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Fortinet FortiGate Cloud vs OpenText Network Node Manager i comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiGate Cloud
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
75
Ranking in other categories
Firewall Security Management (5th)
OpenText Network Node Manag...
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
5.9
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (12th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Fortinet FortiGate Cloud and OpenText Network Node Manager i aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is designed for Firewall Security Management and holds a mindshare of 5.4%, up 5.0% compared to last year.
OpenText Network Node Manager i, on the other hand, focuses on Network Management Applications, holds 2.2% mindshare, up 1.7% since last year.
Firewall Security Management
Network Management Applications
 

Featured Reviews

IgnitiusMolepo - PeerSpot reviewer
The hub-and-spoke setup is useful because I can manage security from where I am, while the IT engineers in branch offices can handle it on their end.
When we're upgrading, it's sometimes quite challenging, especially firmware. We usually don't upgrade unless we have a bug, and we still feel it's not safe to react instead of being proactive. We often have some delays when updating FortiGuard, too. Nevertheless, I believe that it's okay most of the time with proper management. We also run into some problems using FortiGate as a UTM solution. I feel like maybe they're not giving me a full view of the other components that they have in that box. Their box has some DDoS defense, but I need complete DDoS protection. I must not have light DDoS protection on other UTM boxes because if I'm uncertain about the security posture, it will compromise me. We like having everything in one box because running multiple boxes eats up more resources on the computing level. We need a total solution, not half-half.
Mirit Goldring-Boymshtain - PeerSpot reviewer
Easy-to-implement product with a valuable map topology feature
The platform has a lot of interesting capabilities. Implementation is simplified, in contrast to some products like SolarWinds, where external assistance is often required for meet uploads. It is more inexpensive than other products in the market. In a specific customer implementation, the complex topology of the customer's network revealed a separate and closed segment at one of their sites. We could not understand the status of the broken network and devices. With the help of NNMi, we got a view of the issues. The product helps us reduce downtime and improve incident response time by offering remediation options. The tools run automatically, checking the network activities for different areas and time zones. It provides efficient documentation, interface, and integration features. I rate the product a nine out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiGate Cloud are ease of use and the simplicity of maintenance and configuration. Additionally, the modularity of the solution is very easy to handle, it is convenient."
"This is a vast system that includes a lot of features."
"Fortinet FortiGate Cloud makes it easy to manage different firewalls in different branches or locations from one place."
"The initial setup is relatively easy."
"The most valuable features of Fortinet FortiGate Cloud are the IPS, SSL Wireless, and VPN. Additionally, packet inspection and point-to-point VPN application control are useful."
"Fortinet FortiGate Cloud has security features like DDoS protection and UTM."
"The solution is scalable because they have models that allow it to be right sized."
"It covers all needs of our customers and works well. It is also easy to deploy and troubleshoot."
"You can utilize the main file from various vendors for integration."
"We do not have any issues stability-wise."
"It is a scalable product."
"It's quite a mature solution."
"The platform has good stability."
"The best feature is the solution's entire credibility with all vendors."
"Real time network monitoring application: It is very stable, which provides quick root cause analysis (RCA) for any network faults."
"If you install one node on Network Node Manager and want to scale it up, it's pretty easy to create more nodes."
 

Cons

"The product is not recommended on the basis of technical parameters. It is very tough to authenticate."
"There is room for improvement in the VPN connection."
"FortiGate Cloud could be improved with increased granularity for our control."
"I think the tool has some limitations when one tries to scale up, making it an area where improvements are required."
"There are some areas that need improvement regarding customer support."
"It is currently durable, but they may be able to improve it further. They can adapt Cisco technology because of its durability."
"We do find we get a bit of a lag."
"The console or demonstration tool could be more user friendly."
"When I open a ticket, usually they respond very late. Some of the people I negotiate with seem undertrained."
"Right now, we have open tickets and they are not closing as expected."
"Only to improve the GUI."
"We had some issues with some of the features, some modules are not meeting expectations."
"The dashboards are not customizable and it's not user-friendly."
"The deployment architecture and installation part needs improvement."
"They should add AI options in the product's next release."
"Reporting. Even though this is available in separate software (iSPI) there is potential in making the reporting more SLA-aware and more intuitive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"When comparing this solution to others it is less expensive and there is an annual license required."
"I rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten."
"Every year, the product's prices go up and it has been continuing since the past three years. I have seen that the feedback related to the product from our department is that there is always a need for new devices without which there would be no security."
"Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is cheaper than VMware and Cisco in the Bangladeshi market. Its pricing is reasonable."
"The solution is relatively cost-effective compared to alternatives."
"If you purchase any Fortinet firewall, they will give you FortiCloud for 100 GB for free. You can access Fortinet FortiGate Cloud freely up to certain limits."
"The price is over $1,000 USD annually."
"The solution is mid-priced when compared to other products."
"It is more inexpensive than other products in the market."
"The solution is priced mid-range compared to the competition."
"I wasn't involved in the pricing, but I think it's quite expensive."
"It's an expensive solution."
"The solution is quite expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
21%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Government
6%
Computer Software Company
19%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
Fortinet FortiGate Cloud has valuable firewall, SSL VPN, and web filtering features.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
The pricing of Fortinet FortiGate is very competitive when compared to other industry-leading products such as Palo Alto and Cisco devices.
What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiGate Cloud?
There are some areas that need improvement regarding customer support. Fortinet could enhance their customer service by offering more direct remote sessions to resolve issues, as relying solely on ...
What needs improvement with Micro Focus Network Node Manager?
They should add AI options in the product's next release.
What is your primary use case for Micro Focus Network Node Manager?
We use the product monitoring network infrastructure, interfaces, and devices.
 

Also Known As

FortiCloud, FortiGate Cloud
Micro Focus Network Node Manager, Network Node Manager, HPE Network Node Manager
 

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Sample Customers

Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
IPC, Exelon, VivaCom, 
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