Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform vs Exinda comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 10, 2024

The Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform and Exinda are strong competitors in the SD-WAN space. Exinda appears to have the upper hand due to its extensive features and better pricing and ROI.

Features: Aruba EdgeConnect offers dynamic path control, simplified network management, and user-friendly deployment. Exinda provides robust traffic shaping, application acceleration, and comprehensive traffic management solutions, giving it an edge in feature set.

Room for Improvement: Aruba EdgeConnect could benefit from better reporting capabilities, more third-party integrations, and refined financial analytics. Exinda needs improved configuration options, enhanced documentation, and a more intuitive user interface. Exinda’s ease of use limitations appear more impactful.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Aruba EdgeConnect offers a straightforward setup and responsive customer service, facilitating easier deployment and management. Exinda, while effective, demands more time and expertise for deployment due to complex settings and produces slightly less satisfactory customer service experiences.

Pricing and ROI: Aruba EdgeConnect has higher setup costs but delivers favorable ROI through high performance and reduced network complexity. Exinda offers competitive pricing with superior value-for-money reflected in user ROI reviews, with extra features justifying the price gap.

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Advanced security reporting has protected high-traffic betting platforms from constant attacks

I don't see room for improvement to Cloudflare Web Application Firewall. One thing I don't know much about because we have a dedicated IT team for that, and I'm not involved with Cloudflare much anymore. But if I were to compare them to F5, I would like to see more features that F5 offers. F5 has an option to bring the whole infrastructure, the whole WAF and all their packages, Bot Management, and everything else on your infrastructure. You need to install certain services from their side, and then you can choose if you would like requests to hit your servers immediately or if requests need to be proxied through F5 backbone. That would be a nice addition because we have 90% of the traffic as legit traffic coming from whitelisted servers. If it comes from whitelisted servers, I don't need to go every request through the backbone; I could easily just IP whitelist everything. Then I could maybe have Bot Management on my infrastructure that drastically reduces the price of Cloudflare. I would like to see Push CDN more improved in the next release of Cloudflare Web Application Firewall. And maybe something similar to Pushpin that Fastly has, which is an option where you can push messages that then can be scaled globally over the network. From our perspective, if we have a listener that listens for stock updates, I would just need to have one processor that pushes those updates to the Cloudflare API, and then Cloudflare would broadcast that message to all listeners. Cloudflare will check the order of the message, and if you, as a customer, are not connected or have some kind of network issue, when you reconnect, you will receive the latest state and missing updates.

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SatishKumar13

Deputy Manager at Savex Technologies Pvt Ltd

Reliable features and exceptional tech support enhance user experience

The Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is a fantastic solution based on my experience. The Zero-Touch Provisioning feature is one of the best features I have seen so far. While there are some aspects that need improvement on the technical side, when comparing it with other products and solutions, it performs well but still has room for enhancement.

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Marek Jaworski

Senior Engineer, Team Lead, Network Operations at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees

Allows us to have better control over our network by shaping traffic more gently

There might be room for improvement in the speed and throughput of some of their devices. They're getting a bit slow on some of the bigger devices. It would be helpful if there were some sort of an ISP model. Also, while I don't think it would be possible for them to do, it would be better if they had the Citrix support and the visualization to visualize your network. Besides that, it fits its purpose as a shaper and accelerator. Some people would say things like, "Add a firewall to it," but I disagree. I think a firewall's a firewall, and Exinda's a shaper and accelerator.

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Pros

"The rate limiting features and customizations in terms of URL match and applying policies are valuable to me."

"Caching is the most valuable feature of Cloudflare Web Application Firewall."

"We like that there's load balancing, firewall capabilities, DDoS protection, et cetera, all covered by Cloudflare."

"Cloudflare has positively impacted my organization by making it easier for me to handle and set up DNS for multiple clients; I can easily go in and access their accounts, make changes they need, and it's a one-stop shop."

"Cloudflare is cheaper compared to Azure WAF, which I have considered before."

"The stability of Cloudflare Web Application Firewall deserves a perfect 10 out of 10."

"For us, the key feature of Cloudflare is DDoS protection and IP hiding, especially since we are a crypto company."

"It is a SaaS solution unlike much of the competition."

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"Technical support is awesome, and transparency is there."

"The file and data reduction capabilities are very good, and without it, we have a great deal of network congestion."

"I had to deal with them on a couple of issues, but the tool's technical support is top-notch...The product's initial setup phase is straightforward and the easiest."

"At the moment, for us, it is a very good solution because it has all the features we need and it is not so expensive."

"The tool's most valuable feature is bandwidth optimization."

"I rate the Aruba EdgeConnect solution nine out of ten."

"Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect has high availability."

"The main differences between these solutions are that the pros of Aruba EdgeConnect are that it is easy to use, easy to implement, and has full ZTP with full coverage, whether it's SaaS or on-prem; they integrate with the SSC solutions."

