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Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Istio?
Istio provides a significant saving for us in terms of costs since it is open source
However, Istio can still come at a price. It has a steep learning curve and might require more manpower hours or outside experts in the beginning of the process. In addition, it also…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aruba IntroSpect?
Aruba Introspect has two licenses - advanced and standard. While we found the price of the advanced license to be a bit high, the standard license is reasonably priced and costs less than half the price of the advanced license. The Aruba Introspect standard license is…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What is your primary use case for Google Cloud Spanner?
Google Cloud Spanner has all the features of a traditional relational database, including schemas, SQL queries, ACID transactions, and provides excellent integration and monitoring tools as well as constant data backups with the ability to restore data to a microsecond…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What do you use application infrastructure solutions for in your organization?
Our organization uses an application infrastructure solution for several functions
Application security: We are able to enforce application security during runtime across all messaging protocols. The solution we use also provides traffic control and routing to ensure…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What application infrastructure solution do you recommend?
I recommend IBM DataPower Gateway as an application infrastructure solution, particularly for large enterprises. My company has been using this product for approximately five years now. DataPower has a powerful XML Firewall and easy access management. We also like the IAM in…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is vCloud Director convenient for building applications?
When it comes to building applications, vCloud Director offers you various methods to create cloud-ready ones. For example
Your DevOps team is supported through Infrastructure as Code services with vCD Terraform Provider, which lets them deliver infrastructure directly…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What is the biggest improvement you saw at your company after you started using VMware vCloud Director?
VMware vCloud Director improved our flexibility and gave us enterprise-level security at the same time. Like many companies, my organization had to go fully remote in the past few years and we had some struggles with that. However, once we started using this product for…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Would you change anything about VMware vCloud Director if you could?
VMware vCloud Director works very well and there are not many things that I would like to see changed. However, a single thing comes to mind when I think of improvements and that is integration. In particular, I think the integration between components can be made a lot…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Which product would you choose, VMware Aria Automation or VMware Aria Operations?
At my previous company we were using VMware Aria Operations. When I came to this one, I joined a team that utilizes VMware Aria Automation. Now that I have experience with both solutions, I think I am a little bit more on the side of Automation. Both products are great, -…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Which sectors can benefit the most from VMware Aria Automation?
I was looking at VMware Aria Automation case studies recently and I got the impression that three main kinds of companies were using it most often
Social organizations
Financial institutions and banks
Healthcare organizations - research and providers
This made me realize…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is there any way to try VMware Aria Automation for free?
Yes, the product offers a free trial that lasts 45 days. This is a lot more than some competitors provide you with and enough time to determine if VMware Aria Automation is the right product for you, or not. My company requested a trial from the website of the product, we…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is Nutanix Cloud Manager’s Intelligent Operations feature effective?
Yes, this is a highly effective feature and the rebranding only made things better as they introduced more improvements. You can benefit from
Zero coding task automation
Automated optimization
Ticketing integration
Analysis of capacity usage and scenarios.
All of these…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Are the setup process and further maintenance of Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) difficult?
If you train your team well, setting up and maintaining Nutanix Cloud Manager will be an extremely easy task. We provide frequent training for our specialists who are responsible for dealing with this product because Nutanix updates it often and we need to be up to date…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Which set of Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM) features do you find to be the most useful?
For me, the features related to cost savings are the best part of NCM. Of course, the whole product is worth using and when it comes to cloud management, there is a reason why it is favored by so many. But the additional feature that lets you see your expenses, budget…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Which licensing model do you use for VMware Aria Operations?
We pay for VMware Aria Operations as a standalone, but we are likely to move to a suite bundle. I think paying for it as a standalone works while you are getting to know it, but with time you will realize that you need more products from VMware as well. Their services are…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What is the most useful new feature of VMware Aria Operations?
For me, the alerts features are the most unique part of this product, no matter the current name it uses. When they introduced the new version of VMware Aria Operations, they also introduced more alerting components. This is very useful because it allows you to create alerts…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is VMware Aria Operations a user friendly solution?
VMware Aria Operations is not difficult to use, and I do not think you need any special training to utilize it. It offers you the common features needed for cloud and data management in a convenient interface. What is more, the dashboards of the solution are really good…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Do you think Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) is a secure solution?
Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure is a very secure solution and ensures this through its Flow Network Security feature. The platform establishes a foundation through a Zero Trust strategy that is compatible with regulations and increases your own data's safety. It gives you…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Have you received reliable help from Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure's support when you contacted them?
NCI's support may be the best technical support from any company that I have contacted, ever. We have not had many issues with the product, as it works quite well, and our specialists have learned its specifics by now. However, in a few instances, we needed support from NCI…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What makes Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) worth using?
NCI is a product with many tools and services but the one that, in my opinion, makes it better than similar products and worth using, is the full-stack lifecycle management. This capacity allows users to upgrade their cloud with a single click and it offers automation of…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What patch management solution do you recommend?
