Steve W.

Director of IT

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/21/2022

"Migrated from VMware to Scale Computing."

5/5

What do you like best about Scale Computing Platform?

One of my favorite features of Scale Computing’s HC3 platform is how unbelievably fast you can clone or snapshot a VM. While writing this, I am cloning a VM in my old VMware environment, and it is 67% done after two hours. I just cloned the same VM in my Scale cluster in less than a minute!

You can easily clone a VM to test an update and roll back if necessary. This same cloning technology can replicate VMs to another Scale server for DR purposes. It is extremely easy to use.

The UI in Scale is very user-friendly and provides all the needed information at a glance. You will see a view of all RAM, Disk, IOPS and CPU across the cluster and instantly know the cluster's health. On the same screen, you can also see how each VM is doing with its CPU, Disk, IOPS and network traffic.

You do not have to set up RAID or configure LUNs for your storage. Once the cluster is set up, create or import the VMs you need up to the limits of your cluster. Scale manages where the data is stored and which hosts will run the VM.

Scale Computing has built-in support tunnels that can be activated when needed. Scale engineers can then access your system to help with any troubleshooting. Once they are done, turn off the tunnel. You do not have to set up a remote-control session on your PC and let them control your screen. You can be working on other things while they work behind the scenes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Scale Computing Platform?

One thing to consider with VMware is you can purchase your hardware from many different sources. When moving to Scale Computing, you only have Scale Computing as a vendor choice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Scale Computing Platform Reviews & Product Details

Scale Computing™ was founded to fulfill an IT infrastructure need often hindered by the complexity, time, and resources that traditional virtualized IT environments demand. Today, Scale Computing delivers a platform solution for data center, edge computing, virtualization technology, and hyperconverged infrastructure to customers worldwide. Award-winning Scale Computing Platform™ edge computing solution eliminates the need for traditional virtualization software, disaster recovery software, servers, and shared storage, replacing these with a fully integrated, highly available system for running applications. 1. Simplicity Engineered Eliminate mundane management tasks and save IT administrators valuable time. SC//Platform's simplicity directly impacts IT with higher productivity and lower costs. Using patented Scale Computing HyperCore™ virtualization suite technology, the self-healing platform automatically identifies, mitigates, and corrects problems in the infrastructure in real time, enabling applications to achieve maximum uptime even when local IT resources and staff are scarce. 2. Scalable Plan the perfect future by not predicting it. Simply mix and match old and new hardware and applications on the same infrastructure for a future-proof environment that can scale up or down as needed. The storage system avoids issues inherent in traditional network storage approaches (SAN and NAS). By embedding storage with the hypervisor, resources can be automatically pooled across an entire cluster, and new storage is automatically added when new nodes are introduced. 3. Secure SC//Platform is designed to be 'Secure by Default,' meaning security isn't an option—it's a fundamental component ingrained in every aspect of the system. This approach eliminates the need for extensive configuration or additional security layers post-deployment. Unlike alternative solutions that require a long and complex “security best practices” checklist, SC//Platform limits the potential for misconfiguration vulnerabilities. 4. Manageable Scale Computing Fleet Manager™ edge orchestration software combines centralized management with cloud and local automation, allowing infrastructure and applications to achieve and maintain the desired state throughout the entire life of the environment. Zero-touch provisioning decreases the time of installation by 90% or more Secure Link allows access to the HyperCore UI for in-depth cluster management with the click of a button without needing expensive or complex remote access solutions such as VPN or RDP Real-time monitoring of all workloads across a global fleet of SC//HyperCore clusters is made even easier with a searchable and customizable view 5. Cost-Effective Reduce IT infrastructure costs in almost every way. Hidden IT infrastructure costs associated with downtime, management, maintenance, training, and consulting are reduced to almost nothing. For more information: SC//Platform - https://www.scalecomputing.com/sc-platform SC//Fleet Manager - https://www.scalecomputing.com/sc-fleet-manager SC//HyperCore - https://www.scalecomputing.com/sc-hypercore

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Scale Computing Platform Demo - Scale Computing Fleet Manager

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Details of a particular cluster, including health, fleet manager connectivity, nodes, and VMs

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Terry T.

