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Cisco Prime [EOL] vs Junos Space Network Director comparison

Cisco and Juniper are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Additionally, 91% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Juniper users who would recommend it.
Cisco Prime [EOL]
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    91% willing to recommend
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    100% willing to recommend
     

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    We performed a comparison between Cisco Prime [EOL] and Junos Space Network Director based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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    Categories and Ranking

    Cisco Prime [EOL]
    Average Rating
    7.8
    Reviews Sentiment
    6.5
    Number of Reviews
    35
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
    Junos Space Network Director
    Average Rating
    7.6
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.0
    Number of Reviews
    4
    Ranking in other categories
    Network Management Applications (11th)
     

    Featured Reviews

    ZeeshanAli1 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Robust, cost-effective, and provides good visibility, but the scalability could improve
    We are extremely satisfied with the reliability and robustness of Cisco Prime Infrastructure, which we have been using for many years. Compared to newer products such as DNS centers or others, it has proven to be much more stable, which is important for large-scale operations. Stability is a primary concern for us, and we are glad that Cisco Prime Infrastructure meets our expectations in that regard. Furthermore, in regards to Legacy Plus new hardware, Cisco Prime has proven to be a reliable and adaptable solution thus far. Not only can it support older hardware, but it also has the capability to handle new features with the latest updates. If we consider new solutions such as DNS Center, we may have to sacrifice some legacy features that we still rely on. We may need to continue using these legacy features for a few more years due to various reasons such as budget constraints or the site not being a high priority. However, if we switch to a new product at this stage, we may lose a lot of the monitoring and other capabilities that we have with Cisco Prime. We have a close relationship with Cisco and understand that they are not prioritizing investments in Cisco Prime as they are encouraging customers to adopt the Cisco DNA Center. This means that we don't anticipate many new features to be added to the product in the future. While we know that we will eventually have to transition to a new solution, in the meantime, we plan to do a quick refresh of our legacy products.
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    Ibrahim Reda - PeerSpot reviewer
    High scalability network management with centralized control and an intuitive interface that provides efficient monitoring and configuration capabilities
    A centralized platform is crucial for efficiently managing all of our switches, which were previously handled individually, leading to significant challenges. This unified dashboard simplifies tasks like simultaneous switch upgrades, streamlining the process. It enables us to create reports that monitor site statuses, including uptime and downtime, which helps us evaluate each site's monthly uptime and assess its revenue potential based on operational time.
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    Quotes from Members

    We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
     

    Pros

    "If an AP or any wireless device goes into critical mode, Cisco Prime sends an alert. That is the most helpful feature."
    "As a large organization, it is difficult to individually monitor every device. Instead, we use Cisco Prime to keep an eye on the network and services. We do not use it as a node tool, as we have other tools for network operation centers. When services go down, it can cause issues, we rely on Cisco Prime to monitor and notify us of any service disruptions. We mainly use Cisco Prime Infrastructure for configuration-level tasks."
    "The hardware Cisco provides is excellent. It's a well-made product."
    "Cisco Prime is a good tool for inventory monitoring and wireless management."
    "The most valuable features of Cisco Prime include its comprehensive functionality as a one-stop solution for basic SNMP port management."
    "The most valuable feature of Cisco Prime is its excellent audio and video conferencing with clear quality and no interruptions."
    "The solution provides data that allows us to time travel through logs and perform remote operations or troubleshooting."
    "We use the solution to control the physical service station that is part of the SCADA network. We connect and control them remotely."
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    "The most valuable feature is the technical support, as it is better than others."
    "It allows me to do more of the basic firewall features, like traffic management and others, in a single pane of glass."
    "A centralized platform is crucial for efficiently managing all of our switches, which were previously handled individually, leading to significant challenges."
    "The most valuable feature is the management from a single pane of glass."
     

    Cons

    "The solution can be slow at times."
    "It should be able to monitor Palo Alto, Juniper, and Check Point products - not just Cisco solutions."
    "We would like to see the inclusion of detailed alerts."
    "If you think about a centralized monitoring system, Cisco Prime is not good because it does not support third-party vendors like Palo Alto or FortiGate."
    "The product's pricing can be cheaper."
    "The reporting could be simplified and the information made clearer to the user."
    "They could consider offering more flexible pricing options for their customers."
    "Cisco Prime's initial setup is complex."
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    "The upgrades are very time-consuming and difficult, and they often have to rebuild the product."
    "Its interface should be improved and enhanced to offer various functions, with flexible pricing"
    "I would like to them include network real-time performance and come up with a dashboard report."
    "I would like to see Space created to fully functional, where it's got multiple modules, particularly SD-WAN working on Corporate, or maybe become part of the Orchestrator portion."
     

    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "The price of Cisco Prime was reasonable because we purchased it as part of a Cisco One package. The package was a bundle of Cisco solutions together, such as Cisco ISE and CMX. The price is reasonable com compared to other solutions."
    "I would rate the pricing of Cisco Prime a seven out of ten."
    "You need to get special quotes from the company for each order."
    "If we have a license for Cisco DNA, we can use the same license for Cisco Prime."
    "I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
    "We update the license every five years."
    "Cisco Prime is an expensive solution."
    "The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive."
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    "This product is set at a good price point."
    "We would like the price to be reduced."
    "Typically, Juniper is more expensive than Cisco in initial costs, but overall, the long-term licensing fees that you're going to pay for Juniper versus Cisco is going to be less."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Computer Software Company
    16%
    Government
    14%
    Manufacturing Company
    10%
    Educational Organization
    6%
    Computer Software Company
    20%
    Government
    12%
    University
    7%
    Manufacturing Company
    6%
     

    Company Size

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    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
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    Questions from the Community

    What do you like most about Cisco Prime?
    The most valuable features of Cisco Prime include its comprehensive functionality as a one-stop solution for basic SNMP port management.
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    What needs improvement with Cisco Prime?
    The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive.
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    What is your primary use case for Cisco Prime?
    We use Cisco Prime for centralized configuration management backups and monitoring.
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    What do you like most about Junos Space Network Director?
    A centralized platform is crucial for efficiently managing all of our switches, which were previously handled individually, leading to significant challenges.
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    What needs improvement with Junos Space Network Director?
    Its interface should be improved and enhanced to offer various functions, with flexible pricing. It should provide the ability to modify interfaces, enabling actions like shutting them down, adding...
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    What is your primary use case for Junos Space Network Director?
    It served as my main point of contact for banking and the central tool for managing a large network of switches across multiple locations. The network consisted of about 3,300 switches, with roughl...
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    Overview

    Cisco Prime products deliver next-generation management by supporting an intuitive workflow-oriented user experience and integrated lifecycle operations across Cisco architectures, technologies, and networks.

    Juniper Junos Space Network Director can support IT staff can manage their physical and virtual enterprise networks through a single pane of glass. Junos Space Network Director is a automated turnkey network management solution. Administrators can use it to visualize, analyze, and control their entire enterprise networks. In the data center, your IT staff can use the tool to manage and synchronize physical and virtual environments. In the campus, Network Director automates routine management tasks such as network provisioning and troubleshooting, dramatically improving operational efficiency and reliability. Network Director also integrates with VMware vCenter and vRealize Operations (vROps). The management tool offers sophisticated analytics for high-performance data centers, while open RESTful APIs support service orchestration integration with third-party platforms.

     

    Sample Customers

    Mohawk Industries, Universidad EAFIT, Halton Healthcare
    St. Catherine's University, OneNet, University of New Haven, Frederick County Public Schools (Maryland), America's Test Kitchen
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