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Infoblox NetMRI [EOL] vs SolarWinds Network Automation Manager comparison

Infoblox and SolarWinds are both solutions in the Network Automation category. Additionally, 100% of Infoblox users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 50% of SolarWinds users who would recommend it.
Infoblox NetMRI [EOL]
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    100% willing to recommend
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    50% willing to recommend
     

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    We performed a comparison between Infoblox NetMRI [EOL] and SolarWinds Network Automation Manager based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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    Categories and Ranking

    Infoblox NetMRI [EOL]
    Average Rating
    8.0
    Number of Reviews
    1
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
    SolarWinds Network Automati...
    Average Rating
    5.6
    Reviews Sentiment
    8.5
    Number of Reviews
    2
    Ranking in other categories
    Network Monitoring Software (107th), Network Automation (16th)
     

    Featured Reviews

    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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    Giulio Valeri - PeerSpot reviewer
    Threat detection failures, poor technical support, and expensive
    We use the solution to manage all of our customer's systems. We monitor and decide if everything is okay and if not, we do changes when needed. For example, if there is a need to change the antivirus software we can automate the process and install the new one. There are scripts within the software…
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    Pros

    "Scalable solution for tracking and syncing through the Infoblox grid."
    "The installation is easy."
    "The solution offers so many great resources, it makes them a powerhouse in the market."
     

    Cons

    "Lacks network overview for the entire connected network."
    "The price could be a bit lower."
    "We did not like SolarWinds because it was not able to communicate between UPSA and our accounting system. They should have better integration."
     

    Pricing and Cost Advice

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    "The price of SolarWinds Network Automation Manager is fair. However, it is more expensive than ConnectWise."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Financial Services Firm
    16%
    Government
    12%
    Manufacturing Company
    10%
    Computer Software Company
    9%
    Computer Software Company
    11%
    Educational Organization
    11%
    Government
    10%
    Manufacturing Company
    10%
     

    Company Size

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    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
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    Also Known As

    NetMRI
    SolarWinds NAM
     

    Overview

    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

    Scale environments from 1,000 to tens of thousands of nodes with comprehensive performance, traffic, WAN, and switch port monitoring, automated change and configuration management, and IP address management in an integrated network automation software solution.

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    Sample Customers

    BlueCross BlueShield
    Maalem Financing Company, School City of Hammond
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