I use it for infrastructure management and also day in day out for the monitoring of firewalls and our logs. I also use it as my security operation center.
CIO at ECGC LTD.
Works well straight out of the box and is fairly easy to implement
Pros and Cons
- "The log management has helped to improve my organization."
- "There isn't good security integration when it comes to cybersecurity. The correlation of logs isn't so simple."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
The log management has helped to improve my organization.
What is most valuable?
The ticketing feature is valuable. We also like that it's easy to use and things are clearly defined.
The management is very easy.
What needs improvement?
There isn't good security integration when it comes to cybersecurity. The correlation of logs isn't so simple. We need to have a lot of support to manage them and customize them. We would like for it to have the ability to be automated as opposed to us needing to contact support and get their help.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
It is stable. We haven't had any issues. It hasn't crashed or anything of that sort.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability is good.
How are customer service and support?
We have a lot of contact with their customer support and they have been responsive.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was not complex but it was a bit technical.
Deployment took around three to four months. We needed one implementation manager and three teammates to help with the implementation.
We require three staff members for the maintenance. We have around fifteen users including the CTO, IT and security managers.
What about the implementation team?
I had local vendor support for the deployment. They were good. They understood the product and were good at implementing it. Management and day to day servicing, though, is a challenge.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did a POC with SolarWinds.
What other advice do I have?
It's a good product straight out of the box. It's a fairly easy solution to implement. It's ideal for small to medium-sized businesses.
I would rate it an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Network Security and Infrastructure Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Good for issue detection, straightforward setup and good customer service
Pros and Cons
- "The initial setup is straightforward"
- "The first tier of customer service and support is not great."
What is our primary use case?
Our primary use case for this solution is detecting issues to provide customers with information.
What needs improvement?
The first tier of customer service and support is not great, and additional upgrades could be included.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using the solution for less than one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
We have had a good experience with customer service and support, but the first tier of support could be improved. I rate customer service and support a six out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward, and deployment takes one day.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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Network engineer at a manufacturing company with 201-500 employees
Installation is fast and straightforward and the technical support is excellent
Pros and Cons
- "I have made use of technical support and am certainly very satisfied with them."
- "The solution should improve on its log capturing capabilities."
What is our primary use case?
We employ the latest version.
The solution is used for capturing event logs, such as alerts, for network devices. It directs us to the source.
We use the solution because it is granular.
What needs improvement?
The solution should improve on its log capturing capabilities, the authentication, when a person logs onto a network device.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer for close to five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
For the moment, our usage is fine. We do have plans to increase it, but not at present.
How are customer service and support?
I have made use of technical support and am certainly very satisfied with them.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
In my position at this organization, I am not familiar with the use of any other solutions prior to the current one.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is straightforward.
It did not take long, a maximum of two hours.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a yearly subscription for the solution.
What other advice do I have?
There are 150 users making use of the solution.
I would definitely recommend the solution to others.
I rate ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer as an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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