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Fortinet FortiGate Cloud vs OpenText Network Node Manager i comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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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

"FortiGate Cloud boosts productivity because one solution covers all the requirements, features, and management functions. Staff can operate it with less security knowledge, so it decreases the workload of our security specialists. Anyone with training on the console can manage access to users and devices based on standardized structural services."
"The intel we get from Fortinet is its most valuable aspect."
"The main feature of FortiGate Cloud is that you don't need open ports for remote administration or management of FortiGate."
"Our customers implement this solution so that they can be assured of security in their environment."
"The VPN features are the most valuable."
"It’s easy to implement."
"We like the availability of the hardware and the service that we get from FortiGate, as well as the kind of reach that they have as a part of their sales folks."
"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."
"The platform has good stability."
"Most valuable function would have to the internal causal engine and its root cause analyzer which keep us updated on critical errors and incidents in our network environment."
"Topology creation is the most valuable feature."
"It's quite a mature solution."
"You can utilize the main file from various vendors for integration."
"It is stable for fault and availability."
"It is a scalable product."
"A good enterprise-level solution."
 

Cons

"We need some integration or communication between the endpoint and the firewall."
"Everything related to the graphical user interface should be improved."
"I recommend that Fortinet FortiGate Cloud improve their rules for configuration with each other."
"The new versions of the tool sometimes have bugs, and so we often have to spend a lot of time fixing issues in the solution. I want the patches offered by the product to be improved."
"We are seeking a solution that can monitor our network traffic running through 17 firewalls in Malaysia and Indonesia. We want a solution that can record and monitor all the logs from all the firewalls. We want to consolidate all our firewalls into one portal so we can monitor all the activities from all the firewalls."
"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."
"The improvements in pricing could make the product more accessible to a broader range of clients."
"There could be more network-related information like interpretation response. All the flows are limited and related to devices, certificates, and switches."
"Micro Focus Network Node Manager is not powered to drill down for traffic visibility."
"Only to improve the GUI."
"As the technologies evolve, also these solutions or the monitoring tools should evolve to cover the progress in technology, including capabilities related to monitoring of virtualized devices today, as the DNS is on the table in this way."
"Micro Focus Network Node Manager is not the best when it comes to drilling down for more visibility, especially regarding traffic."
"They should add AI options in the product's next release."
"The deployment architecture and installation part needs improvement."
"The resources utilized could be a bit higher, and that is one of the challenges that isn't optimized"
"The solution should integrate with NAC servers."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Fortinet FortiGate Cloud is moderately priced. I rate Fortinet FortiGate Cloud a five out of ten for pricing."
"The solution is relatively cost-effective compared to alternatives."
"The price of the product is approximately 10,000 Qatar Riyal ($2,750 USD), and another 10,000 Qatar Riyal for a three-year license."
"The price was more affordable compared to other models and brands we considered."
"While pricing could be more competitive, it ultimately depends on the client's budget and specific feature requirements."
"The pricing is mid-ranged, it's not very expensive but it's not the cheapest or most affordable in the market."
"Fortinet has only an annual payment method. There is no monthly payment option. They have only one standard license without any additional features."
"As with us, our customers need not pay for a license. One brings one's own."
"It's an expensive solution."
"It is more inexpensive than other products in the market."
"The solution is quite expensive."
"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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