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We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiManager and OpenText Network Operations Management based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Network Management Applications solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Fortinet FortiManager vs. OpenText Network Operations Management Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"There is something called zero-touch provisioning, where you can add a new device without any configuration. You just add it to FortiManager and then forget about it.""It can scale well.""It is stable.""The main benefit of Fortinet FortiManager is the ability to control all the devices from a central location, view their statuses, and manage their configurations and updates from a single management console.""Fortinet FortiManager allows you to manage multiple FortiGate devices from a single console, and this is a valuable product feature.""You can configure it at your ease.""The most valuable feature is the centralized management console.""It makes management very easy."

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"We can detect non-compliant devices and automate remediation actions to cover the gap in the configuration standards.""When it comes to customization, Micro Focus is more mature than its competitors."

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Cons
"Regional support in African countries needs to be improved.""It's a difficult process to transfer one interface from one virtual domain to another.""FortiManager would be improved by putting everything into a single console, including Microsoft O365 integration.""The dashboard could use some improvement.""You cannot integrate with other solutions.""FortiManager could be more user-friendly.""I would like to be able to manage other products such as Endpoint and FortiAnalyzer through FortiManager. That is, the integration with other solutions needs to be improved.""The product is not very stable."

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"It may need a more customizable UI.""Micro Focus Network Management doesn't support end-to-end monitoring of cloud infrastructure. Micro Focus might have different cloud solutions for cloud automation and hybrid cloud management. There are a lot of products that also support automation. That is different, but it should monitor the cloud from an IT operations management perspective."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Fortinet FortiManager is not expensive at all if you compare it with other vendors like Check Point and Cisco. Fortinet products are the least expensive on the market in the category of firewalls."
  • "The licensing costs depend on how many devices you want to use."
  • "In comparison with other products, the price of FortiManager is reasonable."
  • "Fortinet is a high-end product and the cost is high. They should consider reducing the price, especially for existing customers."
  • "The license model they use depends on the size and is not limited to the users."
  • "This is an affordable solution, and its licensing model is based on the number of devices."
  • "For us, it is a little bit expensive."
  • "For the licensing fee, we paid around 10,000 to 15,000 euros."
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  • "Micro Focus' price is on the higher side, but there are other products like CA products and IBM that are more expensive. At the same time, you have to compare the maturity level of the solutions."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature is the centralized management console.
    Top Answer:It can be expensive. Some competing solutions in the market, like Sophos and SonicWALL, offer lower costs of up to 40 percent.
    Top Answer:Configuring Fortinet without internet access is challenging.
    Top Answer:We can detect non-compliant devices and automate remediation actions to cover the gap in the configuration standards.
    Top Answer:For small/medium networks, I'd recommend SolarWinds, Manage Engine, or PRTG. For vendor-based situations, Cisco Prime is best. With large-scale and multi-vendor scalability and security in mind, Micro… more »
    Top Answer:The NOM Platform already covers multiple vendors, and a lot of device types. This range of vendors and devices is increasing every quarter It may need a more customizable UI, which has already started… more »
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    Micro Focus Network Operations Management
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    Overview

    Networks are constantly evolving due to threats, organizational growth, or new regulatory/business requirements. Traditional management products focus on mitigating company-wide threats through firewall policies, firmware updates, and keeping content security current. FortiManager offers the features to contain threats as well as providing flexibility to evolve along with your ever-changing network.

    Network management solutions are continually called onto to adapt to new technologies, while retaining value of existing ones, including: SDNs, multiple connection methods to the cloud and Internet, remote sites, and WiFi networks. All of these technologies require closer collaboration between network engineering and operations because of their dynamic nature, which requires fast and deep understanding of the technologies to operate effectively.

    Sample Customers
    Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company31%
    Comms Service Provider25%
    Manufacturing Company16%
    Transportation Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Comms Service Provider7%
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    Company Size
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    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise26%
    Large Enterprise28%
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    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise54%
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    Buyer's Guide
    Fortinet FortiManager vs. OpenText Network Operations Management
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Fortinet FortiManager vs. OpenText Network Operations Management and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Fortinet FortiManager is ranked 3rd in Network Management Applications with 61 reviews while OpenText Network Operations Management is ranked 11th in Network Management Applications with 2 reviews. Fortinet FortiManager is rated 8.0, while OpenText Network Operations Management is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiManager writes "Easy to set up with good integration capabilities but we've had troubles when moving devices". On the other hand, the top reviewer of OpenText Network Operations Management writes "Good integration capabilities, good reliability, and is user-friendly". Fortinet FortiManager is most compared with Fortinet FortiGate Cloud, Fortinet FortiOS, Cisco DNA Center, Zabbix and AlgoSec, whereas OpenText Network Operations Management is most compared with . See our Fortinet FortiManager vs. OpenText Network Operations Management report.

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