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CA Application Delivery Analysis [EOL] vs LinkSprinter comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

CA Application Delivery Ana...
Average Rating
6.6
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
LinkSprinter
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Network Diagnostics (4th), Network Troubleshooting (5th)
 

Featured Reviews

Mark Tukh - PeerSpot reviewer
Excellent ability to analyze traffic, but the solution needs deep packet analysis
The ability to analyze traffic is one of the solution's most valuable features The user interface needs improvement. The solution needs to add deep packet analysis to its list of features in an upcoming release. I've been using the solution for ten years. I'd rate the stability as seven out of…
JamesStout - PeerSpot reviewer
A small, convenient tool that is very stable, but needs to have a longer battery life
They could make it easier to set up originally, because the initial setup can be quite hit and miss. It is also quite battery intensive, so it might last a bit longer if it had a lithium battery. You're always having to replace the batteries, so it would be good if it could be USB-charged or something like that.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The pricing is relatively low compared to other solutions in this area. I'd go so far as to say it's even significantly less than the competition."
"The most valuable feature is the fault management monitoring."
"The solution provides switch port and VLAN information."
"The tool fits in your pocket, so it's easy to carry and you don't have to have a big bag of tools."
 

Cons

"The user interface needs improvement."
"My biggest complaint about ADA is that you have to rely on dedicated appliances."
"They could make it easier to set up originally, because the initial setup can be quite hit and miss."
"The solution should improve cable testing."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This is an expensive solution and there is a single price to pay for licensing, with no options."
"The product is a little bit overpriced."
"You pay for the device, but you don't have to pay for the app."
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Top Industries

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Healthcare Company
18%
Computer Software Company
9%
University
8%
Government
7%
 

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What do you like most about LinkSprinter?
The solution provides switch port and VLAN information.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for LinkSprinter?
The product is a little bit overpriced. It probably needs to be 10 to 20 percent cheaper.
What needs improvement with LinkSprinter?
The solution should improve cable testing.
 

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Also Known As

CA ADA, Application Delivery Analysis, NetQoS SuperAgent
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Sample Customers

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Cisco, Marriott, Sands Expo, Valparaiso University, Memorial Hermann Health Care System, Mount Sinai, Cox Enterprises, George Washington University, University of Iowa.
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