Cisco Prime [EOL] vs ExtremeManagement comparison

Cisco and Extreme Networks are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Additionally, 91% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Extreme Networks users who would recommend it.

Cisco Prime [EOL]

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Prime [EOL]

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

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ExtremeManagement

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

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Network Management Applications (18th)

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AndrewRichardson

Network Engineer at Edmonton Catholic School Board

Has an easy implementation process, but the performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive

The project implementation was easy overall. Adapting Cisco's solutions to our specific environment required effort, as their documentation only covers some network scenarios. The deployment didn't happen all at once; it was staged and controlled to ensure a smooth transition. We started with a small test environment before gradually rolling it out to all campuses. This gradual approach helped mitigate the risk of any issues arising across multiple locations simultaneously, especially on a critical day like Monday morning. We have a team of three executives working on the process. Their job roles included network specialists and a manager. It requires maintenance, which is included in the annual cost. We receive updates and support as part of the renewal process.

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reviewer1319712

Systems Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Centralized switch management has streamlined daily operations but reporting still needs improvement

The reason clients select ExtremeManagement is because we have existing Extreme customers who are looking for a centralized management solution to manage their Extreme Switches. ExtremeManagement is not only for managing Extreme Switches; it can also manage other third-party solutions such as Cisco or Juniper or any other third party. This provides good flexibility for managing even third-party solutions. ExtremeManagement offers a lot of management options, including the ability to back up the configuration on a scheduled basis and to upgrade the switches' firmwares on a scheduled basis. There is a workflow feature similar to orchestration, which is related to automation. Regarding threat detection with ExtremeManagement, there is no specific feature, but in case of any failure detection or network issues, ExtremeManagement can send a notification to the users and to the admin. ExtremeManagement itself does not include a security or cybersecurity feature; however, there is an additional module called ExtremeControl that you can add, which is a network access control or NAC solution. ExtremeAnalytics is also a very good add-on to ExtremeManagement that can analyze all the traffic coming to the switch for incoming and outgoing traffic. It checks everything even up to Layer 7, the application layer, which I believe maybe some other switches management solutions do not have. This feature is fully compatible with Extreme Switches because the switches can show the application layer traffic. The reporting capabilities of ExtremeManagement are good, but I cannot say they are perfect. Everybody can read it, but in our region, especially in Saudi Arabia and the Arab universe, some customers are requesting Arabic results, which makes it somewhat challenging for us and the vendor. Not all vendors have that capability, and sometimes the vendor asks for adding a feature request, which may take time. I cannot say this is something negative, but in our region, some customers, especially non-English speakers, require that. In general, reporting is good, though not perfect. The integration of ExtremeManagement with other Extreme products and third-party solutions is easy. It does not require specific requirements for integration with other third-party switches. However, there are limitations for integration with other third-party products, especially with firewalls from security companies. When it comes to network devices, it is very easy to integrate with.

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Pros

"As a large organization, it is difficult to individually monitor every device. Instead, we use Cisco Prime to keep an eye on the network and services. We do not use it as a node tool, as we have other tools for network operation centers. When services go down, it can cause issues, we rely on Cisco Prime to monitor and notify us of any service disruptions. We mainly use Cisco Prime Infrastructure for configuration-level tasks."

"The installation is easy."

"Has a good wireless heatmap and search management features."

"Our primary use case for this solution is Assurance; it helps us manage and monitor analytics and fix issues such as poor voice quality, with real-time alert generation for VoIP infrastructure so that, for example, if there is latency during calls, it can be immediately alerted to take immediate action before we investigate the deeper issue."

"In terms of reliability especially, Cisco is light years ahead."

"Our clients are happy with Prime, the stability is good and it's easy to manage."

"The customer service and support for this solution is good."

"What I found most beneficial from Cisco Prime is that it gives you an insight into what your network does, even when you're not actively monitoring what's going on with your network."

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"ExtremeManagement brings in the most value by reducing the technical debt to the organization in terms of having to hire personnel to maintain it or contract it."

"Overall, I believe the GUI has already improved significantly, making it easier to manage than other management tools, and the most important thing is that our customers are happy with it."

"ExtremeManagement is excellent; it is a very mature platform and robust in that it covers most of the functionality of the devices."

"It is a good solution; our experience has been good, it is easy to deploy, configure, and develop, and its performance is good; in general, we are satisfied with Extreme."

"The best thing about the solution is that it is all managed from just a single application window, a single pane of glass where almost all the features are managed within a single application or browser, so you don’t have to switch between different applications or windows."

"The report model is one of the valuable models. We are able to see all the information concentrated in reports, which is very useful. We are able to get the information about the performance of the equipment and check that everything is okay. You can get very useful information across applications, so we have very good experience with their management solutions. It has many functionalities to simplify the administration and monitor the development of the switches or AP. It is easy to deploy, easy to configure. and easy to develop. Its price is also good."

