Alcatel-Lucent ClearPass vs OpenText Network Node Manager i comparison

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We performed a comparison between Alcatel-Lucent ClearPass and OpenText Network Node Manager i based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"It helps secure IoT endpoints for specific networks.""Good user profiling and BYOD facilities."

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"Topology creation is the most valuable feature.""Most valuable function would have to the internal causal engine and its root cause analyzer which keep us updated on critical errors and incidents in our network environment.""Our monitoring and network teams of less than 100 people use this solution. The availability and fault monitoring are good.""The best feature is the solution's entire credibility with all vendors.""Real time network monitoring application: It is very stable, which provides quick root cause analysis (RCA) for any network faults.""A good enterprise-level solution.""It is a scalable product.""It gives us a good overview of what's happening in our networks and the devices in the networks."

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Cons
"Lacks application level visibility on the dashboard.""There could be in-built end-to-end map integration features for IoT devices instead of using third-party tools."

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"The deployment architecture and installation part needs improvement.""Reporting. Even though this is available in separate software (iSPI) there is potential in making the reporting more SLA-aware and more intuitive.""The solution should integrate with NAC servers.""The resources utilized could be a bit higher, and that is one of the challenges that isn't optimized""Micro Focus Network Node Manager is not powered to drill down for traffic visibility.""They should add AI options in the product's next release.""The way the solution currently works means I'm not able to customize my own reports.""When I open a ticket, usually they respond very late. Some of the people I negotiate with seem undertrained."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Alcatel-Lucent ClearPass is an expensive product compared to other vendors."
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  • "The solution is priced mid-range compared to the competition."
  • "I wasn't involved in the pricing, but I think it's quite expensive."
  • "It's an expensive solution."
  • "The solution is quite expensive."
  • "It is more inexpensive than other products in the market."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:It helps secure IoT endpoints for specific networks.
    Top Answer:Alcatel-Lucent ClearPass is an expensive product compared to other vendors. We have to buy different licenses for specific use cases and support services. I rate its pricing a six to seven.
    Top Answer:There could be in-built end-to-end map integration features for IoT devices instead of using third-party tools. They should add a location-tracking feature to the product as well.
    Top Answer:They should add AI options in the product's next release.
    Top Answer:We use the product monitoring network infrastructure, interfaces, and devices.
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    7.8
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    Also Known As
    Alcatel Lucent ClearPass, ClearPass Policy Management System, ClearPass
    Micro Focus Network Node Manager, Network Node Manager, HPE Network Node Manager
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    Overview

    Easily roll out BYOD services and control devices on your enterprise network with powerful network policy management.
    Create and enforce policies across devices and apps with the ClearPass Policy Management System. ClearPass gives you total control over your enterprise network, offering a simpler way to roll out BYOD services. You’ll be able to offload routine tasks to users through guest self-registration portals and self-service employee portals. And leverage contextual data about user roles, devices, application use, location and time of day to streamline network operations across your networks and VPNs.

    OpenText Network Node Manager i (NNMi) delivers powerful capabilities enabling NOCs to manage modern networks. NNMi Smart Plug-ins expand NNMi into specialized environments, helping your team reduce time to resolve issues. NNMi is a core component of Network Operations Management.
    Sample Customers
    Blickle and Scherer, Loughborough University, CSF Inox, Caritas Speyer
    IPC, Exelon, VivaCom, 
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    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider25%
    Energy/Utilities Company25%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Retailer8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Government10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Company Size
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise4%
    Large Enterprise52%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise58%
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    Alcatel-Lucent ClearPass is ranked 20th in Network Management Applications with 2 reviews while OpenText Network Node Manager i is ranked 13th in Network Management Applications with 23 reviews. Alcatel-Lucent ClearPass is rated 9.0, while OpenText Network Node Manager i is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Alcatel-Lucent ClearPass writes "Has an automated feature for user onboarding and supports heterogeneous devices ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of OpenText Network Node Manager i writes "Easy-to-implement product with a valuable map topology feature". Alcatel-Lucent ClearPass is most compared with Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista, whereas OpenText Network Node Manager i is most compared with SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager, Cisco DNA Center, IBM Tivoli NetCool, Fortinet FortiManager and DX Spectrum.

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