Micetro Reviews

We use it to manage our DHCP servers and DNS and to gain more insightful information on what is on the network.

I can better see what is in the scope, especially what is there and what needs a reservation, allowing me to tidy up my scope effectively.

We do not use the API, but for DNS and DHCP, it unifies the management. Changes are faster because we can find the information better, especially if something is not known to us in the IT department. We can find the information faster. It saves time and gives us more insights into information.

We were able to realize its benefits immediately.

The manageability is a standout feature. I have one console for DHCP and DNS. It allows me to easily make changes, especially in the IPAM module. I can easily make reservations in the HEP and change reservations, which is not possible with Microsoft management. 

The management console of Microsoft did not give good management options. We now have one console. We can also see which IP addresses were given in the past. It is more convenient.

I could learn it very fast. I did not have any training. We did a PoC with BlueCat, and during the PoC, I learned the things I needed.

In the web version, I cannot change the IP addresses in the reservation, whereas in the app version, I can. It is a feature I would like to see available in the web version.

I have used the solution for about half a year.

It is stable. I have not had any issues with it so far. I would rate it a ten out of ten for stability.

We have not changed the number of servers, but I would rate its scalability an eight out of ten.

We have three locations at our school, but we have one big network. It is managed only from one side. We manage it with two people. Our school has about 3,000 users including teachers, staff, and students. We have about 1,700 devices.

I would rate them a nine out of ten.

Positive

We were using Microsoft management. The main reason for switching was the need for more insight and information about the network. The management has become easier.

As compared to Windows DNS, Micetro is a bit easier because you have more information, and it is presented better.

I tried it first for an hour or so, but I misread the instructions. I called BlueCat Networks. After that, in one and a half hours, it was up and running. A week later, we had another call, and we added some things. The complete installation and configuration took two hours.

The installation of Micetro was non-disruptive to our environment. That was the reason why we chose Micetro. We did not have to change anything.

It requires a little bit of maintenance. We have two people for maintenance, but until now, I have done all the maintenance. The updates were very simple. I made a snapshot of the virtual machine, and after that, I ran the update. Until now, it has all gone perfectly.

I started myself. I misread one thing, so they helped me. After that, it was very simple.

I carried out the installation and configuration myself. My colleague reviewed the product and acknowledged the calls but did not participate in the installation.

It is challenging to quantify, but comparing it to the old Microsoft management, it has reduced my management time by half.

As a school, we received a special price. It is more expensive after being taken over by BlueCat but not prohibitively so. The product simplifies life, and the license is not very pricey.

I would recommend Micetro because it is easy to operate. In larger teams, different roles can be assigned to people. It is easy to maintain and provides much more inside information about what's on your network. 

I would rate Micetro a nine out of ten. 

Our primary use for Micetro is IP address management, leveraging its built-in IPAM features. Since we also own the DNS module, we've integrated that functionality as well.

We implemented Micetro because we were using a homegrown solution that was not meeting our needs.

Initially, we paid for professional implementation assistance when deploying Micetro, but we soon discovered it to be user-friendly. We were able to implement it ourselves without needing professional services. The interface is intuitive for those with some understanding of the system, and overall, Micetro has been a great product for us.

If you were a Windows DNS administrator, and you were to switch to Micetro, there would be almost no learning curve.

Integrating Micetro was simple. We had it running in one day.

Before Micetro, requesting an IP address for a new device involved a manual process with multiple emails and required IT intervention. Now, it's entirely automated, freeing up our team's time and significantly speeding up the build process. Micetro has greatly simplified IP address management for us.

We only use the two modules we subscribe to but all the server management is under one GUI.

Micetro has improved our DDI operations by unifying server management. Our previous system suffered from unreliable automated scans and outdated DNS entries. Since switching, we haven't encountered a single issue, and Micetro's streamlined approach has significantly sped up deployments of hardware, software, and anything requiring an IP address.

Switching to Micetro from our old, cumbersome system brought immediate benefits. Previously, a simple task like checking and reserving an IP address required navigating multiple screens and manual verification. Micetro streamlines everything into a single interface with intuitive right-click actions for availability checks, reservations, and DHCP assignments.

Micetro's non-disruptive installation is a major benefit. Disruptive installs require after-hours work during maintenance windows, which strains our technicians by taking time away from their personal lives and forcing them to work outside of regular business hours. Ideally, all installations should be non-disruptive like Micetro.

Micetro required minimal work on our endpoint devices; the change happened at the network level on our existing DNS server. After a simple authorization process, we were up and running, making it a very straightforward implementation.

The most valuable feature is IP address management which automatically updates a central database by leveraging DNS. IPAM also continuously checks for available IP addresses, streamlining the process of identifying usable addresses for new devices within our network scope.

We initially purchased professional services from Micetro, but they didn't reach out to us until after we had already set up and been using the application for several weeks. In retrospect, it would have been more helpful if Micetro had been more proactive in contacting us as a new customer who purchased their professional services.

I have been using Micetro for one year.

Micetro has proven to be a reliable tool, consistently available whenever needed without any downtime or stability problems.

Micetro has been seamlessly scaling to meet all our needs. It manages both internal DNS and external DNS via Route 53, and its performance has been consistently impressive.

We previously used an in-house solution that was not user-friendly.

The initial deployment was straightforward and was completed in one day.

Internal policies necessitated having two people on hand for the deployment, even though a single person possesses the necessary skills to complete it themselves.

The implementation was completed in-house.

Micetro's renewal price was in line with expectations, increasing slightly from last year but not significantly more than the typical year-over-year price increases we see across the market. This reasonable renewal price didn't prompt us to consider switching products.

For colleagues struggling with managing DNS across a hybrid cloud environment with manual updates on multiple interfaces, I recommend Micetro. It delivers on its promises, consolidating DNS management for both cloud and on-premise environments into a single, lag-free, user-friendly interface. 

We evaluated ManageEngine and one other solution that we discounted quickly because their migration was wonky.

We ultimately chose Micetro because ManageEngine's interface felt cumbersome. While ManageEngine offered a variety of products with a unified activation system similar to Micetro's, it also included unrelated applications within that interface, making navigation clunky. The lack of a clean and focused interface on ManageEngine's side led us to select Micetro.

I would rate Micetro ten out of ten.

Micetro requires minimal maintenance; we'll only need to install updates. While automatic updates might be available, we follow the standard practice of manually reviewing update information before installation. This occasional task is the extent of Micetro's maintenance needs.

Initially hesitant to grant Micetro full control, we used it as a basic IPAM system without write-back capabilities or active DNS. We quickly recognized this as a mistake and enabled Micetro's full functionality. The product has been flawless, with no issues like bad records or duplicate IPs. Trust the product and leverage its full potential from the start.