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What is Scale Computing Platform?

Scale Computing was founded to fulfill an IT infrastructure need often hindered by the complexity, time, and resources that traditional virtualized IT environments demand. Today, Scale Computing delivers a platform solution for data center, edge computing, virtualization technology, and hyperconverged infrastructure to customers worldwide. Award-winning Scale Computing Platform eliminates the need for traditional virtualization software, disaster recovery software, servers, and shared storage, replacing these with a fully integrated, highly available system for running applications. 1. Simplicity Engineered Eliminate mundane management tasks and save IT administrators valuable time. SC//Platform's simplicity directly impacts IT with higher productivity and lower costs. Using patented HyperCore™ technology, the self-healing platform automatically identifies, mitigates, and corrects problems in the infrastructure in real time, enabling applications to achieve maximum uptime even when local IT resources and staff are scarce. 2. Scalable Plan the perfect future by not predicting it. Simply mix and match old and new hardware and applications on the same infrastructure for a future-proof environment that can scale up or down as needed. The storage system avoids issues inherent in traditional network storage approaches (SAN and NAS). By embedding storage with the hypervisor, resources can be automatically pooled across an entire cluster, and new storage is automatically added when new nodes are introduced. 3. Secure SC//Platform is designed to be 'Secure by Default,' meaning security isn't an option—it's a fundamental component ingrained in every aspect of the system. This approach eliminates the need for extensive configuration or additional security layers post-deployment. Unlike alternative solutions that require a long and complex “security best practices” checklist, SC//Platform limits the potential for misconfiguration vulnerabilities. 4. Manageable Scale Computing Fleet Manager combines centralized management with cloud and local automation, allowing infrastructure and applications to achieve and maintain the desired state throughout the entire life of the environment. Zero-touch provisioning decreases the time of installation by 90% or more Secure Link allows access to the HyperCore UI for in-depth cluster management with the click of a button without needing expensive or complex remote access solutions such as VPN or RDP Real-time monitoring of all workloads across a global fleet of SC//HyperCore clusters is made even easier with a searchable and customizable view 5. Cost-Effective Reduce IT infrastructure costs in almost every way. Hidden IT infrastructure costs associated with downtime, management, maintenance, training, and consulting are reduced to almost nothing. For more information: SC//Platform - https://www.scalecomputing.com/sc-platform SC//Fleet Manager - https://www.scalecomputing.com/sc-fleet-manager SC//HyperCore - https://www.scalecomputing.com/sc-hypercore

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Scale Computing is a global business with offices around the world, thousands of customers, and countless applications now running on Scale Computing Platform. Strategic partners include market leaders such as Google, Intel, APC Schneider, Lenovo, NEC, BCDVideo, and others. Some of the largest organizations in the world trust SC//Platform to run critical infrastructure, such as Hilton Hotels, Steel Dynamics, Farm Bureau Insurance, McDonald’s, Sumitomo Corporation, Delhaize, Holiday Inn, Air Liquide, and many others.

How do you position yourself against your competitors?

Scale Computing is engineered for simplicity. Former VMware customers cut downtime by 90% and reduced costs by 40% with a simpler, more reliable solution!

Customers choose Scale Computing for:
Simpler Management: Manage your entire infrastructure from one interface without complex licensing or vendor lock-in.

Integrated Backup and Disaster Recovery: Enjoy a comprehensive solution for data protection, ensuring businesses are well-prepared for any unforeseen disruptions.

Built-In High Availability: Enjoy peace of mind with integrated high availability and disaster recovery at no extra cost.

Effortless Scalability: Scale your environment seamlessly without the headaches of VMware’s multi-layered architecture.

Proven Performance: Leverage hyperconverged infrastructure for faster speeds and reduced latency.

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Scale Computing is a leader in edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions for customers around the globe. Scale Computing HyperCore software eliminates the need for traditional virtualization software, disaster recovery software, servers, and shared storage, replacing these with a fully integrated, highly available system for running applications. The Scale Computing self-healing platform automatically identifies, mitigates, and corrects problems in the infrastructure in real-time, enabling applications to achieve maximum uptime even when local IT resources and staff are scarce. This innovation makes Scale Computing Platform simple for IT to manage and administer.When ease-of-use, high availability, and TCO matter, Scale Computing is the ideal infrastructure platform for distributed enterprises, global retailers, and SMBs alike.

