VMware vSphere vs. SQL Server on Virtual Machines
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | VMware vSphere | SQL Server on Virtual Machines |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Review count | 785 | 18 |
| Ease of use | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Ease of setup | 8.8 | 10.0 |
| Quality of support | 8.7 | 8.9 |
| Meets requirements | 9.3 | 8.7 |
| NPS | 69.61039 | 86.666667 |
| Small Business | 15.1% | 33.3% |
| Mid-Market | 41.1% | 22.2% |
| Enterprise | 43.8% | 44.4% |
| Total page views | 1,242 | 73 |
| Total LLM citations | 4,101 | 4 |
VMware vSphere
VMware vSphere with VCF 9.1 is the enterprise workload engine that modernizes compute infrastructure with a future-ready, scalable infrastructure and simplified management that enables organizations to extract maximum value from their current server investments and hardware footprint, rather than requiring a total refresh. vSphere provides a powerful foundation for modern, AI and traditional workloads, while enabling intrinsic security out-of-the-box.
- Ease of Use
- Virtualization Management
- Features
- Management
- Reliability
- Stability
SQL Server on Virtual Machines
Spin up a virtual machine, back up your SQL Server instance, and restore it into Azure. It’s that easy to reduce your capital investments and optimize operational expenses by migrating your on-premises SQL Server to the cloud. Spin up a virtual machine, back up your SQL Server instance, and restore it into Azure. It's that easy to reduce your capital investments and optimize operational expenses by migrating your on-premises SQL Server to the cloud.