IT Director

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/17/2025

"Effortless Setup, Outstanding Support, and Flexible Snapshots"

5/5

What do you like best about Scale Computing Platform?

I really like the ease of use. After just a few basic training sessions you are up to speed on most of what you'll ever need. Single pane of glass and simple to get around to everything from configuration to support. And the support is excellent. Several options from e-mail, chat, and when it's an emergency you can call and get an easy to understand support agent right away. I also like the flexibility in creating snapshots. You can create as many snapshots and be very granular which is helpful because you can always snapshot all severs on the same frequencies. Having all of your snapshots on a remote DR (separate purchased device) is well worth it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Scale Computing Platform?

Bringing over some of my VM's from my previous platform were a little cumbersome. Some came over just fine using the Scale tool, but some of them didn't work so well and I ended up using another tool to move some of my VMs. I still have one really old linux based system that I couldn't get migrated to Scale. But this really isn't a Scale issue, but it's something to keep in mind when transitioning to Scale. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bryan G.

Technical Services Rep

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/17/2025

"Technical Services Representative & Network Engineer"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Scale Computing Platform?

The platform is dead simple to get going, and hard to break -- i.e. You can spin up a VM pretty quick and it's almost certainly going to start working with minimal configuration unlike competitors, where you have to ensure 8000 different settings are tweaked just right. Scale Hypercore is the virtualization equivalent of Nrivana -- plug it in and play, click the distortion pedal once, and get something you like. Competitors are a bit of a Wilco situation where, sure, it sounds nice, but I just watched the guitarist on his knees tweaking 4000 knobs to get that sound. That does not smell like teen spirit to me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Scale Computing Platform?

You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have, the facts of life. Well, sometimes the good is also the bad. Want more options to tune a VM? NO. So, you know, anyone looking to produce a Wilco-esque VM is going to have to settle for something a bit more grungy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Floyd M.

IT Administrator

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/1/2024

"Effortless Virtualization with Stellar Support"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Scale Computing Platform?

I find the Scale Computing Platform extremely valuable for its ease of use, especially in creating and managing virtual servers. Its user-friendly interface enables me to easily create both Windows and Linux servers, which significantly simplifies virtualization tasks. The security features, along with the Business Upload Data Restoration (BUDR) solutions, provide peace of mind and ensure robust server management. I particularly appreciate the snapshot feature that allows local server backups, making restoration straightforward in case of issues. The transition from VMWare to Scale was smooth, and I am satisfied with the enhanced support provided by Scale, which is far superior to what I experienced previously. Additionally, Scale's compatibility with Acronis for both local and web-based backups, along with the added support for Veeam, offers flexibility and reliability in managing our backup solutions. The responsive customer support team further enhances my experience by promptly resolving hardware issues, such as the time when a RAM stick failed. I would confidently recommend the Scale Computing Platform due to these aspects, as it has proven to be a reliable and effective solution for our virtual environment needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Scale Computing Platform?

The only challenge I encountered with Scale Computing Platform was during the initial setup, which required some training. Although the process of server transfer from VMware to Scale was straightforward, I faced an issue with the Microsoft licenses that needed to be purchased. This licensing issue prevented me from giving a perfect score of 10, as the transfer could have been smoother without this complication. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Scale Computing Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use the Scale Computing Platform to efficiently virtualize servers, create virtual environments effortlessly, manage resources seamlessly, and protect data with reliable BUDR solutions. Its user-friendly interface and snapshot features enhance ease of use and data restoration, surpassing our previous VMware setup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Brett S.

Network Manager

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/19/2025

"Scale Has Grown on Me—Excited for Future Deployments!"

5/5

What do you like best about Scale Computing Platform?

I have been with my company for about 6 months now. I came from a vmware community in past lives. At first I was like "What is Scale"? At first I really did not care for the product but after working with Sales and support I got to learn more about the product and quite honestly the product has grown on me. Currently we have a three node cluster in one school and I have purchased a fourth node (for another school). I cannot wait to deploy the product! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Scale Computing Platform?

There is a bit of a learning curve at first, but over time the product has become easy for me to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Consumer Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/20/2024

"Intuitive Platform with Some Setup Challenges"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Scale Computing Platform?

