NetScaler and Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista compete in the application delivery and network management space. NetScaler appears to have the upper hand in advanced application delivery due to its robust traffic management features and Citrix integration.
Features: NetScaler provides strong features like load balancing, SSL offload, and Global Server Load Balancing, ideal for advanced application delivery needs. Its integration with Citrix solutions and a responsive support system add to its appeal. Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista stands out in network management and monitoring, unifying management of wired and wireless equipment with robust analytics capabilities. Its straightforward interface simplifies network tasks.
Room for Improvement: NetScaler could enhance its offering with more innovative features like asymmetric web content optimization and improve the manageability of updates and configuration processes. Users also suggest better scripting support. Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista needs more flexibility in administrative options, improved CLI usability, and better scalability in wireless management. There is also a need to enhance heat management for equipment.
Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: NetScaler supports various deployment environments, including hybrid and public cloud, providing flexibility. Customers appreciate generally good support but note occasional inconsistency. Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista primarily offers an on-premises deployment with a simpler installation process, though its technical support is noted to be less responsive at times.
Pricing and ROI: NetScaler is noted for high upfront costs and expensive licensing, though its capabilities and stability offer good ROI. Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is priced as a one-time license, often seen as more cost-effective but still can be considered expensive by some users. Both solutions deliver strong ROI through efficiency and security features.
Get cohesive management and network-wide visibility with a full set of tools for converged campus networks and data centers.
With this comprehensive and powerful network management tool, you’ll benefit from a full set of components for infrastructure and device configuration, monitoring, backup, scheduling, security, alerts, quarantine, troubleshooting, downtime resolution, and overall management.
Along with making day-to-day network operations more efficient, the Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 2500 Network Management System (NMS) provides all the network management tools and reports you need to track and achieve your business goals.
One platform for a consistent application delivery and security experience because nobody has time to learn multiple systems to manage ADC deployments. NetScaler is built with a single code base using a software-based architecture, so no matter which ADC form factor you choose — hardware, virtual machine, bare metal, or container — the behavior will be the same.
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