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SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer vs Symantec Network Performance & Optimization [EOL] comparison

 

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SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic ...
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
37
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Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (5th)
Symantec Network Performanc...
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
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Featured Reviews

Alex Kinyanjui - PeerSpot reviewer
May 24, 2024
Used for traffic devices to manage networks and create automated workflows
We identified the very important skills. This capability allows us to isolate and analyze elements that consume resources, enabling us to allocate dedicated resources. It has also allowed us to classify network devices based on their resource consumption, ensuring they don't overuse the available resources in the pool. Additionally, it helps us plan and reallocate resources for other needs. The alert system in SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is effective for maintaining network stability. The solution will undergo some integration. Once you have completed the integration, you won't need to intervene frequently. You can create automated workflows to send the data to the lab, enhancing its capabilities. 64 people are needed to do maintenance within an organization for traffic analyzers. SolarWinds needs to enhance its automation. If the automation were more advanced, it would be even better. Despite this, it's still quite effective from the endpoint perspective. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
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"SolarWinds' pricing structure is the primary reason why some customers opt for another solution such as ManageEngine NetFlow Analyzer. In NTA, you are charged per port, meaning that if you have a 24-port switch you will be charged for 24 individual nodes. ManageEngine NetFlow Analyzer, on the other hand, charges per switch, such that if you add a switch, the entire switch will count as one single node."
"The price of this solution is exceptional."
"We have licenses for SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer. In terms of pricing, its license is not that expensive versus other tools such as HP."
"Pricing for SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer is very high. I have a customer that needs the solution but doesn't have the budget for SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer because the problem is that you can't use the solution only. You have to buy requirements such as the SolarWinds NPM first, and some companies don't have the budget for all the required components and modules. SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer can cost up to $10,000, and some customers don't have that budget. Another product has all the modules that SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer has, with a very low price, that can be a replacement, which is ManageEngine NetFlow Analyzer. PRTG is another solution that can replace SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer."
"While the pricing is fair, it could be better."
"I don't have information on the licensing cost for SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer because it's bundled with another SolarWinds solution. My organization has seven different models and pays for the license yearly. My organization also had to deploy additional pollers, but the cost wasn't very expensive, though I can't give the exact numbers."
"We pay yearly, and we are happy with its price."
"The pricing is really good."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
68%
Computer Software Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
4%
Government
3%
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What is the best network monitoring software for large enterprises?
I have worked from 1973 with all kind of systems in large enterprises across the world. And have experience with all kind of software in monitoring from infra to end to end, it depends on the funct...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer?
The pricing is great. I would rate the pricing a three out of ten, where ten is the most expensive and one is cheap.
What needs improvement with SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer?
The product is the response. SolarWinds team's response when there is an issue with the responsiveness to address some of the issues is very slow. And also, if I have a priority issue that needs to...
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Also Known As

Netflow Traffic Analyzer
Blue Coat Network Performance & Optimization
 

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Oceaneering International, Asia Pacific Network Information Centre, 335th Signal Command, Immofori
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