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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
77
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 (15th)
 

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 5.1%, down 5.2% compared to last year.
OpenText Network Node Manager i, on the other hand, focuses on Network Management Applications, holds 2.1% mindshare, up 1.5% 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 main advantage of FortiGate Cloud is its reliability, scalability, and pricing."
"The most effective features for managing cyber threats are IPS and application control."
"We are currently only using Fortinet VPN from Fortinet's suite of applications and solutions. During the nearly two years that I've been working here, we've experienced zero incidents with the Fortinet FortiGate Cloud hardware or software. However, our operational system lacks high availability, which became evident during two fires."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its ease of use."
"The most valuable features of the solution are the sandboxing part, filters, and SD-WAN."
"The hardware is reliable, and their support is excellent."
"I have found the SD-WAN, flexibility, and security the most valuable features."
"The main advantage of FortiGate Cloud is its reliability, scalability, and pricing."
"It's quite a mature solution."
"It is a scalable product."
"Topology creation is the most valuable feature."
"The platform has good stability."
"We do not have any issues stability-wise."
"Real time network monitoring application: It is very stable, which provides quick root cause analysis (RCA) for any network faults."
"The best feature is the solution's entire credibility with all vendors."
"You can utilize the main file from various vendors for integration."
 

Cons

"Fortinet could enhance their customer service by offering more direct remote sessions to resolve issues, as relying solely on documentation can be time-consuming."
"The product is not recommended on the basis of technical parameters. It is very tough to authenticate."
"We've not seen any areas for improvement."
"The robustness of the software could be improved."
"It would be better for us if Fortinet provided a private cloud, and they should provide more security on the public cloud. There are some minor issues with security with the public cloud. For example, anyone with a link can access the public cloud."
"The capacity to execute the solution needs to be improved. I would like to see management and analytics included in the solution."
"I recommend that Fortinet FortiGate Cloud improve their rules for configuration with each other."
"Fortinet FortiGate Cloud could improve security. Some of my customers do not trust on-cloud solutions."
"They should add AI options in the product's next release."
"Only to improve the GUI."
"The dashboards are not customizable and it's not user-friendly."
"The way the solution currently works means I'm not able to customize my own reports."
"Micro Focus Network Node Manager is not powered to drill down for traffic visibility."
"The deployment architecture and installation part needs improvement."
"Right now, we have open tickets and they are not closing as expected."
"The solution should integrate with NAC servers."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is more inexpensive than other vendors."
"The solution is relatively cost-effective compared to alternatives."
"The price of Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is affordable. However, lowering the price would be good for the end-users. The cost of the solution was approximately $800 per year. There are some additional features you can add in addition to the regular features."
"The price of FortiGate Cloud is generally cheaper than other similar products."
"We need to pay a yearly licensing fee for Fortinet FortiGate Cloud."
"All the consulting and deployment charges are included in the product's licenses. There are no additional costs."
"The pricing is mid-ranged, it's not very expensive but it's not the cheapest or most affordable in the market."
"The tool's pricing is fair. I rate it a six out of ten. You don't have to pay any additional costs."
"The solution is quite expensive."
"It's an expensive solution."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
8%
 

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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