We primarily use the solution for access management.
Engineer at a non-profit with 1-10 employees
Reliable and scalable but needs better reporting
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is stable and reliable."
- "The product is stable, I haven't noticed any bugs or glitches, and I haven't seen it crash or freeze, so it seems to be reliable and the performance is good."
- "The solution is quite costly."
- "The solution is pretty technical. The initial setup is complex."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The solution is stable and reliable.
The scalability is good.
What needs improvement?
The solution is pretty technical.
The initial setup is complex.
The solution is quite costly.
The solution could offer better reporting.
The management aspect of the solution needs improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used the solution for one year.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable. I haven't noticed any bugs or glitches and I haven't seen it crash or freeze. It seems to be reliable and the performance is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution can scale if a company needs to expand it. It's not a problem.
How are customer service and support?
I've been able to work with technical support in the past and I have had positive experiences. When we have issues, they help. We are satisfied with their services.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not very straightforward or easy. It's complex.
What about the implementation team?
I can handle the initial setup myself. I do not need the assistance of an integrator or consultant.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is expensive. It's not a cheap product.
You do need to pay extra for certain features and services.
What other advice do I have?
Our company didn't use F5 ourselves, however, we sell F5 products. We're resellers.
Overall, I would rate the solution at a seven out of ten.
I'd recommend this solution to other users and companies.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. reseller
Presale Engineer at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees
Easy to install, simple to use, and the SSL VPN is good
Pros and Cons
- "This is a product that is easy to install and integrate, and it is simple to use."
- "The F5 Access Policy Manager is something that I have experience with and I am happy with it."
- "The price of this product can be improved."
- "The price of this product can be improved."
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