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My use case for Aruba ClearPass is that it's the best NAC solution.

The most valuable functions of Aruba ClearPass include self-service registration with an onboarding license and OnGuard for security to check system status. The solution allows onboarding for users and offers many additional capabilities.

Guest access management is particularly important for Aruba ClearPass. Users can implement self-registration for guest management. The system allows you to identify each device that has access, though this depends on multiple factors. The feature's implementation varies based on these different factors.

I cannot see any improvement in Aruba ClearPass as it has remained largely the same since its creation. It is based on Linux, and I think they must make it a fabric for all products, not only for Aruba ClearPass. It should be one integrated solution from the switching part, Aruba ClearPass part, and access point or wireless solution.

I am uncertain if they have integrated it with Central, but managing Aruba ClearPass through Central would be beneficial. I believe this is in HP's plan.

I have been working with Aruba ClearPass for approximately seven years.

The policy management capabilities of Aruba ClearPass can be complicated for normal users, but for experienced users, it is quite straightforward.

Regarding stability, Aruba ClearPass is the number one NAC solution I can rate. It is better than ICE and better than Forescout in my opinion.

From my perspective as a presales professional, when designing Aruba ClearPass from the beginning, you must make space for scalability. The process is straightforward as you only need to add a license. Everything will be handled when you add new users because all configurations are deployed from the beginning.

The customer service team is very good. When I encountered a problem with Aruba ClearPass, they sent an Indian support representative who was exceptionally experienced. I learned many things from him, as he was extraordinarily knowledgeable compared to other Aruba representatives I have worked with.

Positive

ICE (Identity Services Engine) from Cisco is the main competitor in the market for Aruba ClearPass. While I haven't personally worked with ICE, based on NSS Labs reports and discussions with colleagues, Aruba ClearPass is preferred over ICE.

Regarding on-premises deployment, there are two types: hardware server and VM. The hardware deployment is not simple and requires someone with significant experience. The person deploying should be at minimum a professional level, not someone junior, as the product involves many complex aspects.

We are a partner for Aruba.

Aruba ClearPass is very powerful when integrated with Palo Alto, resulting in enhanced security. The integration between Palo Alto and Aruba ClearPass is straightforward.

Their market share has grown significantly. While they initially had minimal market presence, they have increased their share across all Aruba products, not just one product.

On a scale of 1-10, I rate Aruba ClearPass a 10.

The common use case for Ruckus Cloudpath is that we focus on using it for education, as it's very good for authenticating the employees, teachers, and staff to the system, making it a very great solution for onboarding customers to the Wi-Fi and controlling and managing access to the network.

The best features of Ruckus Cloudpath include the deep integration with the education system, the Eduroam, and the ease of creating workflows to manage each authentication process separately, allowing me to create a separate workflow for employees, guests, and students while being flexible in adjusting the policy.

The enhanced guest access capabilities have been beneficial to my organization as we can separate guests on a different network and control their access using tokens or pre-generated vouchers, SMS authentication tokens, and the captive portal already implemented inside the Ruckus Cloudpath. Using this captive portal, I can generate self-onboarding for guests or use the BYOD for staff and employees or students.

The user interface of Ruckus Cloudpath needs some enhancement along with the support process, requiring more qualified engineers to support this product.

The pricing of Ruckus Cloudpath needs a little bit of adjustment to be reduced.

My experience with Ruckus Cloudpath is about eight years.

The initial setup of Ruckus Cloudpath is not straightforward, as it requires technical experience. It falls more on the complex side.

It is a stable solution.

Ruckus Cloudpath is a scalable solution.

When it comes to technical support for Ruckus Cloudpath, I would rate it around five or six maximum on a scale of one to ten.

Neutral

The initial setup of Ruckus Cloudpath is not straightforward, as it requires technical experience.

From my perspective, I see a high return on investment with Ruckus Cloudpath for big education institutions such as universities and schools. For a big organization, there is a high level of ROI with Ruckus Cloudpath, but when it comes to smaller organizations, it yields less ROI as it takes some time because it's not cheap, and there are customers for whom it isn't a great fit.

The advanced analytics and reporting functionalities are actually a separate feature not related to Ruckus Cloudpath, as Ruckus Analytics and Ruckus AI handle this, making them a different product. Ruckus Cloudpath is used only for onboarding users, authentication, and acting as network access or admission control for users, while Ruckus AI and Ruckus Analytics are distinct.

My advice for people looking into using Ruckus Cloudpath is to set the expectation right regarding what they expect to get from this solution, as it doesn't fit every scenario. If I'm in education, it will be nice, but if I'm focusing on guests or someone coming from abroad, it's not the best solution since it doesn't fit hospitality or real estate well, but it is good for education and business complexes.

I rate Ruckus Cloudpath eight out of ten.