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Pros
"It is stable and reliable.""One of the most valuable features of this solution is network management. The customer is able to manage their network from home or we can also manage the whole customer network.""It has good reporting and analytics, that most people can understand without too much difficulty."

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"It's perfect for network configuration management. It's easy to use.""The features we find most valuable is the configuration backup automation, the configuration compliance, the security vulnerability detection and upgrading devices.""The most valuable features the solution offers are compliance, reliability, and information about reliability.""The most valuable Real-time fault detection is beneficial as it enables the identification of changes made to a device's configuration through the SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager. This makes it easy to pinpoint which configurations were added or removed, potentially causing network issues. Such changes are saved in logs for future reference.""Its main functionality is highly beneficial as it centralizes the management of configuration items across the network.""It is a stable solution.""We push all our configurations to the servers with ease and the logs capture almost all the transactions needed for an internal audit.""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."

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Cons
"The setup can be complex.""Security is an area that could use some work."

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"The only thing that requires some experience, and training doesn't fix, is how to set up your custom policy-based reports to check compliance.""Its look and feel can be improved. They can also put in more effort into building the THWACK community and use the information about various customer issues and requests to build the new releases.""The third-party plugins available in the solution could improve. I have received some issues with the templates.""The Network Configuration Manager needs to improve the access control list compliance.""The interface of solar winds could be improved.""The solution could improve by being more secure.""Improvements are needed in the automatic network mapping function.""Its customer service response could be faster."

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  • "The price of the solution could be more affordable. Customers want to use their own cheap connection and also do not want to pay too much for services from this solution, it becomes too expensive."
  • "I would say, from our cost perspective, they are extremely competitive."
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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:We pay a monthly fee in order to use the product. While there may be extra costs above the standard licensing fee for us, there is no extra cost for the customer.
    Top Answer:Security needs to be improved. They have some security, however, additional security functions are not available. The setup can be complex.
    Top Answer:We primarily use the solution for connectivity to the majority of our customers, for national and international deployments.
    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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    Also Known As
    SolarWinds NCM
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    Overview

    Nuage Networks Virtualized Network Services (VNS) automate branch site connectivity and gives you deployment options for cloud integration and branch VPN services. Nuage Networks VNS offers a fresh approach to the enterprise WAN. It seamlessly links all your locations - regardless of size or geography - while reducing your need for customized networking. Nuage Networks VNS is based on an overlay model that can use any IP network to provide connectivity between sites. It gives maximum flexibility and enables to choose from multiple access or last-mile technologies, including copper, fiber and mobile broadband.

    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.
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    United Lincolnshire Hospitals, Air Rarotonga, NetSuite, Thai AirAsia, REA Group, 335th Signal Command, Agilisys, Marine Expeditionary Force
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company22%
    Comms Service Provider18%
    Retailer9%
    Financial Services Firm8%
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    Manufacturing Company25%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Sports Company13%
    Healthcare Company13%
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    Government13%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Company Size
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    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise60%
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    Small Business48%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise30%
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    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise64%
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    Nuage Networks is ranked 11th in Network Automation with 4 reviews while SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager is ranked 3rd in Network Automation with 21 reviews. Nuage Networks is rated 8.8, while SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Nuage Networks writes "Great multi-tenancy and routing functionalities but needs more security capabilities". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager writes "Network configuration is done well; great pricing". Nuage Networks is most compared with Cisco SD-WAN, Cisco ACI, VMware NSX, Fortinet FortiGate and VMware SD-WAN, 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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