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NetBrain pros and cons

Vendor: NetBrain
3.6 out of 5
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PROS

NetBrain provides accurate layer 2 and layer 3 network mappings, enhancing reliability and saving time.
NetBrain includes a unique chain management feature not found in other tools.
NetBrain enables the creation of detailed network maps.
NetBrain offers robust network monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities.
NetBrain is very simple to use.

CONS

Support needs to improve for the installed product and some of the reporting could be more flexible to provide more complete cataloging.
It would be nice if the setup was a little simpler.
It would help if there were more training materials for new people joining the company to quickly learn how to use the functionalities.
Each device needs to be configured to allow NetBrain to poll for the information it needs, which can be very time-consuming for a large network.
NetBrain could integrate more automation.
 

NetBrain Pros review quotes

reviewer1423485 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 21, 2020
Enables maps to be drawn out.
RM
Jul 2, 2019
A reliable, time-saving tool for providing accurate layer 2 and layer 3 network mappings.
Deborah Gamelin - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 14, 2022
This product has good network monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities.
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SK
Apr 27, 2022
NetBrain is a very simple tool.
reviewer812052 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 22, 2019
Chain management is a good feature. I don't get it on other solutions.
 

NetBrain Cons review quotes

reviewer1423485 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 21, 2020
The IP interface brief isn't consistent.
RM
Jul 2, 2019
Support needs to improve for the installed product and some of the reporting could be more flexible to provide more complete cataloging.
Deborah Gamelin - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 14, 2022
Each device needs to be configured to allow NetBrain to poll for the information it needs, which can be very time-consuming for a large network.
Learn what your peers think about NetBrain. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: November 2024.
816,406 professionals have used our research since 2012.
SK
Apr 27, 2022
The solution could integrate more automation.
reviewer812052 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 22, 2019
It would be nice if the setup was a little simpler. Also, if the solution could provide more training materials for new people coming into our company so they can quickly learn how to use the functionalities.