Project Manager in IT at IT Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.
Real User
Top 10
Dec 16, 2025
I sometimes receive calls from our customers regarding issues such as firewall login failures due to firmware problems. We recovered from a firmware crash by logging in safe mode, performing OS upgrades, and reinstalling firmware, which solved the issue. This is the main outcome we have received from customers, and generally, everything works fine with the solution; it is indeed a very good solution compared to other OEMs. As of now, nothing specific comes to mind that I can propose as add-on features for SonicWall NSv. If I receive any responses or suggestions from customers, I will certainly raise a feature request to SonicWall. I chose a rating of nine out of ten for SonicWall NSv instead of a perfect ten because Palo Alto and Cisco firewalls excel in threat detection and analysis, which SonicWall NSv can improve. SonicWall NSv does a good job, but some threats that are captured successfully by Palo Alto and Cisco are sometimes missed in SonicWall NSv. For anyone considering SonicWall NSv, if a customer does not want to install any hardware in their on-premises network, recommending SonicWall NSv is a good option. Most customers are using on-premises servers such as VMware or Hyper-V, making it a cost-effective choice. From my end, I have shared all that I can for now. If I receive any further responses from customers or if any questions arise, I will ensure to suggest ideas and inquiries to our contact at SonicWall SE, with whom we are already in touch. My overall review rating for SonicWall NSv is nine out of ten.
My advice for others looking into using SonicWall NSv is to consider its reliability, scalability, and the fact that you can have a great firewall at a low cost. I have rated this product a 10.
Senior Escalation Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
MSP
Top 10
Nov 1, 2025
Integration is something worth discussing. SonicWall NSv integrates well with my existing systems. I have a built-in syslog system called ForVideo, and I can ingest all logs from SonicWall NSv appliance that I may not be able to get from a FortiGate. My advice to others looking into using SonicWall NSv is that if deploying SonicWall NSv, I would really consider using Policy Mode over Classic Mode. I know it is quite a change going to that mode, but if you have to change to Policy Mode in the future, then you are looking at redeploying SonicWall NSv. If you deploy it from the start, you have that scalability to continue to grow. I would rate this product a seven out of ten.
We use SonicWall’s Content Filtering, Gateway, and IPS security tools. Most solutions have similar features. When we deployed the tool in our organization, it had all the technical functionality we needed. It is still relevant and fits our requirements. Currently, we are on Azure. Before, we had an on-premises setup. We were using VMware for our on-premises setup. Overall, I rate the tool an eight out of ten.
Information Technology Specialist at a construction company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Nov 21, 2023
I recommend thorough planning before deploying the solution. This involves creating a detailed implementation plan, identifying and documenting all necessary rules, and understanding the ports that must be open. Due to the specificity of rules in SonicWall, meticulous planning is crucial. It is advisable to maintain a notebook to avoid creating confusion or errors during the deployment process. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
SonicWall NSV has a user-friendly configuration. SonicWall NSV is more suited for the SMB (small and medium-sized business) segment. Overall, I rate SonicWall NSV a five out of ten.
IT Project Manager at LifeCell international Pvt.Ltd
Real User
Jun 14, 2023
SonicWall NSV is a good solution on-premise, with no additional charges. We have load balancing in the SonicWall NSV. Different solutions are coming into the market. It will be good if operations happen offline since there won't be any downtime, and it will help the business run continuously. When people start working from home, and the number of users increases, we can go with the cloud firewall, which gives double security. Overall, I rate SonicWall NSV a ten out of ten.
I recommend Sophos because I have several issues with SonicWall. Even though we had some issues, we still believe SonicWall is a good solution. I would rate SonicWall NSV an eight out of ten.
I have used FireEye in conjunction with this product and it was great. My advice for anybody who is considering SonicWall NSV is to look at what environment they came from, especially if it was Cisco, and compare the two of them. They need to be prepared for what they may give up. For example, compared to Cisco, reporting is better than it is in SonicWall. Essentially, you have to find out what you're going to give up for the money you're going to save. Once that is determined and you weigh the pros and cons, including how important what you're giving up is, you can decide. It is important to remember that as far as security and stability go, you're not giving up anything. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.
SonicWall NSV is a software-based virtual firewall that provides additional security for customers with public-facing servers or services on Microsoft Azure. The AGSS Bundle is considered the most valuable feature, providing security services such as antivirus, intrusion prevention system, and anti-spyware botnet GUI.
