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PROS

Juniper Contrail SD-WAN provides enhanced visibility into network processes across layers four to seven.
Support from Juniper and local distributors is highly regarded.
Juniper Contrail SD-WAN offers detailed insights into network issues, enhancing problem identification and resolution.
Customers use Juniper Contrail SD-WAN for improved control over applications and to reduce costs by shifting from MPLS to more efficient internet solutions like FTTH.
It includes features for desktop management, network management, and policy control over SD-WAN.

CONS

Training could be better.
Installation could be easier and take less time.
Switch issues occurred with PoC equipment.
Juniper Contrail SD-WAN is expensive and its support needs improvement.
Implementing new branches or changing existing ones is challenging compared to other solutions like Meraki SD-WAN.
 

Juniper Contrail SD-WAN Pros review quotes

RF
May 30, 2023
The solution is more specific about what's happening since it explains where the problem may lie and points out areas where there is a problem. So, we like that it provides more visibility.
DS
Mar 24, 2021
It gives you that level of visibility to understand what's going on between layer four and layer seven.
IS
May 7, 2024
I've worked with several SD-WAN solutions over the past few years, and the product felt more like an automated provisioning tool. Unlike solutions from Palo Alto or other SD-WANs orchestrated by a SaaS solution, Juniper Contrail SD-WAN already had the files and built their SaaS to orchestrate the configuration. Initially, you didn't do much, but then it started adding some routing capabilities.
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AdilRasheed - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 5, 2024
It supports desktop management, network management, and SD-WAN policies.
reviewer1622742 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 22, 2021
The support is very good from Juniper and from the local distributors.
Luis Corrochano - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 16, 2023
My customers use the solution to have better control and knowledge about the applications inside ONE Access. It also helps them cut costs by reducing MPLs and using better internet access from FTTH.
 

Juniper Contrail SD-WAN Cons review quotes

RF
May 30, 2023
The only issue was the switch we got, which was a little problematic because it was PoC equipment, and we had a little problem with that.
DS
Mar 24, 2021
The training could be better. When it comes to the demo dashboard capability, I feel like it could be much easier for our customers to use. Our last customer complained about this.
IS
May 7, 2024
Implementing new branches or changing existing ones in Juniper Contrail SD-WAN wasn't as straightforward as with other solutions like Meraki SD-WAN, which is almost plug-and-play with its zero-touch provisioning. In Juniper Contrail SD-WAN, it was more challenging.
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AdilRasheed - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 5, 2024
Areas for improvement in the Juniper Contrail SD-WAN solution include the on-premises deployment process.
reviewer1622742 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 22, 2021
The solution installs similarly to competitors. It is not more difficult or easier. However, it could be easier and take less time for the installation.
Luis Corrochano - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 16, 2023
The solution is expensive. Its support can be better.