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Scale Computing Platform Demo - Scale Computing Fleet Manager

Manage your organization’s fleet of Clusters.

Scale Computing Platform Demo - Scale Computing Fleet Management Dashboard

At-a-glance summary of the health of your fleet upon login

Scale Computing Platform Demo - Cluster Details

Details of a particular cluster, including health, fleet manager connectivity, nodes, and VMs

Scale Computing Platform Demo - Hypercore UI

Simple Web Interface for Local Management of the Cluster and its Workloads

You might be perfectly satisfied with your VMware investment's price, management overhead, and reliability. If so, it's all good. Or you might be wondering if there is an alternative.

Taylor Leick, Senior Product Manager, demonstrates Scale Computing’s Fleet Manager, a robust tool managing over 14k systems with simplicity and scalability in mind, featuring single sign-on, role-based access control, and real-time data .

Reduce costs and data complexity with your current IT team through automation. Organizations are constantly battling with the demands of growth and doing more with less.

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Jarrett P.

Systems Engineer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/6/2022

"A reduction in complexity with great service and a quality product."

5/5

What do you like best about Scale Computing Platform?

We previously had a SAN and *Major Player* Virtualized Cluster, and going to SCALE has been refreshing. It is easy to use the interface, set up our DR node, and get assistance from SCALE when we had questions. So far, we have been live with SCALE across two sites for around six months, and I would highly recommend considering them if you aren't ready for Cloud or want to reduce some of your complexity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Scale Computing Platform?

We have an Intel NUC Cluster at one site, and one downside is the lack of more than one ethernet port. This has not caused us issues and we have redundancy across our Cluster but is a limitation of the smaller deployments. The only other complaint is that in our HE500 cluster, you wouldn't want to sit near these because the fans are very loud and vary drastically speed/noise output. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Scale Computing Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

We were coming from an older SAN, which had support discontinued, and we are not quite ready for a Cloud deployment, nor did we want to go with a high-end SAN. SCALE is filling the gap for the next five years as we move some systems to the Cloud. I can even see a refresh of SCALE in the future as it fits our needs quite well with a Medium Sized Enterprise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mike L.

I.T. Director

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/23/2023

"Rock Solid System"

5/5

What do you like best about Scale Computing Platform?

We have been using the Scale Platform for about 8 years now. The system has been really solid and when we have needed any assistance, Scale has been very responsive and helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Scale Computing Platform?

For me, there have been no downsides to using Scale. Maybe for someone that is really driven to get into the operating system that might be a frustration - but that's not me! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Scale Computing Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

As a smaller business, we struggled with being able to afford new servers as needs changed or as we outgrew available disk space. The Scale platform enabled us to economically grow both servers and space without having to be a storage guru. It has also given us great dependability as well as freeing time previously spent with physical hardware. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Consumer Goods

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/7/2023

"Very good solution for virtualization"

5/5

What do you like best about Scale Computing Platform?

The simplicity to manage and maintain the platform. Perfect support (fast response and solution) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Scale Computing Platform?

I do not have any dislikes about the Scale platform Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Steve W.

Director of IT

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

11/21/2022

"Migrated from VMware to Scale Computing."

5/5

What do you like best about Scale Computing Platform?

One of my favorite features of Scale Computing’s HC3 platform is how unbelievably fast you can clone or snapshot a VM. While writing this, I am cloning a VM in my old VMware environment, and it is 67% done after two hours. I just cloned the same VM in my Scale cluster in less than a minute!

You can easily clone a VM to test an update and roll back if necessary. This same cloning technology can replicate VMs to another Scale server for DR purposes. It is extremely easy to use.

The UI in Scale is very user-friendly and provides all the needed information at a glance. You will see a view of all RAM, Disk, IOPS and CPU across the cluster and instantly know the cluster's health. On the same screen, you can also see how each VM is doing with its CPU, Disk, IOPS and network traffic.

