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Cisco DNA Virtualization [EOL] vs Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization comparison

Cisco DNA Virtualization [EOL] and Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization are both solutions in the Network Virtualization category. Additionally, 100% of Cisco DNA Virtualization [EOL] users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization users who would recommend it.
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We performed a comparison between Cisco DNA Virtualization [EOL] and Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco DNA Virtualization [EOL]
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cisco Enterprise Network Fu...
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Network Virtualization (3rd)
 

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reviewer902526 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer902526
Vice Chairman at a construction company with 11-50 employees
Good support, feature-rich, and works well from a technical perspective
We are a system integrator and we are currently working on a project with a client who is using this solution. It is used for private cloud or data center virtualization We make use of all of the features that are available. It would be helpful to have better information on how to implement this…
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Majdi Sabbah - PeerSpot reviewer
Majdi Sabbah
Consultant Sales Engineer at BT Al-Saudia
Versatile, offering flexibility and scalability
I rely on Cisco Enterprise NFV for various sectors like government, campuses, and hospitality. It is a crucial foundational layer that is mandatory before delivering other services The most valuable feature is its user-friendly management dashboard. It is easy to use and covers everything in one…
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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

"Cisco has a good technical support team."
"The management aspect of the solution is its most valuable feature. Software-defined issues have been good for us. It makes the management process easy."
"The support system that they have in place is very good and they are easy to reach."
"Network Security is one of the most valuable features of Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization."
"Scalability is not a problem."
"The most valuable feature is its user-friendly management dashboard."
"It is easy to manage, easy to maintain, and stable. If you set up everything alright, it will give years without any issues."
"Routing, switching, and wireless network security are the valuable features of Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization."
 

Cons

"The stability of the solution could be improved."
"It would be helpful to have better information on how to implement this product."
"In terms of what could be improved, I would say the cost. The SDN hardware especially is much too expensive, specifically 799 and 9000."
"The solution's orchestration part could be improved."
"This is a software solution, which is less stable than a hardware solution by definition."
"It would be helpful if they offered modularized upgrades, such as additional memory or a faster processor."
"One of the things that can be improved is trimming all mobile numbers so that it aids in swiftly acquiring information for tablets or any necessary solution."
"There is room for improvement in enhancing compatibility with other solutions and vendors."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Cisco products are not cheap."
"Cisco Enterprise Network Functions Virtualization is an expensive solution."
"There is a separate charge for support."
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Also Known As

Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Virtualization
Cisco NFV
 

Overview

Connect users to applications with one seamless network using Cisco Digital Network Architecture (DNA) Virtualization

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Simplify operations and roll out new virtual network services in minutes on any platform.

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