Fortinet FortiManager vs OpenText Network Node Manager i comparison

Fortinet FortiManager vs. OpenText Network Node Manager i

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Categories and Ranking

Fortinet FortiManager

Ranking in Network Management Applications

2nd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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OpenText Network Node Manag...

Ranking in Network Management Applications

13th

Average Rating

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Network Management Applications category, the mindshare of Fortinet FortiManager is 5.0%, down from 5.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Network Node Manager i is 2.1%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Network Management Applications

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HamedWasel

Senior Network Security Engineer at Orange

Easy to set up with good integration capabilities but we've had troubles when moving devices

We've faced an issue when we need to move devices. Templates need to be recreated instead of having the policies, et cetera, cut and pasted over. Everything should just move over when we need to move devices instead of recreating everything from scratch. For the IPSEC tunnels, Fortimanager doesn't have all of the features that are available on Fortigate.

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Mirit Goldring-Boymshtain

Delivery Manager at We R Tech

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.

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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

"I like the rapid deployment feature. I also like that it's easy to troubleshoot. FortiManager is amazing because we can have a centralized policy. All our devices are integrated, and we can also engage in troubleshooting. We can use it for different deployments. One fantastic feature is the ability to create a version and deploy it immediately."

"It can scale well."

"FortiManager helps automate configuration deployment, allowing us to plan and schedule configurations."

"The initial setup was straightforward."

"Fortinet FortiManager allows you to manage multiple FortiGate devices from a single console, and this is a valuable product feature."

"Everybody is quite happy with the way that the graphical user interface works."

"It would normally take us a handful of days to install one FortiGate instance on one site. But with this technology, zero-touch deployment, we need just one hour or maybe as little as 30 minutes to install one site. It is much more efficient."

"The central management feature is the most valuable to me."

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"The platform has good stability."

"It is stable for fault and availability."

"We do not have any issues stability-wise."

"The best feature is the solution's entire credibility with all vendors."

"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."

"Real time network monitoring application: It is very stable, which provides quick root cause analysis (RCA) for any network faults."

"It gives us a good overview of what's happening in our networks and the devices in the networks."

"Topology creation is the most valuable feature."

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Cons

"The product is not very stable."

"I didn't like the connectivity with FortiManager and FortiSwitch, which was buggy and annoying and had fewer features."

"When I started, it was a bit difficult, however, now it's okay. It can be a bit complex for basic users."

"It's a difficult process to transfer one interface from one virtual domain to another."

"The reporting details have room for improvement."

"The information extraction through command lines was could improve to some extent. Although there were some command lines available, there were not enough options. For instance, I needed to obtain the management IP address of my two Fortigates, but the Fortinet FortiManager did not provide me with the IP address on the LAN interface. I attempted to find this information through the command line but was unsuccessful. I also searched for articles on the internet, but could not find a solution. This is an aspect that could be improved or potentially there is a method to access this information that I have yet to discover."

"FortiManager needs to handle different firewall versions more efficiently."

"We have some visibility issues with the reporting."

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"The solution should integrate with NAC servers."

"We had some issues with some of the features, some modules are not meeting expectations."

"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."

"The way the solution currently works means I'm not able to customize my own reports."

"The resources utilized could be a bit higher, and that is one of the challenges that isn't optimized"

"Only to improve the GUI."

"Micro Focus Network Node Manager is not the best when it comes to drilling down for more visibility, especially regarding traffic."

"When I open a ticket, usually they respond very late. Some of the people I negotiate with seem undertrained."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Compared to Check Point or Cisco, Fortinet FortiManager is more affordable but it is still on the higher end."

"The pricing model is affordable."

"Fortinet is a high-end product and the cost is high. They should consider reducing the price, especially for existing customers."

"The price point is very good."

"Pricing could improve a little bit so I rate it a seven out of ten."

"This is an affordable solution, and its licensing model is based on the number of devices."

"Fortinet FortiManager is costly."

"The solution requires you to have a license for every device, as well as for any advanced features being used, which makes it costly for high-volume users. However, for a large-scale environment with a lot of customers we have found it to be a worthwhile investment."

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"The solution is priced mid-range compared to the competition."

"The solution is quite expensive."

"I wasn't involved in the pricing, but I think it's quite expensive."

"It's an expensive solution."

"It is more inexpensive than other products in the market."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

19%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

19%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Fortinet FortiManager?

The most valuable feature is the centralized management console.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fortinet FortiManager?

FortiGate offers the same features as Palo Alto yet at a more reasonable price. The ROI justifies the investment.

What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiManager?

FortiManager needs to handle different firewall versions more efficiently. If FortiGate devices have different versions, managing them is challenging. There's also a need to upgrade firewalls or ch...

What do you like most about Micro Focus Network Node Manager?

The platform has good stability.

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.

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Overview

Fortinet FortiManager is used for centralized management of FortiGate firewalls, utilizing zero-touch deployment techniques to optimize configuration and deployment, reducing installation time and errors while improving network security and efficiency.

By centralizing policy management and monitoring across devices and locations, Fortinet FortiManager enhances security and operational efficiency. Automation tools simplify management, control, and consistent configuration across environments. It offers scalability for managing large numbers of devices, beneficial for organizations seeking unified threat protection and streamlined administration from one console. The platform integrates effortlessly with Fortinet products, supporting zero-touch provisioning, SD-WAN, and traffic analysis. Although intuitive, the graphical interface and overall performance require refinement, alongside enhanced support and documentation for troubleshooting and configuration.

What are the key features of Fortinet FortiManager?

Centralized Management: Streamlines device configuration across multiple systems.
Automation Tools: Simplifies implementation and maintenance of configurations.
Zero-Touch Provisioning: Reduces setup time and minimizes errors.
SD-WAN Support: Enhances wide-area network efficiency and effectiveness.
Traffic Analysis: Monitors network traffic for improved security insights.
Policy Pushing: Facilitates efficient deployment of security rules.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in reviews?

Operational Efficiency: Reduces installation time and configuration errors.
Scalability: Supports management of numerous devices.
Improved Security: Centralized management enhances threat protection.
Time Savings: Automation reduces manual intervention needs.
Cost-Effectiveness: Simplified administration can lower management costs.

Fortinet FortiManager is implemented across diverse industries like telecommunications, finance, and healthcare, where centralized management and enhanced security are crucial. Its ability to streamline processes and integrate with existing Fortinet products makes it ideal for organizations looking to maintain robust network security standards.

OpenText Network Node Manager i (NNMi) delivers powerful capabilities enabling NOCs to manage modern networks. NNMi Smart Plug-ins expand NNMi into specialized environments, helping your team reduce time to resolve issues. NNMi is a core component of Network Operations Management.

Sample Customers

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

IPC, Exelon, VivaCom,

Fortinet FortiManager vs. OpenText Network Node Manager i