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"One of the great things for us is that the solution works, and it works whether you're looking at it or not."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to provide very granular classes of service. That's important because it allows us to prioritize certain traffic types over others, to a very granular level."

"Compared to some of the stuff that I've used a decade ago, the Exinda solution is night and day."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to manage the traffic at the application layer. It makes things a lot easier. We're not digging for port numbers and IP addresses and different services... It makes us far more responsive in our ability to do things and speed up the process. We're a very small shop, so having something that's straightforward and easy to use is a big help."

"Customer Service: Top notchTechnical Support: Top notch"

"The benefit that we have seen is that if we turn it off, people notice that the applications are running slowly."

"The most valuable features are the shaper, accelerator, and the reporting... it will shape the traffic better than, for example, a Cisco, because it's more gentle on the shaping side of things. Suppose you were selling a 20-meg link. Because you can shape to the nth degree of traffic, the 20-meg link feels like about a 30 to 40-meg link."

"Getting Exinda was a life saver for our voice traffic"

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Cons

"We have noticed some latency when the call goes through the firewall. That could be improved."

"If they add logs history within the Cloudflare offering, that would be a great benefit."

"The product can improve by having more multitenancy capability, which is currently not available."

"Their documentation could be better. They don't have documentation that explains everything well. They have documentation for everything you're looking for, but they lack a single piece of documentation to tie everything together. As a new user or beginner, it took us a little bit of time to figure out how to put all these things in place."

"It would be ideal if the solution offered better log integration and more integration with different platforms."

"The learning curve was steep initially."

"They have some limitations with third-party integrations."

"The platform's control features related to real-time authentication and response time need improvement."

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"The support, which is the direct support from Aruba, has shortcomings and needs to be improved."

"In future releases, I would like to see security features, so Aruba might need some firewalls, like other vendors."

"Their WAN optimization in terms of wireless connectivity doesn't have a very good cellular capability."

"We would like to have better features for path selection. For example, if we know the network is going to go down then we would like to set up an alternate route for data packets in real-time."

"More technical sessions should be offered for deploying the solution."

"Reporting is something that they can improve on."

"Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform needs to improve integrations with other vendors."

"There are some functional limitations that could improve."

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"Creating the custom application is a bit awkward. I kind of have to guess my way through it sometimes."

"One of the concerns that we've had with Exinda is the fact that ever since GFI took over Exinda, they haven't really put in much time into actually developing the product."

"The areas for improvement would be around the support service that GFI provides."

"In terms of improvement, one thing that has always frustrated me about it is that when you look at real-time monitoring, you can only filter it by IP address. You can't filter it by anything else. It would be good if we could filter by VLAN."

"There might be room for improvement in the speed and throughput of some of their devices. They're getting a bit slow on some of the bigger devices. It would be helpful if there were some sort of an ISP model."

"It should improve the quality of service."

"It should improve the quality of service. It can improve their connection to the internet and your IP."

"More free training on the website for those just getting started."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The annual licensing fee is $10,000 USD."

"Cloudflare offers different types of subscriptions for businesses, enterprises, and personal users, and the pricing is negotiable."

"The solution is expensive."

"Cloudflare Web Application Firewall is more affordable than other solutions."

"It starts at $20 and can easily go up to $200 monthly"

"It is not too pricey."

"The pricing model is very straightforward compared to the competition. You just pay per month for the product and usage."

"What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing? I believe the pricing is not the best, but it's reasonable and acceptable. We also use the McAfee system in parallel. In terms of pricing, its okay - not great, but not bad either. It falls in the middle, which is acceptable. In terms of support licensing, last time, we were searching for a solution, and we considered products from resellers rather than directly from the cloud provider. However, the pricing we encountered was exceptionally high. As a result, we are inclined to select support from the reseller."

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"The licensing would be cheap if we compare it with the others, like Cisco."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is low, and ten is high, I rate the pricing around five to six."

"You have to negotiate when it comes to pricing and licensing."

"The license for Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect is paid annually."

"The license could improve for Silver Peak VX."

"Compared to other solutions, I think it is a cheap product in the market."

"The price of Silver Peak VX is reasonable but could improve."

"You can get both yearly and monthly options in licensing. It is not expensive."

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"The pricing and licensing are pretty fair and really competitive. There are other SD-WAN solutions that are pretty costly because they build in a service where they'll manage it for you, which is really great. I don't know if Exinda has that option as well. However, we are a small shop and cost-conscious. For things like this, we are accustomed to self-managing and this solution suits us just fine. For a tool that gives you, like the graphs and reporting, it has a fair price point."

"It is priced well for the market, for what it needs to do."

