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Cisco Prime [EOL] vs Infoblox NetMRI [EOL] comparison

Cisco and Infoblox are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Additionally, 91% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Infoblox users who would recommend it.
Cisco Prime [EOL]
Read 35 Cisco Prime [EOL] reviews
    91% willing to recommend
    Infoblox NetMRI [EOL]
    Read 1 Infoblox NetMRI [EOL] review
      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
      35
      Ranking in other categories
      No ranking in other categories
      Infoblox NetMRI [EOL]
      Average Rating
      8.0
      Number of Reviews
      1
      Ranking in other categories
      No ranking in other categories
       

      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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      it_user1149558 - PeerSpot reviewer
      Has the ability to track and sync through the grid
      It would be nice if they restored the network overview of all connected network items. Before it was per site, but now they've made it an overall view of everything and it's quite chaotic because everything is in it instead of per site. It would be nice if they would switch it back to how it was. Additionally, adding your own devices should be made easier. Now you have to do it via technical support to get it incorporated into the new releases. It would be nice if the author generated a graphic network. This could also include the ACL troubleshooting capabilities. But I don't know if that will happen.
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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

      "The technical support team is very good."
      "If an AP or any wireless device goes into critical mode, Cisco Prime sends an alert. That is the most helpful feature."
      "We use the solution to control the physical service station that is part of the SCADA network. We connect and control them remotely."
      "We use this solution to troubleshoot our wireless systems, specifically regarding signal strength."
      "Cisco Prime is user-friendly, so we are comfortable using it."
      "It gives you the ability to upgrade switches remotely, schedule the upgrade time, perform backups, and monitor the health of all networks."
      "Cisco Prime, from a management perspective, has good reporting."
      "The solution's configuration management tool is amazing because it centralizes and pushes configurations which saves a lot of volume and effort."
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      "Scalable solution for tracking and syncing through the Infoblox grid."
       

      Cons

      "It should be able to monitor Palo Alto, Juniper, and Check Point products - not just Cisco solutions."
      "The solution can be slow at times."
      "We would like to see the inclusion of detailed alerts."
      "The user interface of Cisco Prime could be more user-friendly and increase its performance."
      "The reporting could be simplified and the information made clearer to the user."
      "Cisco needs to improve Prime's monitoring tab. If any device goes down, there is a 15-second lapse before we know. It would be much better if we were alerted two or three minutes before a device is about to fail, so we can dispatch a field engineer and avoid network downtime. I would like to see a feature that allows you to access the devices directly from Prime's monitoring tab. That would make work easier for us."
      "Cisco Prime needs to have lower prices and more customization options."
      "The onboarding process could be improved and developed to enhance compatibility for non-Cisco devices."
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      "Lacks network overview for the entire connected network."
       

      Pricing and Cost Advice

      "I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
      "I would rate the solution's pricing an eight 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."
      "The solution is not inexpensive but is worth it for large-scale environments."
      "The product is expensive compared to other vendors in the market."
      "The cost is quite high."
      "We update the license every five years."
      "You need to get special quotes from the company for each order."
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      Top Industries

      By visitors reading reviews
      Computer Software Company
      16%
      Government
      14%
      Manufacturing Company
      7%
      Educational Organization
      6%
      Financial Services Firm
      16%
      Manufacturing Company
      12%
      Government
      12%
      Computer Software Company
      9%
       

      Company Size

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      Large Enterprise
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      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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      Also Known As

      Cisco Prime Infrastructure
      NetMRI
       

      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

      Infoblox NetMRI enables you to smartly manage your multi-vendor network with automation, visibility and continuous insight. Today’s network infrastructures are more complex than ever–increasingly diverse, siloed and powered by multiple vendors. IT admins often struggle to meet escalating demands for service delivery and reliability in these environments. Infoblox NetMRI can help. Our network change and configuration management solution automates routine workflows such as device provisioning and security operations. By simplifying and streamlining network management, NetMRI enables tighter compliance, faster incident response and quicker app deployment.

      Infoblox
       

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      Mohawk Industries, Universidad EAFIT, Halton Healthcare
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