You do not have to set up RAID or configure LUNs for your storage. Once the cluster is set up, create or import the VMs you need up to the limits of your cluster. Scale manages where the data is stored and which hosts will run the VM.

Scale Computing has built-in support tunnels that can be activated when needed. Scale engineers can then access your system to help with any troubleshooting. Once they are done, turn off the tunnel. You do not have to set up a remote-control session on your PC and let them control your screen. You can be working on other things while they work behind the scenes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Scale Computing Platform?

One thing to consider with VMware is you can purchase your hardware from many different sources. When moving to Scale Computing, you only have Scale Computing as a vendor choice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Retail

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

8/16/2023

"Breeze to install and excellent communication throughout the process!"

5/5

What do you like best about Scale Computing Platform?

Every step of the process has been straight forward and easy to follow. Excellent documentation allowed me to install, configure and build my first VM without using the supported onboarding process.

Excellent interface show performance stats at a glance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Scale Computing Platform?

The migration process took a little more to understand, coming from a VMWare background. Maybe some changes to explain the process flow would be beneficial. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jeffrey W.

Associate Director, IT Platforms

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/21/2022

"Fast, Reliable and Problem Free System"

5/5

What do you like best about Scale Computing Platform?

The platform is quick to learn if you are new to virtualization. Creating, cloning and restoring VMs is fast and easy to do. Creating and scheduling snapshots is also easy. Mounting a snapshot to recover data quickly is hassle-free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Scale Computing Platform?

It would be nice to access more detailed performance data through the dashboard. That performance data is available; However, you need help from support to generate a report with that data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Scale Computing Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

We needed an affordable and reliable virtualization platform to migrate our physical servers to virtual servers. In a very short amount of time, we were able to migrate our servers to this platform. It has made OS and application upgrades worry-free, knowing we can quickly "roll back" to a previous snapshot if we encounter a problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Andres T.

Senior GRC Security Engineer

Consumer Goods

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

7/5/2023

"The central solution to manage VMs"

5/5

What do you like best about Scale Computing Platform?

I have been a big fan of this product as I cannot manage our VMs without it and I appreciate the flexibility it brings when it comes to VMs and the constant updates. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Scale Computing Platform?

It would be better if we can brand the product with our own logo. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ryan H.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/16/2023

"Life is so much simpler now on Scale Computing"

5/5

What do you like best about Scale Computing Platform?

The system just works. Snapshots are a breeze, and spinning up a clone is very easy and FAST! The licensing and configurations is simple and straight forward as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Scale Computing Platform?

That we didn't find it sooner. We were on the VMware boat for years till seeing Scale Computing. VMWare was just messy and individual hosts unless you paid for other modules. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Roy C.

Dir, IT

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/20/2022

"Virtual environment without complexity"

5/5

What do you like best about Scale Computing Platform?

It is reasonably simple to set up and run servers/pcs. Being able to scale virtual machines is almost too easy. It makes throwing hardware at an issue a simple solution. Although helpful in some cases. The built-in recovery from node failure works very well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Scale Computing Platform?

We have found issues with high volumes of small files and response times. Not a big problem; we have had to make sure the servers we put on the Scale systems are a good fit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

12/21/2022

"Simple All-in-One Solution to Virtualizing Your Environment"

4/5

What do you like best about Scale Computing Platform?

Scale HCI solution is an all-in-one system that contains many features. The best feature is its simplicity. I used many solutions over my tenure and never really felt like I had a strong handle on how to fully utilize them. The UI puts everything you need in the fore front and it was very easy to understand immediately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Scale Computing Platform?

There's no ability to copy and paste from the local machine to a VM and you are limited to using their properiety console to view local VMs. Regardless, it is extremely useful. Their customer portal needs some work as finding some resources can be difficult. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Scale Computing Platform solving and how is that benefiting you?

We needed a solution replace our previous virtualization solution and we wanted to find something that would allow to consolidate our separate resources (hypervisors, SAN's, and etc.) and the HC3 solution has done all of that for us. We love how simple it was to set up and maintain it. When compared to the HC3 virtualization platform, updating firmware with previous solutions is a major achievement. It makes everything easier to manage because we don't have to come to the office afterhours and it is a time and effort-saving platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.