We performed a comparison between ExtremeCloud IQ and OpenText Network Automation based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out what your peers are saying about Cisco, Fortinet, Broadcom and others in Network Management Applications."Its configuration and deployment are the most valuable."
"When we deployed the new IP that is managed wirelessly in the cloud, it fixed the problems. Now, we don't have any more reports, and everything works fine."
"The tech who handles Extreme IQ tells me it's easy to use and learn. He felt like it was pretty intuitive. It comes with solid training materials. He also has talked about the security features that give you as much or as little control as you want."
"Our transaction polling is now way more secure."
"Everything can be seen from the dashboard."
"HiveManager is extremely easy to use for anyone with little network experience."
"What our customers like the most is that this device is so rugged. It has very good performance and throughput. Its console is very easy to use and has many features, which makes it different from its competitors. Cloud IQ has all the features built into the console, whereas other solutions require you to integrate multiple solutions with their consoles. You don't need to add anything extra with Cloud IQ. With this single solution, you can do almost everything."
"This solution's most valuable feature is its short deployment time."
"Pushing the network configuration to bulk devices. This saves a considerable amount of time that the engineer spends in pushing the network configuration."
"When compared with SolarWinds, it is more user-friendly, and tasks can be completed more quickly."
"ExtremeCloud should invest in an SD-WAN solution or integration with SD-WAN."
"Having a wizard for customers who are just starting might be helpful."
"For me, the only issue is the potential delay in the tool statistics updating in real time after making changes."
"ExtremeCloud IQ’s user interface needs to be improved, and its current bugs need to be fixed."
"The managing of switches within this solution could be improved."
"From our perspective, we would love to see Aerohive provide faster feature enhancement in their Virtual Appliance to match the features with the cloud solution more quickly."
"I would like to see a remote phone application for monitoring APs when on the road."
"Their firewall configuration gets funky and it can be difficult to understand."
"Level one administration task can be defined in Micro Focus Network Automation but it could be more simplified."
"Compatibility of the devices needs to be enhanced, as it seems to be limited."
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ExtremeCloud IQ is ranked 5th in Network Management Applications with 73 reviews while OpenText Network Automation is ranked 11th in Network Automation. ExtremeCloud IQ is rated 8.8, while OpenText Network Automation is rated 7.2. The top reviewer of ExtremeCloud IQ writes "Robust stability for maximizing network efficiency and security". On the other hand, the top reviewer of OpenText Network Automation writes "Helps the configuration backup be validated before and after any change in the network infrastructure". ExtremeCloud IQ is most compared with Cisco Meraki Wireless LAN, Ubiquiti Wireless, Mist AI and Cloud, Aruba Wireless and Cisco DNA Center, whereas OpenText Network Automation is most compared with Cisco DNA Center, SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager, BackBox and NetBrain.
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