Nutanix

More About Nutanix

Nutanix provides a comprehensive suite of tools that not only modernize data centers but also facilitate cloud adoption. Here's a look at the key offerings:

1. Nutanix Acropolis Operating System (AOS)

Nutanix AOS is a robust, software-defined solution that powers its hyper-converged infrastructure. It offers integrated storage, compute, and virtualization.

Key Features:

• High Availability and Resilience: Ensures business continuity with self-healing architecture.
• Cloud-Native: Supports containers and Kubernetes alongside traditional virtualized applications.
• One-Click Upgrades: Streamlined operations with minimal downtime.

2. Nutanix Prism

Prism is a management platform designed to simplify infrastructure management. With real-time analytics and one-click operations, IT teams can easily oversee multi-cloud environments.

Key Features:

• AI-Driven Automation: Leverage machine learning to predict needs and optimize performance.
• Centralized Control: Manage multiple clouds from a single interface.
• Deep Insights: Real-time health monitoring and alerts for infrastructure optimization.

3. Nutanix Xi Frame

Xi Frame is Nutanix’s Desktop as a Service (DaaS) solution, offering cloud-hosted virtual desktops that are accessible from any browser. It supports businesses looking to deliver secure, scalable remote work solutions.

Key Features:

• Global Accessibility: Run virtual desktops from AWS, Azure, or on-premise.
• End-to-End Security: Built-in encryption and security protocols to protect user data.
• Cost-Effective: Pay only for what you use with a consumption-based pricing model.

4. Nutanix Flow

Flow offers networking and security solutions within Nutanix’s infrastructure, providing network visibility and micro-segmentation capabilities.

Key Features:

• Enhanced Security: Prevents lateral threats within the network.
• Automated Network Policies: Simplifies network management with application-centric policies.
• Multicloud Networking: Ensures seamless communication across various cloud environments.

5. Nutanix Era

Era is a database management solution, designed to simplify database operations across both private and public clouds.

Key Features:

• Database-as-a-Service: Quick provisioning of databases with one-click simplicity.
• Automated Lifecycle Management: Reduce administrative overhead with automated backup and recovery.
• Multi-Cloud Support: Works across various cloud platforms like AWS and Azure.

Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2)

A notable solution within Nutanix’s offerings is Nutanix Cloud Clusters (NC2), which allows businesses to run their Nutanix environment directly on public clouds like AWS or Microsoft Azure.

Benefits:

• Consistent Operations: Enables seamless migration between private and public clouds without re-architecting applications.
• Disaster Recovery: Provides robust disaster recovery options by leveraging public cloud infrastructure.
• Unified Management: Managed using Nutanix Prism for centralized control over both private and public resources.

Nutanix's Place in the Market

Nutanix is positioned as one of the top vendors in the hyper-converged infrastructure space, offering a diverse portfolio that meets the evolving needs of enterprises.

Nutanix’s ability to converge infrastructure components, deliver operational simplicity, and provide hybrid and multi-cloud flexibility is transforming how businesses approach their IT strategies.

Customer Ratings

Gartner Peer Insights:

• Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure: 4.8 out of 5
• Nutanix Unified Storage: 4.7 out of 5

G2:

• Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure: 4.5 out of 5​
• Nutanix Cloud Clusters: 4.4 out of 5

PeerSpot:

• Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure: 8.1 out of 10
• Nutanix Cloud Clusters: 8.8 out of 10

TrustRadius:

• Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure: 9.7 out of 10