HyperV vs VMware: Which One to Choose?

If you are reading this, I presume, you already are familiar with the virtualization concept. Also, looking for the reason to choose one between both. So, rather beating around basic terms, let us get started.

For the readers who are new and have zero knowledge about the topic. Allow me to shed some light in a layman's language and others can just skip the following paragraph.

Virtualization

The foundation of making one computer act and perform like many others was laid with the term 'Virtualization'. For it to succeed we need  "Hypervisors". Hypervisors are the software that copies attributes of a physical computer and creates virtual copies of the host computer. This saves a lot of money on hardwares and resolves losing-data issues. HyperV and VMware are two of the leading hypervisors in the market.

HYPER-V V/S VMware

The installers of both the softwares are quite similar. Each of them comes in a free Basic version but with limitations. For the major crowd, HyperV is a "safer" option for someone who does not have a lot of experience and is looking forward to some basic features. But, this support shifts to VMware when advanced versions or can say "paid ones" come to play.

Here are some grounds for comparison.

Application Limitations

VMware workstation pro is way more user-friendly than HyperV manager. VMware supports a wide range of Operating systems like Windows, Linux, VMware ESX and many others whereas HyperV enhanced session is only available for Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. However, HyperV has been developed by Microsoft but it doesn't support all Windows.

Quality & Features

HyperV VM connection is basically just a remote desktop into the virtual machine. The animations you would see on Windows 8 have been replaced by pop-ups. The screen resolution does not go up to 1080p. With VMware you can use all the advanced features for all OS. It also offers modern backup tools like Veeam.

Scaling Capabilities

There are some associated drawbacks with HyperV as it runs on top of Windows. The clustering and storage technology of Windows is complex and bulky and this eventually affects the running speed of HyperV if you switch to advanced features. HyperV demands frequent maintenance as compared to VMware. VMware web interface is intuitive with easy to follow setup guides.

Cost

Last but not the least is the costing of software. This is a crunch point for HyperV as features of VMware free version are all locked behind license keys and the advanced version is expensive. So, lots of small and medium businesses are jumping on the bandwagon.

 

This was all the basic demarcation between the two leading hypervisors of the market. So, have you chosen one for yourself?

Source:https://www.htshosting.org/knowledge-base/technology/119/hyperv-vs-vmware-which-one-to-choose