Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs OpenText Network Node Manager comparison

Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs. OpenText Network Node Manager

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Categories and Ranking

Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista

Ranking in Network Management Applications

15th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

OpenText Network Node Manager

Ranking in Network Management Applications

16th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is 1.9%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Network Node Manager is 2.3%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Management Applications

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John Mark

IT network admin at a hospitality company with 501-1,000 employees

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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Qusai Abuomar

Senior Engineer at Elm Co.

Network performance optimization achieved with comprehensive visibility and effective event handling

The root cause analysis is valuable. The availability and event handling are also very good, as our team understands the events well. Overall, the tool helps maintain the health of the network. It provides visibility for the network device status, link status, and hardware status of devices such as switches and routers.

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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

"The solution is easy to manage."

"The most valuable feature of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is the monitoring of wired and wireless equipment."

"It is a good investment for features."

"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."

"The reports are good."

"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."

"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."

"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."

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"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."

"Real time network monitoring application: It is very stable, which provides quick root cause analysis (RCA) for any network faults."

"It is a scalable product."

"You can utilize the main file from various vendors for integration."

"It is stable for fault and availability."

"The platform has good stability."

"It gives us a good overview of what's happening in our networks and the devices in the networks."

"A good enterprise-level solution."

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Cons

"Adding a reliable and proper heatmap for the access points would make this solution better."

"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."

"It needs to be infused with more artificial intelligence and machine learning."

"Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista could improve by adding more cybersecurity features."

"One feature that is missing is the netting feature, which allows for public-to-private network transitions and vice versa."

"They should add more security features."

"I would like to see a little better reporting, not reporting features, the report maker to be a little better."

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"Only to improve the GUI."

"Right now, we have open tickets and they are not closing as expected."

"The resources utilized could be a bit higher, and that is one of the challenges that isn't optimized"

"The way the solution currently works means I'm not able to customize my own reports."

"We had some issues with some of the features, some modules are not meeting expectations."

"Reporting. Even though this is available in separate software (iSPI) there is potential in making the reporting more SLA-aware and more intuitive."

"Micro Focus Network Node Manager is not the best when it comes to drilling down for more visibility, especially regarding traffic."

"We have not had a good experience with technical support from OpenText. Many cases take a month to be resolved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"This is an open-source solution, we do not pay any money to use it."

"Its price is reasonable."

"I would rate OmniVista's pricing seven out of ten since it is expensive."

"It's an expensive solution."

"It is more inexpensive than other products in the market."

"The solution is quite expensive."

"I wasn't involved in the pricing, but I think it's quite expensive."

"The solution is priced mid-range compared to the competition."

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Top Industries

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Comms Service Provider

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Government

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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...

What is your primary use case for Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista?

The solution is used for auditing and providing audit reports, sending mails, and notifications.

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...

What do you like most about Micro Focus Network Node Manager?

The platform has good stability.

What needs improvement with Micro Focus Network Node Manager?

The interface is outdated and needs to be more dynamic and faster. It would be better if the product was a single module rather than requiring additional modules and licensing for APIs and extra fe...

What is your primary use case for Micro Focus Network Node Manager?

We use OpenText Network Node Manager i ( /products/opentext-network-node-manager-i-reviews ) primarily for network monitoring and diagnostics in our organization. We use this product for fault and ...

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Product Reports

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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,

Micro Focus Network Node Manager, Network Node Manager, HPE Network Node Manager

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

OpenText Network Node Manager centralizes network management, offering comprehensive topology mapping and monitoring across diverse environments. Its focus on enhancing visibility and providing detailed analytics makes it suitable for handling enterprise-level network complexities.

OpenText Network Node Manager is designed for managing networks by offering functionalities such as root cause analysis, fault management, and event handling. It accommodates both physical and virtual devices, and supports integration with enterprise-level hardware. Users benefit from its customizable integration capabilities and its capacity to generate insightful visualizations that facilitate decision making in network operations. Users also appreciate its efficient alerting systems and centralized information management that improve network visibility and generate comprehensive reports and metrics. Despite room for improvement in areas like routing protocol management and interface modernization, it remains vital for IT managers and admins in their network monitoring tasks. However, it should address scalability issues and enhance its technical support and integration with more server types, including NAC.

What Features Make OpenText Network Node Manager Stand Out?

Network Topology Mapping: Provides comprehensive network visualization.
Multi-Vendor Support: Ensures compatibility with multiple devices.
Root Cause Analysis: Identifies and resolves network issues swiftly.
Customizable Integration: Tailors to specific enterprise requirements.
Fault Management: Efficiently detects and manages faults.
Event Handling: Handles network events with precision.

Which Benefits and ROI Should Be Considered?

Centralized Information: Streamlines network data management.
Enhanced Visibility: Offers a clear view of network operations.
Detailed Analytics: Provides actionable insights into network performance.
Scalability: Supports growth with enterprise needs.
Insightful Visualization: Facilitates understanding through graphical representation.

In industries requiring robust network management solutions, OpenText Network Node Manager is implemented to handle expansive device counts and complex configurations. It is particularly effective for network operations teams managing regional infrastructures, supporting comprehensive monitoring and management across diverse network environments.

OpenText

Sample Customers

Blickle and Scherer, Loughborough University, CSF Inox, Caritas Speyer

IPC, Exelon, VivaCom,

Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs. OpenText Network Node Manager