OpenText Network Automation Reviews

Name: OpenText Network Automation
Brand: OpenText
Rating: 3.8 (5 reviews)

3.8 out of 5

5 reviews
80% willing to recommend

394 followers

What is OpenText Network Automation?

OpenText Network Automation helps IT organizations drive efficiencies by automating time-consuming manual compliance and network configuration tasks for the complete operational lifecycle of network devices from provisioning to policy-based network configuration management, compliance policy enforcement and reporting, and security administration. OpenText Network Automation also helps increase network stability and uptime by preventing inconsistencies and misconfigurations often created by manual processes. When combined with OpenText Network Node Manager i, it delivers a unique integrated solution that delivers network fault, availability, and performance integrated with change, network configuration, compliance, and automated diagnostics that operates from a shared network topology database.

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OpenText Network Automation is the #7 ranked solution in top Network Automation solutions. PeerSpot users give OpenText Network Automation an average rating of 7.6 out of 10. OpenText Network Automation is most commonly compared to Cisco DNA Center: OpenText Network Automation vs Cisco DNA Center. OpenText Network Automation is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 65% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a computer software company, accounting for 18% of all views.

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reviewer1480065

Service Operations Engineer at ATOS

With OpenText Network Automation, firmware can be uploaded for specific devices. If you need to upgrade a device, you can use this tool, though it may not apply to all devices. The software allows you to upload the necessary firmware to your device and perform the upgrade. Additionally, it enables you to check multiple devices for specific configurations and automates the search process and the configuration of multiple devices.

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it_user935673

Senior at Bank of America

To back up the configuration of all network devices in our environment on a regular basis so we have the most recent configuration of the device It helps the configuration backup be validated before and after any change in the network infrastructure. Pushing the network configuration to bulk…

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it_user671313

Systems Network Engineer

I spoke with some other HPE customers who are using the same solution. They complain about the same thing. That the technical support is not very good. You have to always explain several times the same explanation just to be sure they understand. And every time we ask for an elevation of the case just because it's not getting where we want.

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OpenText Network Automation mindshare

As of January 2025, the mindshare of OpenText Network Automation in the Network Automation category stands at 2.6%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Valuable Features

OpenText Network Automation offers auto-archiving of network device contributions and compliance monitoring with policies. It provides a centralized dashboard for network data aggregation and enables efficient bulk device configuration. Its usability surpasses competitors, requiring no specialized skills. Firmware updates and device configuration checks are automated, streamlining processes. Micro Focus tools are mature, with extensive online resources and a supportive community.

"With OpenText Network Automation, firmware can be uploaded for specific devices. If you need to upgrade a device, you can use this tool, though it may not apply to all devices."
"When compared with SolarWinds, it is more user-friendly, and tasks can be completed more quickly."
"Pushing the network configuration to bulk devices. This saves a considerable amount of time that the engineer spends in pushing the network configuration."

Room for Improvement

OpenText Network Automation lacks some key features and improvements; an FTP server capability for remote use beyond physical infrastructure is suggested. Users report inadequate technical support requiring repetitive explanations and insufficient case escalation. Device compatibility and module discovery need enhancement. Backup configuration and a test station to define administrative flows are areas for improvement. Integration with Operation Orchestration works well, yet a built-in feature could simplify tasks. Users find the tool performs slowly.

"The tool performs slowly."
"Level one administration task can be defined in Micro Focus Network Automation but it could be more simplified."
"Compatibility of the devices needs to be enhanced, as it seems to be limited."

Pricing

"Pricing is reasonable, but if you compare it with other network Operation Management tools that are available on the market, it's expensive."

Scalability

Users express mixed opinions about OpenText Network Automation's scalability. Some encounter performance issues with older devices, but others indicate it should be scalable according to the product manager. The majority view it favorably, noting it's part of a mature suite with scalability already considered. In multiple companies, they rated its scalability highly, with many teams managing it effectively without significant issues. While expectations differ, there's hope for improvement in some scalability challenges.

Stability

OpenText Network Automation experiences mixed outcomes regarding stability. Some users encounter infrastructure and software defects, suggesting shared issues among multiple companies. Performance challenges are significant and require time for rectification, affecting support. Conversely, other users report OpenText Network Automation as stable and highly rate its reliability as excellent. This demonstrates variability in stability experiences across different implementations.

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15%

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OpenText Network Automation was previously known as Micro Focus Network Automation, HPE Network Automation.

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OpenText Network Automation customers

Tech Mahindra, Avea, China Merchants Bank, NNIT, Distinctive Software Solutions, Virgin Media, NEC Australia, Osiatis, Hostworks, Retegal, Allianz Shared Infrastructure Services SE (ASIC), State of Kansas Division of Information Services and Communications (DISC)