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Construction Company

17%

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Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

11%

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Computer Software Company

19%

Financial Services Firm

16%

Construction Company

10%

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Also Known As

Cloudflare WAF

Silver Peak NX, Silver Peak VX, Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect

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Overview

Cloudflare Web Application Firewall integrates DDoS protection, load balancing, and firewall capabilities. Its ease of use, configurability, and robust security measures make it a versatile choice for protecting web applications.

Cloudflare Web Application Firewall provides a comprehensive defense against threats with advanced reporting and robust security measures. It includes DNS integration, rate limiting, and extensive rule sets, all within a SaaS model that allows API configurability. Users value its caching, scalability, and pricing, although enhancements are needed in rate-limiting and third-party integration. Improvements in customer support, especially in India, real-time controls, and user documentation are also desired. Users seek a more intuitive dashboard, better log management, and improved alert systems, along with multitenancy capabilities and enhanced reporting.

What are the key features of Cloudflare Web Application Firewall?

DDoS Protection: Shields applications from denial-of-service attacks
Load Balancing: Ensures efficient traffic distribution
DNS Integration: Enhances domain name system security
Rate Limiting: Controls traffic flow and reduces abuse
Extensive Rule Sets: Offers customizable security rules

What benefits and ROI can users find in reviews?

Scalability: Easily adapts to growing business needs
Pricing: Offers reasonable pricing structure
Caching: Improves application performance and speed
Configurable Security: Provides customizable defense settings
Efficient Management: Simplifies security and application control

Cloudflare Web Application Firewall finds application in industries like banking and retail by acting as a comprehensive security gateway, managing authentication and authorization while protecting web applications from malicious Layer 7 traffic. It also implements load balancing, CDN, and zero-trust policies, supported by advanced reporting, analytics tools, and threat scoring to meet specific industry needs.

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Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is a comprehensive network management tool known for its user-friendly design and robust features like Zero-Touch Provisioning, advanced security, and the ability to optimize WAN. It offers various deployment modes and effective traffic management.

Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform provides a unified approach to managing network infrastructure with a single-controller architecture that simplifies operations compared to multi-controller systems. This platform integrates WAN optimization and offers advanced security, supporting asymmetric lines to minimize bandwidth usage and network congestion. Its pre-configured setup templates enhance network performance, while next-gen firewall capabilities provide complete security management. Although there are areas for improvement such as documentation, pricing, and integration with other vendors, it remains a flexible solution for both on-premises and cloud environments, helping businesses manage routing, bandwidth, and branch connections efficiently.

What are the key features of Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform?

Single-Controller Architecture: Simplifies management and enhances usability.
Traffic Flow Analysis: Offers intuitive insights for efficient network operations.
Zero-Touch Provisioning: Eases deployment and configuration processes.
WAN Optimization: Reduces network congestion and improves bandwidth efficiency.
Advanced Security: Provides integrated next-gen firewall and IDS/IPS capabilities.
Asymmetric Line Support: Allows for flexible network configurations.

What benefits or ROI should users look for in reviews?

Improved Network Efficiency: Streamlines performance through WAN optimization.
Enhanced Security: Provides comprehensive protection with integrated security features.
Flexible Deployment: Supports both on-premises and cloud environments.
Cost Efficiency: Simplifies operations and reduces overhead with single-controller design.
Centralized Management: Offers effective orchestration of network resources across branches.

In industries requiring high connectivity and efficient routing like telecommunications and finance, Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform replaces edge routers and integrates essential services such as firewalls and IDS/IPS. Organizations utilize its centralized orchestration to manage routing and bandwidth effectively, enhancing connectivity and managing latencies across satellite, MPLS, and internet links.

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Exinda provides granular traffic management and application performance monitoring with policy-based traffic shaping for prioritizing critical applications.

Exinda offers a user-friendly interface for managing bandwidth, ensuring business-critical applications receive priority while controlling non-essential traffic. Real-time monitoring offers network visibility, identifies bottlenecks, and suggests policy adjustments. It supports WAN optimization, satellite link management, and bandwidth control, aiding entities from corporate offices to remote locations.

What are Exinda's key features?

Granular Traffic Management: Provides precise control over network traffic.
Application Performance Monitoring: Monitors and analyzes application performance.
Policy-Based Traffic Shaping: Prioritizes critical applications efficiently.
Real-Time Monitoring Dashboard: Offers network visibility and identifies issues.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies bandwidth and traffic control.

What benefits or ROI should users look for?

Efficient Resource Utilization: Ensures critical applications receive necessary bandwidth.
Improved Network Performance: Identifies and resolves network bottlenecks.
Enhanced Traffic Control: Balances and limits non-critical traffic efficiently.
Actionable Insights: Provides recommendations for policy optimization.

Exinda is implemented in industries for WAN optimization, helping manage satellite links and control bandwidth on campuses and remote locations. It aids troubleshooting by monitoring satellite services and prioritizes network traffic for customers.

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