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ExtremeControl pros and cons

Vendor: Extreme
3.8 out of 5
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PROS

ExtremeControl enables identification of end users utilizing specific features.
ExtremeControl is easier to use than Cisco ISE, according to reports.
ExtremeControl provides stability, making it a preferred choice for a large hospital in Oslo.
ExtremeControl offers resources for migrating most cloud system features.
ExtremeControl has enhanced network security and integrates with other security tools to streamline operations.

CONS

Access to more information on traffic passing through is needed.
Installation can take five minutes to four hours; speed could improve for complex environments.
Development for the on-premises controller is lacking.
There should be better clarification that the system functions best with all components purchased together.
Initial setup is challenging, requiring an experienced person and possibly taking days to weeks depending on network complexity.
 

ExtremeControl Pros review quotes

it_user1135854 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 4, 2019
I can know which end users are using which features.
reviewer1246599 - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 18, 2022
The company also uses Cisco ISE in other places. I have been told that ExtremeControl is easier to use than ISE. The other reason we prefer ExtremeControl is stability. That's why they chose it for this big hospital in Oslo.
Jose Mota - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 18, 2024
It has effectively enhanced network security and integrated with other security tools to streamline operations.
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WA
Jan 12, 2023
There is information on migrating most of the cloud system's features.
reviewer1567812 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 27, 2021
The solution is easy to use.
 

ExtremeControl Cons review quotes

it_user1135854 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 4, 2019
I'd like to have access to more information on the traffic passing through.
Jose Mota - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 18, 2024
One improvement could be better clarification, namely that the system only works optimally with all components purchased together.
WA
Mar 5, 2025
The initial setup was not easy. It requires an experienced person to deploy ExtremeControl, and deployment can take from days to weeks depending on the complexity of the network.
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WA
Jan 12, 2023
There isn't enough development for the on-premises controller.
reviewer1567812 - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 27, 2021
The installation is easy, it can take between five minutes to four hours depending on the complexity of the environment. The speed of the installation could improve for more complex environments.