I would recommend Quest KACE Systems Management for a patch management solution. Its pros are its intuitive interface and easy, direct management. The tool’s single pane of glass has everything necessary for endpoint management of all devices. It is very easy to get it up…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Why is domain name system security important?
Domain Name System Security (DNS security) is essential to protect your DNS infrastructure from cyberattacks. The DNS system has some design limitations that makes it vulnerable to a wide variety of attacks, which can include spoofing, denial of service, or the theft of…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Does OpenSesame offer certification-prep as part of its eLearning?
Yes, I think OpenSesame is suitable to prepare for certain certifications. It's not only for general skills, it's created to enhance existing skills and give learners new ones, all useful in the workspace. It covers many topics, so it's suitable to prepare for exams and…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is OpenSesame a learning management system?
Hello, the very purpose of OpenSesame is eLearning, yes, but that's not a learning management system. Instead, this is a course vendor, a website that gives many companies and their employees industry-specific courses to help them develop their skills for the workplace…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Which industries can use the OpenSesame eLearning services?
Many industries can use the eLearning OpenSesame provides because its main focus is to serve a diverse variety of sectors and enhance the practical skills that workers have. You can look it up on their website, but I believe they give you courses in business skills…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Does LinkedIn Learning offer discounts for students?
If you're one of the lucky ones, it sure does. Some schools offer free access to this eLearning tool - you must research it and if yours does. All you have to do is log in to LinkedIn Learning with your school email, pick your college or university, and then if they offer…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is LinkedIn Learning a free tool?
No, it's not free. You have to pay either each month or you can pay for a whole year and of course if you choose an annual subscription, you get a small discount. I think it's pretty normal though, as I can't think of a reputable eLearning tool that's free, can you…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Are Lynda and LinkedIn Learning the same product?
Yes, Lynda is now renamed to LinkedIn Learning. They are essentially the same thing, an eLearning tool, but they are also different. How familiar were you with Lynda? Because even though they are on the same platform now, the focus of the courses has kind of shifted. Lynda…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: How many classes can you take on Skillshare?
You don't pay for each course, nor do you have account limitations on Skillshare. Their eLearning service works through monthly or yearly subscriptions and for the period you have paid, you can take as many courses as you want. Now, realistically speaking, I don't know…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Can all teachers create eLearning programs on Skillshare?
Yes, everyone can create and upload eLearning lessons on this site. Skillshare has its own original content and that's led by famous people. But the website is community-based, meaning literally every person can go and upload their courses there and potentially earn revenue…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is Skillshare free for students or is there a discount?
Hi, as far as I'm aware, Skillshare is free for everyone for a month if you sign up for a free trial. This means that no matter your status, whether you're a student in school or university, or you're working or looking for a job, you can benefit from the platform's courses…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is Pluralsight the best place for tech eLearning?
I've used Pluralsight before, not for cybersecurity, but all the same I can say that they are a pretty good eLearning provider when it comes to technical expertise. Of course, it'll all depend on what your needs as an individual learner are, then you can decide for yourself…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Can I practice my skills with Pluralsight eLearning?
Yes, you can absolutely practice the theory you're learning on Pluralsight. I'm not sure if that was from their initial release or a newly added feature, but currently, they actually advertise their tech eLearning as efficient exactly because of the practicality they offer…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Can I prepare for a certificate through Pluralsight only?
As far as I know, yes, Pluralsight offers a big variety of courses that prepare you for different tech certificates. Now a thing you have to keep in mind is that in some plans you'll have to pay additionally to access them, but to your question - I don't see why you couldn't…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: How does SAP Litmos make eLearning more effective?
SAP Litmos achieves effective eLearning through an easy-to-navigate platform and many courses it offers on top of the option to present your own. Let me elaborate further - when you decide to conduct a learning process through digital methods, it can be challenging. With…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is it better to use your own courses or SAP Litmos’ native ones?
Obviously this highly depends on what you want to provide to your learners. If you seek to give them very specific eLearning, like if your company wants to educate employees or partners on your new products and technologies, then you will have to create your own courses. But…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is SAP Litmos expensive for eLearning?
Hello, in my opinion, and this comes from using this for several eLearning services throughout the last few years, no, it's not expensive. Consider this: when you decide to provide any kind of electronic learning, you really need to use different kinds of programs and…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is eLearning better than traditional schooling?
That's a very subjective question to answer. I think it all depends on the learners’ needs, just as much as on how the education is presented. What I mean is that some people find it better to study in person - they can concentrate better, they enjoy being around people…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is it possible to cheat during eLearning lessons and tests?
Let's be honest, if someone is creative enough, they can always cheat. It doesn't matter if you have three teachers in the classroom with them or have different apps that follow the activity online, people will always find a way to cheat the system if they can. This way of…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What are the best uses of OutSystems and what do you use it for?
We use OutSystems for low-code development of application prototypes and it is doing a fantastic job. I think you can also utilize it to accelerate deployment time, which is something we have just started trying out. At first, we were just making prototypes with OutSystems…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: How did you decide which OutSystems edition was the best one for you?
