is rapidly replacing traditional virtualization infrastructure for primary data center computing, edge computing, and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). As HCI continues to grow and evolve, it becomes more clear who the real players are and who the pretenders are. Scale Computing not only leads HCI and virtualization solutions in reviews and ratings, but our unique patented architectures and technologies are changing the way IT teams are thinking about how HCI can be flexible enough to meet almost any infrastructure challenge.
If you are ready to learn more about SC//HyperCore suite for data center and edge computing solutions, our experts are ready to answer your questions. We can demonstrate our current solutions and even prototypes of new technologies yet to hit the market. We want to hear from you, not just to answer your questions but to listen to your unique computing challenges and insights into how we can make SC//HyperCore virtualization suite the best VMware alternative.
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