G2

Yassine S.

Infrastructure & Security Engineer

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/16/2026

"Reliable and Easy-to-Manage Storage for VMware Environments"

4/5

What do you like best about VMware vSAN?

What stands out to me with VMware vSAN is how easy it is to manage once it's part of your environment. Since everything is integrated directly into vSphere, I don't have to switch between multiple consoles just to check storage health, capacity, or performance. The interface is straightforward and most day-to-day tasks can be done in a few clicks, which saves time.

Performance has been solid for the workloads we run, and I appreciate the visibility provided by the built-in monitoring and health checks. The integration with other VMware products is also a big plus because everything works together naturally, without requiring a lot of additional configuration.

From a cost perspective, it's not the cheapest solution on the market, but the reduction in operational complexity and the time saved on administration help balance that out. Getting started was relatively smooth thanks to the available documentation and support resources, and whenever we've needed assistance, VMware support has been responsive.

The intelligent health analysis and recommendations are useful as well. They help identify potential issues early and make troubleshooting easier. Overall, vSAN has been a reliable platform that simplifies storage management and fits well into a VMware-based infrastructure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about VMware vSAN?

My main complaint with vSAN is that everything feels great until you run into a problem that's outside the usual day-to-day administration. Routine tasks are simple enough, but when a storage or cluster issue happens, troubleshooting can become a lot more complicated than expected and often requires digging through logs or VMware documentation.

I also think the pricing can be difficult to justify, especially as environments grow. The platform offers a lot of value, but the licensing costs can add up quickly. Another thing I've noticed is that some advanced settings and health alerts can be a bit overwhelming at first, particularly for teams that are new to vSAN.

VMware support has generally been helpful when we've needed it, but I sometimes find myself spending more time than I'd like researching alerts or trying to determine the best corrective action. The monitoring and health tools provide useful information, though I think the platform could offer more intelligent recommendations and clearer guidance when issues are detected. Overall, vSAN has been reliable, but these are the areas where I feel there is still room for improvement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is VMware vSAN solving and how is that benefiting you?

Before moving to vSAN, storage management felt like a separate layer of the infrastructure that required additional coordination and administration. vSAN helped consolidate storage and virtualization into a single platform, which reduced complexity and made day-to-day operations easier for our team. Having everything available directly in vSphere means less time switching between tools and a clearer view of the environment.

It has also helped provide consistent performance for our virtual machines while making it easier to scale resources as requirements change. The integration with the rest of the VMware ecosystem has been a major benefit because it simplifies management, monitoring, and maintenance activities.

From a business perspective, the biggest benefit has been the reduction in operational overhead. While the licensing costs are not insignificant, we've spent less time managing storage infrastructure and troubleshooting routine issues, which improves overall efficiency. The onboarding process was fairly straightforward, and the available documentation and support resources made it easier to get comfortable with the platform.

Another benefit is the built-in health monitoring and recommendations, which provide useful insights into the environment and help identify potential issues before they become larger problems. Overall, vSAN has allowed us to manage storage more efficiently, improve visibility across the infrastructure, and spend more time focusing on higher-value tasks rather than routine administration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.