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Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs Cisco Prime [EOL] comparison

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Cisco are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Additionally, 100% of Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of Cisco users who would recommend it.
Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista
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100% willing to recommend
Cisco Prime [EOL]
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    91% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista
    Average Rating
    8.8
    Reviews Sentiment
    8.2
    Number of Reviews
    9
    Ranking in other categories
    Network Management Applications (17th)
    Cisco Prime [EOL]
    Average Rating
    7.8
    Reviews Sentiment
    6.5
    Number of Reviews
    35
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
     

    Featured Reviews

    John Mark - PeerSpot reviewer
    An unified solution best suited for network management and connectivity
    The support of Omnivista could be better. It's very expensive because it requires a subscription for support, and the licenses are proprietary. If you want to scale or expand your operation by adding more WiFi access points, you have to buy another license. The web-based interface of OmniVista is user-friendly, but for some administrative tasks and functions, you have to use the CLI, which is difficult if you don't have enough training. It relies heavily on CLI guides and manuals. For improvements, I'd suggest making the WiFi access points lighter. Lighter access points like those from TP-Link or Ubiquiti would be better. Additionally, the switches struggle with heat in our environment. They can get very hot and damage the electrical components due to inadequate cooling.
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    ZeeshanAli1 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Robust, cost-effective, and provides good visibility, but the scalability could improve
    We are extremely satisfied with the reliability and robustness of Cisco Prime Infrastructure, which we have been using for many years. Compared to newer products such as DNS centers or others, it has proven to be much more stable, which is important for large-scale operations. Stability is a primary concern for us, and we are glad that Cisco Prime Infrastructure meets our expectations in that regard. Furthermore, in regards to Legacy Plus new hardware, Cisco Prime has proven to be a reliable and adaptable solution thus far. Not only can it support older hardware, but it also has the capability to handle new features with the latest updates. If we consider new solutions such as DNS Center, we may have to sacrifice some legacy features that we still rely on. We may need to continue using these legacy features for a few more years due to various reasons such as budget constraints or the site not being a high priority. However, if we switch to a new product at this stage, we may lose a lot of the monitoring and other capabilities that we have with Cisco Prime. We have a close relationship with Cisco and understand that they are not prioritizing investments in Cisco Prime as they are encouraging customers to adopt the Cisco DNA Center. This means that we don't anticipate many new features to be added to the product in the future. While we know that we will eventually have to transition to a new solution, in the meantime, we plan to do a quick refresh of our legacy products.
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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

    "Being able to see the health of the network is most valuable. It is very strong in terms of stability and scalability. Their technical support is also good."
    "Network management solution that's very stable and scalable. It has a straightforward installation, fast technical support, and multiple features such as reporting, network health analysis, etc."
    "The reports are good."
    "OmniVista is a unified solution. It makes management easier in case the router, switch and the WiFi are of the same brand. It also allows us to monitor the WiFi signal strength, switch speed, and bandwidth consumption, and easily block users. We also use the analytics feature, which provides a dashboard showing the number of users per WiFi access point, signal strength, and internet performance. It also monitors the temperature of the equipment."
    "I really like Visual RAF. I use that a lot and then I use the up and down status reports because it'll send me emails and text messages when access points go up or down. That way, I'm aware of what's going on."
    "The solution is easy to manage."
    "The command line is very user-friendly, making it easy to implement the network."
    "It is a good investment for features."
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    "We use the solution to control the physical service station that is part of the SCADA network. We connect and control them remotely."
    "The dashboard is a valuable feature. It's very clear, and the metrics make it easy to see the current network situation."
    "The hardware Cisco provides is excellent. It's a well-made product."
    "Cisco Prime is a good tool for inventory monitoring and wireless management."
    "Enables oversight in order to tweak and tune."
    "The interfaces are a valuable feature."
    "Cisco Prime is helpful as it provides us with real-time monitoring. This allows us to be proactive in our environment."
    "The product's most valuable features are monitoring and configuration."
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    Cons

