Apstra Operating System vs SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager comparison

"Apstra Operating System's most important features are the security and AB test to define what approach we need to take in my company. Additionally, the solution does not take a lot of maintenance."

"I find Apstra Operating System very good to use and would recommend this solution to others."

"The tool is useful for security purposes."

"SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager improves the mean time to repair significantly, bringing measurable benefits to customers."

"SolarWinds NCM provides updates on the status of your network infrastructure. If any issues arise, such as a link failure or a device going offline, you will receive notifications and alerts. Additionally, if someone unplugs a cable, SolarWinds NCM will detect it. It also features a Topology Mapper that displays the connectivity of your network devices, giving you a visual representation of the network's structure. With SolarWinds NCM, you have a clear understanding of what's happening within your network and can generate comprehensive reports."

"It's perfect for network configuration management, and it's easy to use."

"The installation is straightforward."

"NCM pays for itself within the first 3 years of use as you do need less dedicated Cisco certified engineers fully on site once it is implemented"

"Compared to other vendors, like NetBrain, managing the solution is easy. They made it very user-friendly."

"We push all our configurations to the servers with ease and the logs capture almost all the transactions needed for an internal audit."

"The report data could improve in Apstra Operating System."

"The report data could improve in Apstra Operating System."

"Its customer service response could be faster."

"The solution could improve by being more secure."

"The Network Configuration Manager needs to improve the access control list compliance."

"We had issues with the FailOver Engine module installation, due to the resources of each SolarWinds server."

"We want to be able to store it in a data warehouse format and integrate it with Google single sign-on."

"The integration with the network performance monitor wasn't complete as at the last time I used it."

"The network logs could be improved. When the error logs come across with those false positive alarms in the error logs."

"Releasing a product compatible with operating systems other than Windows would be advantageous."

"The price of the solution is competitive."

"Additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee are inevitable."

"The price of the solution is high compared to other solutions."

"There is a license needed to use SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager."

"I have a yearly subscription."

"Pricing is reasonable and competitive."

"With a minimal bundle, we pay about $3000 a year in licensing costs. If you have multiple devices in your network, you must buy the bundle, which is 100% identical for your infrastructure. If you have 15 devices, you need 15 licenses, for example. That's one bundle. You don't pay for anything over and above that."

"We have to pay additionally for its support and maintenance."

"There is a license for the use of this solution and it is priced well, there is a lot of value for the money."