I use Cisco Data Center Network Manager to store information for different clients or customers in the data center.
Systems Consultant Director at Dasit
Helps improve my workflow by organizing and managing information efficiently
Pros and Cons
- "The monitoring capability is the best in Cisco Data Center Network Manager. It helps me improve network management tasks and optimize processes."
- "The initial setup is challenging."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
It helps improve my workflow by organizing and managing this information efficiently.
What is most valuable?
The monitoring capability is the best in Cisco Data Center Network Manager. It helps me improve network management tasks and optimize processes.
What needs improvement?
The initial setup is challenging.
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For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cisco Data Center Network Manager for the last three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Based on my current usage, it seems to handle our processes well without any issues or bugs affecting its stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
My experience with the scalability of Cisco Data Center Network Manager is limited, as another team within our company handled its implementation and maintenance.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is reliable.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
Initially, implementing Cisco Data Center Network Manager was quite challenging for us. I would rate the setup around seven out of ten in difficulty. The setup took about two months.
What about the implementation team?
The setup was done in-house by our company's engineers.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would recommend Cisco Data Center Network Manager, especially for those looking for comprehensive monitoring and management tools.
I would rate the solution overall an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.


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