We use it to create a WAN. We also use it for the UTM firewall.
We don't have the latest versions. We've got the 60Ds and 30E products.
I pulled our organization off Fortinet a year ago for three reasons - the high cost, the constant bugs in code that either blocked access that should be allowed or general failures during system updates, and the killer - a poor design on their clustering which caused configuration corruption to pass from the primary to the secondary.
Oh, let's not forget the static ram exhaustion that began the cluster failure to begin with. I can understand the limitation of static ram, but the decision to solder that in place (making replacement impossible) meant that particular unit has roughly a 4 year lifespan.
I am well aware that Fortinet has a strong reputation at the high end, but for midsize shops there are more affordable options that seem to need less hand-holding.
We use it to create a WAN. We also use it for the UTM firewall.
We don't have the latest versions. We've got the 60Ds and 30E products.
Its stability is the most valuable.
It should provide better visibility over the network and more information in the form of reports for the end users. Its installation should also be easier.
I have been using this solution for about three years.
It is stable.
It is scalable. We use it at five sites, and all in all, we have around 300 users.
We don't deal with Fortinet.
It was complex for me, but it was quick.
We had to use an outside resource to set it up.
We are going to move over to Meraki, so we won't be using this solution. I would recommend this solution to others, but it is a matter of preference.
I would rate Fortinet FortiGate an eight out of ten.
To protect network perimeters.
Security. The main options feature protection and security against attacks.
Reliability and performance, those are key factors.
I have only one request and that is to have Fortinet as a market download in Azure.
So far, so good.
I'm an integrator, so I use SonicWall, Sophos, and Fortinet.
Previously, my organization had the Checkpoint firewall solution, which has been replaced by the Fortinet Fortigate solution, which is cost effective and more manageable from a beginner's perspective.
Fine QoS and Web based filtering solution is a plus.
We use this solution for marketing and manipulation purposes.
Within our organization, there are roughly 500 people using this solution.
At the moment, we don't have any plans to extend our usage of this solution — currently, we are happy with the way things are.
The next-generation firewall is great.
The captive portal could be improved.
I have been using this solution for four years.
This solution is very stable.
I have never had to contact customer support. We have a team that handles all of the troubleshooting; however, they do provide excellent documentation.
The initial setup was very easy.
At the moment, we don't have a deployment strategy.
We have a team of three people who handle all maintenance-related issues.
Overall, on a scale from one to ten, I would give Fortinet FortiGate a rating of ten.
My primary use is for border protection for connectivity out onto the Internet. This product has performed exceptionally well.
It just runs. We have had very few issues with the solution.
It is a good product from a price perspective versus functionality. It is easy to use and performs very well.
There could be more integration between the logging and analytical platforms to make it more seamless and integrated.
It is a very secure, easily managed product. It keeps up-to-date with all the variabilities.
Price-wise, it's at a good price point for our market.
If someone is considering this solution, they should do their homework to learn about the product. A user should make sure they compare between a short list of products. The choice should be made after considering price, support, ease of access, and evaluation of integration with other products the organization still uses. Due diligence is the key to integrating a solution.
Our primary use is for firewall protection.
It provides security purposes, and it makes our network safe from outside attacks.
The most valuable feature is the bundled subscription, which is IPS, TV and web filtering. I also like the application control.
I think they need to improve more in order to be a competitor with the leaders of the field.
It is stable, there is not too much downtime.
They need to be competitive with other solutions.
I primarily use this product as a firewall protection.
With Fortigate, I find fewer attacks. The console easily alerts me about possible attacks so I can prevent the malware attacks.
It is easy to use.
The UTM filtering control could be improved.
I do not have problems with the stability of the solution. It works well.
We do not use a lot of tech support. It is not readily available in our area.
The price of the solution is not expensive. It is affordable.
I agree with the drawbacks you presented in the review. I would like to ask you, can you give me some examples of other options that are more affordable for midsize shops? Thank you.