BMC TrueSight Network Automation vs VMware NSX comparison

BMC TrueSight Network Autom...
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83% willing to recommend
VMware NSX
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88% willing to recommend
 

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We performed a comparison between BMC TrueSight Network Automation and VMware NSX based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Network Automation solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

BMC TrueSight Network Autom...
Ranking in Network Automation
6th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
Configuration Management (18th)
VMware NSX
Ranking in Network Automation
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
94
Ranking in other categories
Network Virtualization (2nd), Cloud and Data Center Security (1st), Microsegmentation Software (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Network Automation category, the mindshare of BMC TrueSight Network Automation is 1.4%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware NSX is 7.4%, down from 8.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Network Automation
Unique Categories:
Configuration Management
0.1%
Network Virtualization
50.0%
Cloud and Data Center Security
17.4%
 

Featured Reviews

Amol Kotwal - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 19, 2022
Time saving, helpful technical support, with long term results
The primary use case is for whatever the network engineer task does manually, switching routers and pushing configuration onto those devices, then doing the OS upgrade.  If you do not have the product, then you will do all those items manually, which is time-consuming. That is where the network…
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CD
Jul 17, 2022
Reliable and has a good console that requires less effort when using, but is resource-intensive and not as easy to scale
VMware NSX, In terms of scalability, particularly at the enterprise level, is hectic. It's a complex process if you want to scale it compared to its competitors. It still depends, for example, if you've been in VM all your life or if you have been a VM administrator for a long time, you'll take comfort in something new, so people tend to go for it. If it's a new customer, an upgrade, or if the entire organization is going through a revamp, the process is quite complex. On a scale of one to five, I'll rate the scalability of VMware NSX a four.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Depending on who's looking at the data, they need to configure that data in different ways, and the dashboards help us to do that better than what was previously available."
"The compliance management, patching, and OS upgrades are useful features."
"The network security of BMC TrueSight Network Automation has been the best feature."
"It is helpful if you schedule daily or weekly archiving for your config groups. Then, you can go by what are in those configuration groups, before and after, if you make changes. So, configuration management is really helpful in network management."
"The backup and restore configurations are really helpful for a number of network devices, as you can automate them, then know what changes have been done, who made the changes, etc. So, it's quite helpful in the network management area."
"This product has helped us because we can now do many tasks at once. Rather than copy one file to one device, we can do an entire group at one time."
"The most valuable feature of BMC TrueSight Network Automation is compliance management, configuration backup, and configuration management."
"The log audit and historical configurations are the most valuable feature."
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"It is a stable solution...The solution's initial setup process was easy."
"The most valuable feature is the integration with the firewall."
"The most valuable feature of VMware NSX is the load balancing and routing of firewall rules. Many of the features are beneficial."
"Over the last two years, they've enhanced a lot, especially in regard to integration with OpenStack."
"Though I haven't been working a lot on VMware NSX, it's good to have. What I like the most about it is that its console is good, and it doesn't take a lot of effort in terms of doing my daily tasks on it or what it's meant for. VMware NSX is still a preferred product in the market."
"It has reduced the number of people on the network team along with the system engineer involved in the security process. So, it is valuable."
"NSX is good in managing security or controlling the security and the access control for each single VM."
"Technically, VMware NSX is more advanced technology-wise when compared to others. We have been studying it and so far, so good. We know that the NSX product is superior when it comes to software virtualized networks. </p> <p>If you are looking to work with new and future technologies, then NSX is one of the best options. It costs less for power consumption since it will be a virtual network and not a pure physical network that consumes more energy."
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Cons

