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."

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

"The features we find most valuable is the configuration backup automation, the configuration compliance, the security vulnerability detection and upgrading devices."

"The feature that I really enjoy is the ability to script changes across all of your devices."

"It allows us to manage backups in big companies. It is also useful in managing the configuration changes."

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

"It is a stable solution."

"Configuration refers to the specific settings and options that determine how a device or system behaves. It can include things, such as network settings, security settings, and other options that are specific to the device or system in question. One of the most valuable features of the solution was its ability to track and monitor changes to the configuration of devices on a network. This can be useful for troubleshooting and identifying potential issues. By keeping track of who made changes to the configuration and when it can be easier to determine the cause of any problems that may arise."

"Its main functionality is highly beneficial as it centralizes the management of configuration items across the network."

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

"Further improvements in automation are needed. Currently, there are limitations in performing tasks without logging into routers directly, and we expect more comprehensive device control."

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

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

"The third-party plugins available in the solution could improve. I have received some issues with the templates."

"I would like to see more features in terms of wireless reporting and more historical information for client connectivity in SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager."

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

"There are certain limitations of node-related monitoring"

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

"The price of the solution is competitive."

"The pricing is good."

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

"In Africa, the cost is a major factor in decision-making for many companies. As a result, some companies may choose cheaper solutions, even if they are open-source, over more expensive ones, such as SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager. However, as an engineer, I believe that the functionalities and services offered by SolarWinds justify the cost. Nonetheless, many companies in Africa may still view the prices as unaffordable."

"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."

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

"Pricing is reasonable and competitive."

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

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