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Cisco Prime [EOL] vs HPE Intelligent Management Center comparison

Cisco and Hewlett Packard Enterprise are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Additionally, 91% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users who would recommend it.
Cisco Prime [EOL]
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    91% willing to recommend
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    85% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    Cisco Prime [EOL]
    Average Rating
    7.8
    Reviews Sentiment
    6.5
    Number of Reviews
    35
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
    HPE Intelligent Management ...
    Average Rating
    7.2
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.1
    Number of Reviews
    7
    Ranking in other categories
    Network Management Applications (8th)
     

    Featured Reviews

    ZeeshanAli1 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Robust, cost-effective, and provides good visibility, but the scalability could improve
    We are extremely satisfied with the reliability and robustness of Cisco Prime Infrastructure, which we have been using for many years. Compared to newer products such as DNS centers or others, it has proven to be much more stable, which is important for large-scale operations. Stability is a primary concern for us, and we are glad that Cisco Prime Infrastructure meets our expectations in that regard. Furthermore, in regards to Legacy Plus new hardware, Cisco Prime has proven to be a reliable and adaptable solution thus far. Not only can it support older hardware, but it also has the capability to handle new features with the latest updates. If we consider new solutions such as DNS Center, we may have to sacrifice some legacy features that we still rely on. We may need to continue using these legacy features for a few more years due to various reasons such as budget constraints or the site not being a high priority. However, if we switch to a new product at this stage, we may lose a lot of the monitoring and other capabilities that we have with Cisco Prime. We have a close relationship with Cisco and understand that they are not prioritizing investments in Cisco Prime as they are encouraging customers to adopt the Cisco DNA Center. This means that we don't anticipate many new features to be added to the product in the future. While we know that we will eventually have to transition to a new solution, in the meantime, we plan to do a quick refresh of our legacy products.
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    Muhammad_Faisal - PeerSpot reviewer
    Achieve seamless network and link monitoring with comprehensive device management
    The most valuable function is that the IMC takes an entire backup of my network devices, and I can also redeploy them. The really beneficial feature is the link monitoring. I had checked Check Point's product, however, my requirements are better fulfilled by IMC. The main feature is that IMC automatically configures the device for my use. I have over 200 features in my network, and IMC manages the complete environment. Automation is good, but I mainly use it for monitoring. I am too satisfied with this product.
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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

    "We use the solution to control the physical service station that is part of the SCADA network. We connect and control them remotely."
    "The technical support team is very good."
    "Cisco Prime is user-friendly, so we are comfortable using it."
    "The dashboard is a valuable feature. It's very clear, and the metrics make it easy to see the current network situation."
    "Cisco Prime is helpful as it provides us with real-time monitoring. This allows us to be proactive in our environment."
    "The solution helps with the management and support of the enterprise network."
    "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 endpoint information Cisco Prime generates helps us troubleshoot, and it's also useful for compliance reporting and endpoint identification."
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    "The most useful feature is infrastructure monitoring including switches and servers."
    "It's a very complete product with a lot of functionality."
    "The most valuable feature is the interface and its ease of use."
    "The most valuable function is that the IMC takes an entire backup of my network devices, and I can also redeploy them."
    "One of the notable advantages is its ability to provide quick responses, especially in critical situations."
     

    Cons

    "Some improvements are needed, specifically in the form of more updates and enhancements."
    "Cisco can only be used for Cisco environments and is not compatible with other vendors."
    "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."
    "They can also improve the management of more enterprise devices."
    "I rate Cisco Prime seven out of 10 for affordability. All Cisco solutions are expensive."
    "The product is expensive compared to other vendors in the market."
    "The solution has issues with real time monitoring of devices and NetFlow such as inadequate visualization for reports, sources, and destinations."
    "The overall management capabilities of Prime need to be improved."
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    "I would like to see additional modules included."
    "The integration with other network devices needs improvement."
    "One notable deficiency is the lack of online support for the product."
    "I face the issue with the integration with links on Fortinet Firewall."
    "HPE Intelligent Management Center is a bit slow."
     

    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "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."
    "I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
    "We update the license every five years."
    "Cisco Prime is an expensive solution."
    "The solution is not inexpensive but is worth it for large-scale environments."
    "The cost is quite high."
    "I would rate the pricing of Cisco Prime a seven out of ten."
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    "The price of this solution is not at all cheap, but it's reasonable compared to SolarWinds."
    "There are licensing costs and they are quite expensive."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Computer Software Company
    14%
    Government
    14%
    Manufacturing Company
    8%
    Healthcare Company
    7%
    Government
    15%
    Computer Software Company
    13%
    Manufacturing Company
    9%
    Educational Organization
    8%
     

    Company Size

    By reviewers
    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business9
    Midsize Enterprise4
    Large Enterprise23
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business3
    Midsize Enterprise1
    Large Enterprise3
     

    Questions from the Community

    What do you like most about Cisco Prime?
    The most valuable features of Cisco Prime include its comprehensive functionality as a one-stop solution for basic SNMP port management.
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    What needs improvement with Cisco Prime?
    The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive.
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    What is your primary use case for Cisco Prime?
    We use Cisco Prime for centralized configuration management backups and monitoring.
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    What do you like most about HPE Intelligent Management Center?
    One of the notable advantages is its ability to provide quick responses, especially in critical situations.
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    What needs improvement with HPE Intelligent Management Center?
    I face the issue with the integration with links on Fortinet Firewall. This will be sorted out with the help of IMC, and now I have a modem dialing as per my needs.
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    What is your primary use case for HPE Intelligent Management Center?
    I am using this solution for network monitoring, links monitoring, and complete monitoring of my infrastructure. I also deploy FortiVAF, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiManager as part of a complete securi...
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    Also Known As

    Cisco Prime Infrastructure
    HPE IMC
     

    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.

    Cisco

    HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) is a comprehensive management platform that was built from the ground up to support the Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, Security (FCAPS) model. It provides features and functions that are designed for comprehensive management of the network infrastructure. IMC was designed to provide the following functions:

    • Supports the ITIL operational center of excellence IT practices model.
    • Uses a single-pane management paradigm to enable end-to-end business management of IT services
    • Provides scalability by supporting distributed and hierarchical system architectures, through additional operating system and database support.
    • Uses an SOA model to provide full resource, service, and user management.
    • Enables integration of traditionally separate management tools using a modular design.
    • Enables enterprises to expand their infrastructure management in scale and to seamlessly accommodate new technologies at the same time.
    Hewlett Packard Enterprise
     

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    Mohawk Industries, Universidad EAFIT, Halton Healthcare
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