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We performed a comparison between ExtremeManagement and SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"The best thing about the solution is that it is all managed from just a single application window. We call this feature a single pane of glass due to the fact that almost all the features are all managed within a single application, or a browser, to be more specific.""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.""I need fewer people to do implementation and support, and I don't have to go on-site to change the configuration or otherwise support the switch.""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."

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"Compared to other vendors, like NetBrain, managing the solution is easy. They made it very user-friendly.""Configuration refers to the specific settings and options that determine how a device or system behaves. It can include things, such as network settings, security settings, and other options that are specific to the device or system in question. One of the most valuable features of the solution was its ability to track and monitor changes to the configuration of devices on a network. This can be useful for troubleshooting and identifying potential issues. By keeping track of who made changes to the configuration and when it can be easier to determine the cause of any problems that may arise.""What's nice with NCM is you can set up policies that you can then check against the configs to ensure that your device configs adhere to a baseline or standard that you've set in place.""The solution's view is very nice, and they have a great customized dashboard.""The scanning features have proven to be highly valuable, particularly due to the comprehensive information they provide.""I use it for monitoring the entire network for the company. We oversee nodes down, we oversee devices heading up to crossing the threshold for CPU usage. We oversee power so power backups on the switches, we oversee if they're down or if they're failing. We oversee any node down or any router from any vendor.""We push all our configurations to the servers with ease and the logs capture almost all the transactions needed for an internal audit.""The feature that I really enjoy is the ability to script changes across all of your devices."

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

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"The interface of solar winds could be improved.""The third-party plugins available in the solution could improve. I have received some issues with the templates.""The network flow is a problem for this solution.""The Network Configuration Manager needs to improve the access control list compliance.""The solution could improve by being more secure.""Releasing a product compatible with operating systems other than Windows would be advantageous.""Its customer service response could be faster.""We want to be able to store it in a data warehouse format and integrate it with Google single sign-on."

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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."
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  • "With a minimal bundle, we pay about $3000 a year in licensing costs. If you have multiple devices in your network, you must buy the bundle, which is 100% identical for your infrastructure. If you have 15 devices, you need 15 licenses, for example. That's one bundle. You don't pay for anything over and above that."
  • "You have a base license for 50 devices, and then you can add more licenses as you go."
  • "There is a license for the use of this solution and it is priced well, there is a lot of value for the money."
  • "I have a yearly subscription."
  • "In Africa, the cost is a major factor in decision-making for many companies. As a result, some companies may choose cheaper solutions, even if they are open-source, over more expensive ones, such as SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager. However, as an engineer, I believe that the functionalities and services offered by SolarWinds justify the cost. Nonetheless, many companies in Africa may still view the prices as unaffordable."
  • "There is a license needed to use SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager."
  • "The price of the solution is high compared to other solutions."
  • "We have to pay additionally for its support and maintenance."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: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.
    Top Answer:The management portal is included in the management licenses for the devices. You have to buy an additional license if you want SiteIQ virtual machine capabilities.
    Top Answer:It would be great to not need an on-premises SiteIQ license for running a Fabric OS cloud or managing third-party devices. I would also like to see the management portion be 100% cloud-based across… more »
    Top Answer:Its main functionality is highly beneficial as it centralizes the management of configuration items across the network.
    Top Answer:SolarWinds may initially appear cheaper than it is. Additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee are inevitable. Naturally, the greater the number of nodes, the higher the expense. I would rate… more »
    Top Answer:Releasing a product compatible with operating systems other than Windows would be advantageous. Currently, using it on Windows necessitates additional costs, including Windows Server licensing and… more »
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    SolarWinds NCM
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    Overview

    Extreme Management Center (formerly NetSight) provides access to web-based reporting, network analysis, troubleshooting, and helpdesk tools. Management Center includes wired/wireless dashboards, reports, end-system information and policy, interactive topology maps, application identification, web-based FlexViews, device views, and event logs. NetFlow diagnostics enable assessment of network issues and performance. Search functionality enables you to search for end-systems by MAC address, IP address, end-system name, or user name.

    Before you monitor your network, configure it! A reliable and secure network starts with carefully planned, executed, and monitored network configuration and change management. SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (NCM) saves time and improves network reliability and security by managing configurations, changes, and compliance for routers, switches, and other network devices from Cisco, Juniper, HP, Dell, Brocade, Aruba, Rukus, and more.
    Sample Customers
    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
    United Lincolnshire Hospitals, Air Rarotonga, NetSuite, Thai AirAsia, REA Group, 335th Signal Command, Agilisys, Marine Expeditionary Force
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Government23%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Healthcare Company9%
    Energy/Utilities Company5%
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    Manufacturing Company25%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Sports Company13%
    Healthcare Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Government13%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise26%
    Large Enterprise58%
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    Small Business48%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise30%
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    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise64%
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    ExtremeManagement is ranked 14th in Network Management Applications with 4 reviews while SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager is ranked 10th in Configuration Management with 21 reviews. ExtremeManagement is rated 9.0, while SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of ExtremeManagement writes "Mature and robust platform; can be used to manage Cisco switches". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager writes "Network configuration is done well; great pricing". ExtremeManagement is most compared with Cisco DNA Center, ExtremeCloud IQ and DataMiner, whereas SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager is most compared with Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, OpenText Network Node Manager i and VMware NSX.

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