Additionally, customization of firewall rules provides great value to customers, allowing them to lock things up in the way they desire. SonicWall NSV offers extensive...
I sometimes receive calls from our customers regarding issues such as firewall login failures due to firmware problems. We recovered from a firmware crash by logging in safe mode, performing OS upgrades, and reinstalling firmware, which solved the issue. This is the main outcome we have received from customers, and generally, everything works fine with the solution; it is indeed a very good solution compared to other OEMs. As of now, nothing specific comes to mind that I can propose as add-on features for SonicWall NSv. If I receive any responses or suggestions from customers, I will certainly raise a feature request to SonicWall. I chose a rating of nine out of ten for SonicWall NSv instead of a perfect ten because Palo Alto and Cisco firewalls excel in threat detection and analysis, which SonicWall NSv can improve. SonicWall NSv does a good job, but some threats that are captured successfully by Palo Alto and Cisco are sometimes missed in SonicWall NSv. For anyone considering SonicWall NSv, if a customer does not want to install any hardware in their on-premises network, recommending SonicWall NSv is a good option. Most customers are using on-premises servers such as VMware or Hyper-V, making it a cost-effective choice. From my end, I have shared all that I can for now. If I receive any further responses from customers or if any questions arise, I will ensure to suggest ideas and inquiries to our contact at SonicWall SE, with whom we are already in touch. My overall review rating for SonicWall NSv is nine out of ten.
My advice to others looking into using SonicWall NSv is that I can actually refer them to it. I would rate this product an 8 out of 10.
My advice for others looking into using SonicWall NSv is to consider its reliability, scalability, and the fact that you can have a great firewall at a low cost. I have rated this product a 10.
Integration is something worth discussing. SonicWall NSv integrates well with my existing systems. I have a built-in syslog system called ForVideo, and I can ingest all logs from SonicWall NSv appliance that I may not be able to get from a FortiGate. My advice to others looking into using SonicWall NSv is that if deploying SonicWall NSv, I would really consider using Policy Mode over Classic Mode. I know it is quite a change going to that mode, but if you have to change to Policy Mode in the future, then you are looking at redeploying SonicWall NSv. If you deploy it from the start, you have that scalability to continue to grow. I would rate this product a seven out of ten.
I would definitely recommend SonicWall NSv to other organizations for obvious reasons. My overall rating for SonicWall NSv is nine.
Out of ten, I would rate the solution at an eight.
We use SonicWall’s Content Filtering, Gateway, and IPS security tools. Most solutions have similar features. When we deployed the tool in our organization, it had all the technical functionality we needed. It is still relevant and fits our requirements. Currently, we are on Azure. Before, we had an on-premises setup. We were using VMware for our on-premises setup. Overall, I rate the tool an eight out of ten.
I recommend thorough planning before deploying the solution. This involves creating a detailed implementation plan, identifying and documenting all necessary rules, and understanding the ports that must be open. Due to the specificity of rules in SonicWall, meticulous planning is crucial. It is advisable to maintain a notebook to avoid creating confusion or errors during the deployment process. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
SonicWall NSV has a user-friendly configuration. SonicWall NSV is more suited for the SMB (small and medium-sized business) segment. Overall, I rate SonicWall NSV a five out of ten.
SonicWall NSV is a good solution on-premise, with no additional charges. We have load balancing in the SonicWall NSV. Different solutions are coming into the market. It will be good if operations happen offline since there won't be any downtime, and it will help the business run continuously. When people start working from home, and the number of users increases, we can go with the cloud firewall, which gives double security. Overall, I rate SonicWall NSV a ten out of ten.
I rate SonicWall NSV an eight out of ten.
I recommend Sophos because I have several issues with SonicWall. Even though we had some issues, we still believe SonicWall is a good solution. I would rate SonicWall NSV an eight out of ten.
I have used FireEye in conjunction with this product and it was great. My advice for anybody who is considering SonicWall NSV is to look at what environment they came from, especially if it was Cisco, and compare the two of them. They need to be prepared for what they may give up. For example, compared to Cisco, reporting is better than it is in SonicWall. Essentially, you have to find out what you're going to give up for the money you're going to save. Once that is determined and you weigh the pros and cons, including how important what you're giving up is, you can decide. It is important to remember that as far as security and stability go, you're not giving up anything. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.