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HPE SDN vs VMware NSX comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

HPE SDN
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Software Defined Networking (SDN) (10th)
VMware NSX
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
102
Ranking in other categories
Network Virtualization (2nd), Cloud and Data Center Security (3rd), Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) (7th), Network Detection and Response (NDR) (9th), Network Automation (5th), Microsegmentation Software (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Enterprise Networking solutions, they serve different purposes. HPE SDN is designed for Software Defined Networking (SDN) and holds a mindshare of 6.5%, up 3.4% compared to last year.
VMware NSX, on the other hand, focuses on Network Virtualization, holds 46.5% mindshare, up 45.8% since last year.
Software Defined Networking (SDN)
Network Virtualization
 

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Improves network security with micro-segmentation but setup is complex
I value the ability to dynamically configure our network on the fly using VMware NSX. This flexibility is a huge advantage because it allows us to avoid static configurations that come with traditional hardware setups. Additionally, the micro-segmentation feature is beneficial for adhering to strict security regulations from our security department.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Non Profit
7%
Insurance Company
7%
Healthcare Company
5%
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
9%
 

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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What are the biggest differences between Cisco ACI and VMware NSX?
There are some very major differences between both the Products and to name a few. -Cisco ACI have physical network gear (9K Switches) where the Code runs in ACI Policy Mode & the UCS server wh...
What are the biggest differences between Cisco ACI and VMware NSX?
Once you know your way around the Cisco ecosystem, using Cisco ACI is not so difficult. It is a global product, so when you change one interface, changes are automatically reflected on every switch...
What do you like most about VMware NSX?
The product has valuable features for security and network extension.
 

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Also Known As

HP SDN
VMware Nicira, Lastline Defender
 

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Sample Customers

UBM Tech, The Via Group
City of Avondale, Lumeta, Kroll Ontrack, Heartland Payment Systems, Baystate Heallth, Exostar, Tribune Media, iGATE, NTT Communications, Synergent, California Natural Resources Agency, Bloomington Public Schools, Columbia Sportswear, Join Experience S.A, Schuberg Philis
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