Scale Computing | Partner
A streamlined path to virtualisation that is simple, secure & reliable.
Scale Computing's award-winning hyperconverged approach provides a streamlined path to virtualisation that is simple, secure, and reliable.
With SC//Platform, 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 Scale Computing Fleet Manager.
Ready to experience a seamless transition and exclusive benefits? Keep reading or contact us today to book a free consultation to discuss Scale Computing!
✡ Scale Computing Welcomes VMware Users with a Full System Exchange Trade-Up Offer ✡
Join Scale Computing on a journey towards innovation and cost-efficiency with their latest offering, Seamless Switch: Trade-Up to Scale Computing. They are thrilled to share this updated initiative, built to empower VMware customers with a seamless transition experience while embracing the transformative capabilities of Scale Computing Platform (SC//Platform). This program extends the opportunity to upgrade not just software but also hardware, ensuring a comprehensive migration experience tailored to your needs.
* Discount dependent on remaining life of the hardware using a five year useful life.
Software licensing extension limited to one year.
Benefits include:
• A full system exchange trade-up opportunity - customers can choose to just take advantage of the software license term offer, or can upgrade to both Scale Computing software and hardware.
• Migration tool to enhance the transition experience.
• Scale Computing Advanced Training certification opportunity
• One complimentary Platform//2025 event pass
Scale Computing Platform: A Superior VMware Alternative
Scale Computing’s virtualisation software and appliances are based on patented technologies designed from the ground up to minimise infrastructure complexity and cost. Scale Computing Platform has helped IT organisations across all industries deploy robust virtualisation solutions.
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Simplicity and Ease of Use
SC//Platform also eliminates the need for specialised virtualisation 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
Scale Computing's all-in-one approach means there’s no need to purchase separate licenses for virtualisation 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.
Integrated Backup and Disaster Recovery
In contrast, VMware often requires additional third-party backup and recovery solutions, which can add complexity and cost to the virtualisation environment. The integrated backup and recovery capabilities of Scale Computing reduce the need for multiple vendors, streamlining the management of data protection.
Scalability
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 organisations to incrementally increase capacity as needed.
High Availability and Resilience
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//Platform give it an edge.
Support and Customer Satisfaction
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.
VMware vs. Scale Computing Platform
While VMware remains a dominant player in the virtualisation 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//Platform is well-positioned to meet these needs and is a viable choice for organisations looking to take advantage of the benefits of hyperconverged infrastructure without the complexities and costs associated with VMware.
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Licensing / Subscription | VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF): vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Aria |
VMware vSphere Foundation: vSphere, vSAN, Aria |
SC//HyperCore license SC//Fleet Manager license (optional) |
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Hypervisor | vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) | Scale Computing HyperCore (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 centralised 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 | SCRIBE - No external storage to manage, no shares / targets / luns to create or maintain | |||
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 | SC// 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 |