A couple of days ago I linked to Mike D. response to Marathon’s blogs. Mike has updated his original blog article and added a second article which responds to another blog by Marathon. Those who are interested in the difference between Marathon’s and VMware’s products should definitely read it. Especially if you’ve only read the Marathon posts so far. Mike D. sets the record straight!
a short outtake: “This wasn’t talked about but Marathon’s virtualization FT only works with Windows 2003 Standard or Enterprise SP1 today. VMware FT works with any of the over 70 certified guest operating systems that run on Virtual Infrastructure. The Marathon solution also sits deeply embedded within the OS.”
Marathon everRun vs VMware HA – Another Mess
a short outtake: “As you can now see, Marathon obviously has never touched a VMware host to setup VMware HA. They simply type what they want customers to hear on their webpages time and time again and rely on that FUD to get them sales.”
It will not replace traditional HA, it’s an add-on for VM’s that need an even higher availability!
Hi,
I have read both comparisons and I can see Marathon is way off in his arguments. I thought the video & sneak preview of VMware FT showing on http://www.virtualizationteam.com/virtualization-vmware/vmware-esx-40-ft-fault-tolerant-sneak-peek.html
will help many IT professionals see the effectiveness of VMware FT. I hope the help someone.
Enjoy,
Virtualization Master