Maxta Blog Introducing Hyperconverged "(Un)Appliances"

Hyperconverged appliances simplify infrastructure installation, configuration and management, especially compared to traditional storage. But that simplicity comes at a cost later. Ultimately, appliance-based solutions lead to much higher long-term costs, particularly compared to software-based solutions. The drawbacks of a hyperconverged appliance include: Vendor lock-in. Buying an appliance-based solution can lock you into the platform for the long-term - just like traditional storage array vendors. A Refresh Tax. When it's time to refresh systems, customers have to buy a new appliance - paying ... Read More The post Introducing Hyperconverged "(Un)Appliances" appeared first on Maxta.