    "I would like to see a little better reporting, not reporting features, the report maker to be a little better."
    "One feature that is missing is the netting feature, which allows for public-to-private network transitions and vice versa."
    "Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista could improve by adding more cybersecurity features."
    "The location of the WiFi connection should be available to all users."
    "In version 8.7.70, I am not able to change a user from administrative to room once the user is created."
    "The support of Omnivista could be better. It's very expensive because it requires a subscription for support, and the licenses are proprietary. If you want to scale or expand your operation by adding more WiFi access points, you have to buy another license for that. The web-based interface of OmniVista is user-friendly, but for some administrative tasks and functions, you have to use the CLI, which is difficult if you don't have enough training. It relies heavily on CLI guides and manuals. For improvements, I'd suggest making the WiFi access points lighter.. Lighter access points like those from TP-Link or Ubiquiti would be better. Additionally, the switches struggle with heat in our environment. They can get very hot and damage the electrical components due to inadequate cooling."
    "The support of Omnivista could be better. It's very expensive because it requires a subscription for support, and the licenses are proprietary. If you want to scale or expand your operation by adding more WiFi access points, you have to buy another license."
    "Adding a reliable and proper heatmap for the access points would make this solution better."
    More Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista cons
    "I would love for Cisco Prime to show bandwidth usage and consumption, but I can't monitor bandwidth usage at a given time."
    "The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive."
    "Maybe it could be a little cheaper."
    "Cisco needs to improve Prime's monitoring tab. If any device goes down, there is a 15-second lapse before we know. It would be much better if we were alerted two or three minutes before a device is about to fail, so we can dispatch a field engineer and avoid network downtime. I would like to see a feature that allows you to access the devices directly from Prime's monitoring tab. That would make work easier for us."
    "I would rate the scalability of Cisco Prime a six out of ten. To scale up from a hundred to a thousand devices, the platform needs to be rebuilt logically. This process might require a downtime window and may involve changing the hardware or upgrading to a larger appliance."
    "The reporting could be simplified and the information made clearer to the user."
    "Cisco can only be used for Cisco environments and is not compatible with other vendors."
    "The solution has issues with real time monitoring of devices and NetFlow such as inadequate visualization for reports, sources, and destinations."
    More Cisco Prime [EOL] cons
     

    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "Its price is reasonable."
    "I would rate OmniVista's pricing seven out of ten since it is expensive."
    "This is an open-source solution, we do not pay any money to use it."
    "The price of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is cheaper compared to other tools on the market. The license for this software is a one-time license only, so there is no renewal needed. It's a perpetual license."
    "If we have a license for Cisco DNA, we can use the same license for Cisco Prime."
    "The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive."
    "The solution is not inexpensive but is worth it for large-scale environments."
    "I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
    "Cisco Prime is an expensive solution."
    "I would rate the pricing of Cisco Prime a seven out of ten."
    "I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
    "The cost is quite high."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Healthcare Company
    10%
    Comms Service Provider
    10%
    Manufacturing Company
    10%
    Computer Software Company
    8%
    Computer Software Company
    15%
    Government
    14%
    Manufacturing Company
    7%
    Healthcare Company
    6%
     

    Company Size

    By reviewers
    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business4
    Midsize Enterprise2
    Large Enterprise2
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business9
    Midsize Enterprise4
    Large Enterprise23
     

    Questions from the Community

    What needs improvement with Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?
    In version 8.7.70, I am not able to change a user from administrative to room once the user is created. This limitation is challenging and was confirmed by Alcatel as not possible in the 8.7.70 ver...
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    What is your primary use case for Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?
    The solution is used for auditing and providing audit reports, sending mails, and notifications.
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    What advice do you have for others considering Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?
    I rate Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista an overall nine out of ten. The issue with changing a user from administrative to room under the user section needs improvement. If this could be resolved, the ratin...
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    What do you like most about Cisco Prime?
    The most valuable features of Cisco Prime include its comprehensive functionality as a one-stop solution for basic SNMP port management.
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    What needs improvement with Cisco Prime?
    The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive.
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    What is your primary use case for Cisco Prime?
    We use Cisco Prime for centralized configuration management backups and monitoring.
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    Also Known As

    Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 8770, OmniVista 8770, OmniVista 2500, OmniVista Cirrus, Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 2500, Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista Cirrus, OmniVista 2500 NMS, OmniVista 2500 VMM, OmniVista 3600,
    Cisco Prime Infrastructure
     

    Overview

    Get cohesive management and network-wide visibility with a full set of tools for converged campus networks and data centers.
    With this comprehensive and powerful network management tool, you’ll benefit from a full set of components for infrastructure and device configuration, monitoring, backup, scheduling, security, alerts, quarantine, troubleshooting, downtime resolution, and overall management.

    Along with making day-to-day network operations more efficient, the Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 2500 Network Management System (NMS) provides all the network management tools and reports you need to track and achieve your business goals.

    Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

    Cisco Prime products deliver next-generation management by supporting an intuitive workflow-oriented user experience and integrated lifecycle operations across Cisco architectures, technologies, and networks.

    Cisco
     

    Sample Customers

    Blickle and Scherer, Loughborough University, CSF Inox, Caritas Speyer
    Mohawk Industries, Universidad EAFIT, Halton Healthcare
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