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Hillstone Networks Hillstone CloudEdge Virtual-Firewall vs Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers comparison

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Hillstone Networks Hillston...
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
103rd
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
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Windows 2022 Server with su...
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
456th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
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Featured Reviews

Centralized security has protected hybrid workloads and provides deep visibility into cloud traffic
Cloud-native automation and IaC: Terraform support, auto-scaling templates, and API maturity lag behind Palo Alto VM-Series and FortiGate-VM. Dynamically scaling in public cloud requires more manual effort. Third-party integrations and ecosystem: fewer native connectors with SIEM/SOAR platforms, CSPM, and third-party tools compared to market leaders. Documentation and training material: technical documentation and community resources (forums, tutorials, KB) are more limited, which lengthens the learning curve for new teams. SASE/SSE capabilities: the integrated SASE/ZTNA offering is less mature compared to the convergence already provided by Fortinet or Palo Alto. Centralized multi-instance management: managing large fleets of virtual appliances could be smoother; centralized management (HSM) works, but some users would like more granularity and automation.
BK
Senior Specialist Technology Specialist
Upgrading infrastructure has improved identity management and supports secure daily administration
The best features that Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers offers are PowerShell and the latest features of Windows Server 2022.In my day-to-day use case of PowerShell with Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers, I perform bulk operations such as user creation, user deletion, user disable, security group creation, and I also verify the replication. Regarding the features of Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers, it features a new view of Windows Server 2022 along with the latest PowerShell version, and it supports cloud integration with the operating system, which is very helpful. In terms of AI capabilities, Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers is very capable of providing AI services because it integrates with cloud services such as Azure Arc, which supports on-premises environments through Azure, making it very helpful.

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Pros

"The most valuable aspect is the combination of traditional firewall functionality with cloud deployment flexibility."
"CloudEdge has helped us apply consistent security controls to our AWS workloads with our on-premises workloads."
"The most valuable aspect is the combination of traditional firewall functionality with cloud deployment flexibility."
"Hillstone CloudEdge Virtual Firewall provides advanced security for cloud and virtualized environments through next-generation firewall (NGFW) capabilities, including application visibility and control, intrusion prevention (IPS), antivirus protection, VPN services, threat intelligence, and advanced attack defense mechanisms."
"On balance, Hillstone CloudEdge is a solid and highly competitive solution within the virtual NGFW firewall segment."
"The most valuable aspect is the combination of traditional firewall functionality with cloud deployment flexibility."
"The customer support for Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers is faster and reliable."
"The interface is friendly and very easy to understand, and the troubleshooting is also easier than on other OS."
"Azure Arc integration has provided centralized management of servers across on-premises and cloud environments, which helps me monitor server health, configuration, and compliance."
"Customer support for Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers was phenomenal, especially when I needed quick assistance with Active Directory Domain Services."
"Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers positively impacts my organization by allowing us to install state-of-the-art equipment and guarantee their security."
"The Azure Arc integration helps me in my day-to-day work by allowing my on-premises server to also be integrated into this, enabling us to monitor all the servers in one place."
"When I say the GUI is much better, it helps me and my team in our day-to-day work because it looks very similar to a user OS, so people will be very familiar with what to do and where to perform steps."
 

Cons

"Cloud-native automation and IaC: Terraform support, auto-scaling templates, and API maturity lag behind Palo Alto VM-Series and FortiGate-VM."
"Additional automation resources for AWS would also be helpful."
"The setup cost is more expensive with similar features."
"Additional automation resources for AWS would also be helpful."
"Improvements are needed in faster technical support response time, more comprehensive 24/7 assistance, better proactive monitoring and maintenance, and improved communication during critical technical issues."
"I dislike that it is very easy for attackers, the hackers, to attack the Windows platform. The security level is very low compared to other OS."
"My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing indicates that it is not budget-oriented, so I can say it is an expensive product, but feature-wise, I would say it is extremely good."
"I think Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers could improve by having guides to the new features and the new processes."
"To improve Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers, the bugs should be fixed."
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Hillstone Networks Hillstone CloudEdge Virtual-Firewall?
Additional automation resources for AWS would also be helpful. More comprehensive CloudFormation or Terraform examples, deployment templates, and guidance for high-availability architectures could ...
What is your primary use case for Hillstone Networks Hillstone CloudEdge Virtual-Firewall?
We deploy Hillstone CloudEdge Virtual-Firewall in AWS to protect workloads hosted inside our VPC. We use it to inspect north-south traffic, enforce access-control policies, secure communication bet...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers?
I had a very good experience regarding the pricing, setup cost, and licensing of Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers.
What needs improvement with Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers?
Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers can be improved by ensuring that the latest patches are available whenever support is provided, and if any vulnerabilities are reported, there shoul...
What is your primary use case for Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers?
My main use case for Windows 2022 Server with support by ProComputers is as an Active Directory specialist and Microsoft Entra ID administrator, where I need Windows 2022 Server with support by Pro...
 

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