"Using this solution has made our job more efficient. We need fewer people to do implementation and support, and we don't have to go on-site to change the configuration or otherwise support the switch."

"The technical support services are good."

Cons

"The solution can be slow at times."

"I want the tool to improve data visibility."

"I would love for Cisco Prime to show bandwidth usage and consumption, but I can't monitor bandwidth usage at a given time."

"We would like to see the inclusion of detailed alerts."

"If you look at some of the wireless site-survey tools that are available in the commercial space, Cisco should include similar solutions, which would help our on-plant engineers when they're doing a site survey."

"The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive."

"Cisco Prime is slow at times, we often have to restart the database to run reports or to gain access."

"The overall management capabilities of Prime need to be improved."

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"It would be great to not need an on-premises SiteIQ license for running a Fabric OS cloud or managing third-party devices."

"There could be better integration with third-party equipment and vendors."

"Some features are quite difficult to configure and they are very complicated to figure out. Maybe the vendors should introduce a more driven configuration that can clarify the processes a bit more to make the processes more clearly defined."

"They can improve the information period. Currently, we are able to have information for only 14 or 15 days, but we would like to have information for an extended period of maybe 30 days. Their technical support can also be improved in terms of the response time to the tickets."

"It would be helpful if this solution had support for configuring and managing third-party hardware devices."

"The reporting capabilities of ExtremeManagement are good, but I cannot say they are perfect."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Cisco Prime is an expensive solution."

"I would rate the pricing of Cisco Prime a seven out of ten."

"The price of Cisco Prime was reasonable because we purchased it as part of a Cisco One package. The package was a bundle of Cisco solutions together, such as Cisco ISE and CMX. The price is reasonable com compared to other solutions."

"I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."

"The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive."

"If we have a license for Cisco DNA, we can use the same license for Cisco Prime."

"The cost is quite high."

"The product is expensive compared to other vendors in the market."

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"The support is billed on a yearly basis, and there are no additional costs."

"It has a good price. There is a good relationship between the cost and the performance."

"While they don't consider it affordable, they don't find it overly expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Construction Company

13%

Government

10%

Financial Services Firm

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

17%

Construction Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Company Size

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	24

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ExtremeManagement?

I would rate the pricing of ExtremeManagement as five out of ten; it is somewhat neutral, not cheap and not expensive. I might consider it a four out of ten now due to the global hardware economic ...

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What needs improvement with ExtremeManagement?

The reporting part definitely requires improvement.

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We have been reselling ExtremeManagement for 13 years.

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Cisco Prime Infrastructure

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Overview

Cisco Prime products deliver next-generation management by supporting an intuitive workflow-oriented user experience and integrated lifecycle operations across Cisco architectures, technologies, and networks.

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ExtremeManagement offers centralized control for managing network devices, streamlining configuration management with automation and version history. Integration with third-party solutions is seamless, reducing technical expenses and providing a convenient management experience.

ExtremeManagement specializes in network device management, offering comprehensive features for Extreme switches and other network components like routers. It facilitates network access control, analytics, and device management, simplifying monitoring and diagnostics. While it offers robust integration, room for improvement exists in managing third-party hardware and simplifying configuration processes. Users benefit from add-ons like ExtremeControl and ExtremeAnalytics and appreciate the detailed performance insights from the reporting features, though improvements are sought in reporting functionality and support services.

What are the key features of ExtremeManagement?

Configuration Management: Provides version history and automation for efficient device setup.
Single Pane of Glass: Centralized management of network devices for streamlined operations.
Third-Party Integration: Seamlessly works with solutions like Cisco to enhance management capabilities.
Workflow Automation: Supports automated processes to increase efficiency.
Add-Ons: Includes ExtremeControl and ExtremeAnalytics for expanded functionality.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Cost Reduction: Lowers technical expenses by minimizing the need for extensive personnel involvement.
Improved Control: Enhances network management convenience through centralized systems.
Performance Insights: Provides detailed reporting for better network performance understanding.
Extended Support: Offers lower operating costs through efficient network oversight.

In industries like IT services and enterprise networking, ExtremeManagement is implemented for managing network access, traffic analytics, and device configurations. By reselling ExtremeManagement for over a decade, companies have leveraged its capabilities for enhanced performance monitoring and issue diagnostics to support dynamic network environments. Clients have transitioned to the latest version to capitalize on these features effectively.

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Sample Customers

Mohawk Industries, Universidad EAFIT, Halton Healthcare

Henry Ford Health System, Baltimore Ravens, Brandili, Federal University of Alagoas, CEDAE, Caxias do Sul, UNISC Concurrency, CenturyLink Field, Louisiana College, Cricket Tasmania Stadium, Moscow Internet Exchange

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