Nerdio Manager Reviews & Product Details

I love the virtual desktop infrastructure, it provides a consolidated approach virtual machine. It allows for external backups, and we can access remote desktops. This software works across various platforms, and I appreciate being able to log in from anywhere. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It would be ideal if the connectivity logs were managed better, because maintaining the required system image took extra work. At times, the system updates itself and then freezes when I try to access it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nerdio manager helps us to manage our clients Azure Virtual Desktop environments and make sure they are running smoothly. It helps new techs understand how AVD works and how easy it is to manage. it also allows us to spin up new environments quickly and with repeatability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

No real downsides except for the fact we have to host it ourselves in our own Azure environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love the simplicity of having everything in one place (single pane of glass), versus browsing and managing different azure services which is time consuming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I can't say I dislike something. Most likely because NM is always a work in progress and there's a clear roadmap of updates (either coming or for researching). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nerdio Manager is an absolute game-changer for Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) and Windows 365 management. The biggest standout feature is the intelligent auto-scaling. By automatically powering down unused VMs and switching storage tiers during off-peak hours, it drastically cuts down our Azure compute costs—often enough to pay for the Nerdio license itself.

Additionally, the single-pane-of-glass interface simplifies what is natively a very complex and fragmented Microsoft portal experience. The built-in automation for image management, scripted actions, and session host lifecycle management reclaims countless hours of engineering time. It also features great Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), which allows us to safely delegate basic session management and troubleshooting tasks to Tier 1 helpdesk staff without giving them full Azure admin rights. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The primary drawback is the cost. While it does save money on Azure consumption, the per-user or per-tenant licensing fees for Nerdio itself can be expensive, particularly for smaller deployments.

Additionally, because the product receives updates and new features so rapidly, the official documentation sometimes lags behind the current interface. Finally, while it lowers the barrier to entry for Azure, some of the more advanced configuration profiles and custom integrations still have a steep learning curve and require a solid foundational knowledge of Azure architecture to deploy securely and correctly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It provides the ability to manage and automate AVD at scale. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The interface can be slow at times, and it’s often hard to find what I’m looking for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The simplicity it offers on creating new workspaces! Everything is just a click away. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is not something I dislike now about Nerdio but the UI can feel a bit crowded or overwhelming initially due to the sheer number of features. There’s a bit of a learning curve to understand where specific settings are hidden within the portal but I was able to get there in just a few days. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find Nerdio Manager incredibly useful for optimization, as it keeps costs down and leverages automation to enhance cloud power. It understands exactly what our customers need technology for, ensuring optimization without impacting their critical assets. Its automation, based on an initial understanding by the Nerdio team, allows for quick adaptations, which is particularly beneficial for customers with limited in-house skills, maximizing their ROI on cloud investments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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I appreciate how Nerdio Manager helps in environment scaling for growth, allowing me to easily expand infrastructure as business needs grow. I like that it automatically scales resources as needed during growth or peak demand. It improves IT productivity by allowing admins to focus on the strategic task of routine management. I also found the initial setup fast. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Enhanced disaster recovery automation could improve recovery speed and automation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate Nerdio Manager's fast troubleshooting tool for administrations, which helps me manage tasks efficiently. The initial setup was fast, which is a big plus for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I feel like the advanced workflow forecasting tool could be improved to better predict future infrastructure needs using analytics. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.