"We've been working with BMC support in various ways such as to allow for the high-availability components to the TSIMs to work together. There have been issues there. We've seen randomness in how other pieces of the software work. Integration with the Presentation Server and the TSIMs has been a challenge. The ports that are required for HA to be utilized were not clearly documented anywhere. In fact, they still aren't documented online anywhere, even though we managed to pull it out of some of their support people."
"I'd like to be able to get more devices into compliance with standards, but that means running additional rule sets and that takes time."
"The product should be expanded to include more hardware, beyond Cisco and Juniper devices."
"They need to have a single sign-on."
"There could be automated processes to retrieve the CVS and create a compliance tool."
"For customized compliance, it takes some effort to implement things. If the device configuration is quite complex, then you have to do quite number of customizations in the DNA tool for out-of-the-box compliance. These regular expressions have to be modified based on the requirements of the compliance."
"I would like to see more device supported features, mostly on the new brands and models coming in. For any new version or model, it should be supported by the tool, especially the newest versions. For example, the newest devices, like Aruba Wireless, and routers need support from the tool."
"BMC TrueSight Network Automation can improve by having a better UI. The overall quality of the UI could be better."
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"I think that one of the more important things to see better integrated into the NSX product would be an IDS/IPS type solution."
"I would like them to make integration with other vendors easier."
"The support needs improvement."
"We would like better integration with the standards on the market. For example, with OSPF, their integration in NSX is very low. It's not a full OSPF integration. It is too thin from a protocol perspective."
"VMware NSX only supports some platforms like KVM."
"The solution can improve by making it more straightforward, easier to install and maintain in the environment."
"The tool's setup is complex and we need support to implement it."
"If you're worried that NSX is too complex, I would tell you to take another look. If you compare NSX to a similar solution you might find it to be a bit more complex. Usually, the guy that comes in to implement NSX isn't the network guy and will lack the knowledge for the program. He can lack the knowledge for this program and will therefore think it's complex. You need somebody with network experience."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There's a fee for the licenses themselves, per contract, and then we have a yearly licensing fee that's many thousands of dollars. But that's not just for TrueSight, that's also for support for ITSM, Atrium Orchestrator, BBNA, and other BMC tools in the environment."
"The solution is worth the price."
"The solution is more costly than the other competitors."
"The licensing fees are expensive and we pay on a yearly basis."
"The price is based on the virtual desktop infrastructure(VDI) side and also is dependant on the size of the environment. The price is expensive and it could attract more purchasers in smaller organisations if it was reduced."
"The price of VMware NSX is reasonable."
"I'm unable to give information on the pricing or licensing cost of VMware NSX because I've never been someone who looks into the economic part of any security or virtualization solutions. That's handled by an entirely different team, and I don't even have the slightest idea about the costs associated with the solution, though I've heard pricing for VMware NSX is on the higher side."
"The product pricing ranges from medium to expensive. I rate the pricing a seven out of ten."
"The price could be better. We pay for the license every three years. The last time I checked, it cost around three million pesos in the Philipines. Most of the expense will go towards implementation and renovation."
"This solution requires a licence."
"The pricing is higher than other options from Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Cisco because it is sold in a bundle."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
22%
Financial Services Firm
20%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about BMC TrueSight Network Automation?
The compliance management, patching, and OS upgrades are useful features.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BMC TrueSight Network Automation?
The solution is more costly than the other competitors, like HP automation products. It charges more for the features and support services. Although, its support needs improvement. We prefer open-s...
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What needs improvement with BMC TrueSight Network Automation?
There could be automated processes to retrieve the CVS and create a compliance tool.
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What are the biggest differences between Cisco ACI and VMware NSX?
There are some very major differences between both the Products and to name a few. -Cisco ACI have physical network gear (9K Switches) where the Code runs in ACI Policy Mode &amp; the UCS server wh...
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What are the biggest differences between Cisco ACI and VMware NSX?
Once you know your way around the Cisco ecosystem, using Cisco ACI is not so difficult. It is a global product, so when you change one interface, changes are automatically reflected on every switch...
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What do you like most about VMware NSX?
The product has valuable features for security and network extension.
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Product Reports

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BMC TrueSight Network Automation
June 2024
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VMware NSX
May 2024
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Also Known As

BMC TrueSight Automation for Networks, TrueSight Automation for Networks, TrueSight Network Automation, BladeLogic Network Automation
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Overview

Network automation and management software reduces network outages and downtime by automating configuration, change and compliance processes. Organizations depend on high performance across their network to keep the business running at peak efficiency but new security threats make it hard for network administrators to keep pace with the demands for new services and safeguard the health of the network.

VMware NSX enhances network security through micro-segmentation and automation within virtualized environments. It simplifies network management and improves efficiency with centralized policies and robust virtualization capabilities. Users report increased productivity, better collaboration, and valuable insights from detailed analytics and reporting.

 

Sample Customers

SAP
City of Avondale, Lumeta, Kroll Ontrack, Heartland Payment Systems, Baystate Heallth, Exostar, Tribune Media, iGATE, NTT Communications, Synergent, California Natural Resources Agency, Bloomington Public Schools, Columbia Sportswear, Join Experience S.A, Schuberg Philis
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