I like the simple interface and management that Scale Computing Platform offers. It's easy to use with buttons for each action and makes it simple to connect to other Scale platforms. I appreciate the cloud management platform that provides a single pane of glass. Replicating to other Scale clusters is straightforward, and I find uploading VMDK disks and attaching them to a VM template quite efficient. Cloning also works very efficiently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Scale Computing Platform?

I dislike the lack of compatible templates from virtual appliance providers and the lack of insight into the hardware and issues. It's frustrating to need to add an entire node just for additional resources. I'm also not a fan of the total reliance on support to resolve any deep-level issues. Additionally, I found the migration really hard for operating systems that were not Windows-based. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kyle J.

12/17/2025

"Stable, Easy Setup, and Excellent Support"

5/5

What do you like best about Scale Computing Platform?

I really like how stable the Scale Computing Platform is and the ease of adding additional nodes into the cluster. The superior support and excellent uptime are big pluses for me. The hardware is robust and easily manageable, which makes my work much smoother. It's also very easy to set up; we had the clusters up and running in under 25 minutes. The cost difference from VMware and the support were significant factors in our decision to switch. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Scale Computing Platform?

Would love to see more options on the GUI. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Joshua T.

Sr Systems Administrator/Manager of Information Technology

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/17/2025

"Outstanding Support and Responsiveness"

5/5

What do you like best about Scale Computing Platform?

The level of support has been outstanding. Always responsive and knowledgeable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Scale Computing Platform?

The interface could be a bit more customizable. The use of Tags is a good way to sort VMs but having different view options, like a tree view, would be welcome. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Scale Computing Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

Like many others, we switched to Scale after Broadcom acquired VMware and prices increased dramatically. The most immediate benefit was resolving our budget concerns. Beyond that, the hyperconverged infrastructure model has been much easier to manage. Previously, we ran VMware on our own hardware for years, which meant dealing with support from multiple vendors—a process that always introduced extra complexity. Moving to a hyperconverged solution with a single point of support has been a very positive change for us. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sam H.

Systems/Network Administrator

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/17/2025

"Great platform, amazing support, highly recommend."

5/5

What do you like best about Scale Computing Platform?

The best thing about scale is the simplicity of their platform and their support. Navigating through the dashboard, deploying VMs, taking snapshots, reverting back to snapshots, managing resources on the VMs like CPU, storage, and RAM, and everything else is very user friendly and easy to learn. Their support is also some of the best I have dealt with from a technology vendor. They are quick to answer and they almost always can fix my issue during that phone call. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Scale Computing Platform?

There aren't really many downsides to Scale. The platform itself is great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jonathan H.

IT Coordinator

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/6/2025

"Easy to use, and a caring support team."

5/5

What do you like best about Scale Computing Platform?

The small Electric Cooperative I work for would not be able to function on the level we do without our Scale system. It has become invaluable. We host multiple critical servers on our Scale system. I love how user friendly the interface is. I have had little to no issues using our Scale system to grow our company. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Scale Computing Platform?

Honestly, nothing so far. Once the system is in place, it has been easy to use, and any trouble I have had on our end was quickly resolved by the support team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Todd E.

DIR of IT

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/18/2025

"SCALE hypervisor; easy to manage and cost-effective for SMBs"

4/5

What do you like best about Scale Computing Platform?

I like the form factor (6U) for close to 1Pb of storage, 3 hosts. The management interface is super simple. As someone who came from ESX and Hyper-V I found scale to much less complicated and streamlined for this company's smaller virtual environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Scale Computing Platform?

Simple is great, but if you really want to dig deep into an issue or configuration, you might need to engage SCALE support. However, I've found them to be super fast to respond, super knowledgeable, and super helpful in quickly resolving any complicated setup or issue for a virtual machine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Scale Computing Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

A more robust virtual environment for us, coming from Hyper-V. We needed to implement more CPU/RAM/Disk capacity and when we priced out other options like ESX, Hyper-V, Nutanix, Dell, etc. we just found SCALE to be more cost-effective, easier to manage, and an interesting package in that it's basically 3 DELL Servers with each having their own pool of storage that is presented as one pool to the hypervisor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.