The different editions serve different purposes, which is why you need to decide what you want from OutSystems and then pick the edition that can satisfy those needs. We went through all editions and now we are paying for Enterprise because we grew our operations and needed…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What industries do you think OutSystems is most useful for?
I cannot really name an industry in which OutSystems cannot be beneficial. Who does not want to make top-notch applications that work in no time? And OutsyStems does exactly that. The low-code platform is suitable for businesses with employees with little development…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: In comparison with Salesforce Platform and similar platforms, do you think Appian is expensive?
That is an easy one - Appian is the better solution, in comparison to Salesforce and the rest of the top competitors. What sold the product to my company is the fact that Appian offers a completely free Community Edition. We are a small- to medium-sized company and solutions…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is it easy to set up Appian or did you have to resort to professional help?
We had some issues when we were setting up Appian. It was quite surprising, since this is a low-code tool which, in its essence, means it is meant for business users and inexperienced beginners. So you would think it would be easy to set up. But it was not, in our case, and…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is Appian a suitable solution for beginners who have no additional preparation?
Luckily, Appian comes with documentation you can use easily to start using the platform almost immediately. This is a low- to almost no-code solution. This means that it was built with beginner users in mind. However, this does not mean that you can just set it up and go…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Who do you recommend Salesforce Platform to and why?
Based on my personal experience, I always recommend Salesforce Platform to businesses and organizations that want to decrease coding time. Not every company has an extensive team of developers - or some do, but they are too busy to do many new things. This solution is…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Which edition of Salesforce Platform do you use, and it is worth the price?
My company started using Salesforce Platform first through the free trial and now we are paying for the edition called Platform Starter. This is the cheaper option which offers fewer monthly custom objects for access and requires additional fees if you want to use certain…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Do you build applications using low-code or pro-code builders on Salesforce Platform?
At my organization, we have only used Salesforce Platform's low-code builder. The reason for this is not because we do not like the pro-code option, but because we do not see the need of using it, when building with practically no coding is so easy and efficient on its own…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: When you consider the features and benefits of Pega BPM, would you say this product is fairly priced?
Pega BPM is a complex multipurpose product that, in my experience, is definitely worth the money. We were using a competitor of this product in my previous organization and, though it had similar features, it was not as good as this one. I support choosing Pega BPM not only…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Have you encountered any issues while using Pega BPM and were you assisted by the company?
My company has been using this tool for years and the only issue we have had, if you can call it that, was while setting it up. When we were setting it up initially, we had some drawbacks and could not get it right immediately. However, Pega BPM comes with a detailed…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is Pega BPM easy to work with and can beginners utilize this software?
It depends on what you are using Pega BPM for, but overall, I think complete beginners will not be able to get the hang of it without preparation. To be able to fully understand it, you should at least watch some tutorials beforehand. Once you have done that, it is not that…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: How suitable is Microsoft Power Apps for complex applications?
This platform is suitable for more simple apps. If you are looking to create complex applications that you need to be running fast on your computer, then you cannot really rely on it. However, if you have a developer on your team, you can provide them with access to Power…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is Microsoft Power Apps for businesses or for developers?
This is more of a business-catered solution, in my experience. If you have used it before, you know that some of the steps to build an app even resemble PowerPoint. Though it has different builders, creating an app through Microsoft Power Apps is all about the simplicity of…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Which app builder do you use in Microsoft Power Apps and is it worth paying for?
We use only Portals Studio and we are satisfied with the price for it. Now you can pay only for that builder, no need to pay for the whole Power Apps product, which is fair, I think. However, if you are looking for the full package of features, then paying for the whole…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Why is rapid application development important?
Rapid application development is important for any company that wants to deliver its clients quality products in a timely manner. Compared to past methods for developing applications, RAD creates an easier process for both clients and developers, as it allows the customer a…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Who uses and benefits the most from rapid application development?
In my experience, rapid application development is obviously most useful for developers and IT companies. Compared to methods for project rollout that have been used in the past, this one creates a rather easy-to-follow process that produces results within a good timeframe…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: When should you use rapid application development and what are the most suitable projects for it?
It is very easy to determine when you need to utilize rapid application development (RAD). Ask yourself whether you need the following
To get a project done quickly
To test how reliable your prototype is
To fit in a certain budget
Chances are, if you need to roll out a…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Do you rely on IBM Cloud Paks for your data? Have you utilized this product, or do you use IBM InfoSphere DataStage without it?
I think IBM Cloud Paks can only benefit your organization. Yes, DataStage does amazing work on its own, especially when it comes to visualizing your delivered data. But the AI-powered software accelerates the modernization of your work by giving you useful automations and a…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is IBM InfoSphere DataStage more difficult to use compared to other tools in the field?
I think the tool may cause some difficulties if you have not used other data integration solutions before. I have worked at companies that used different tools for data integration, and they work along similar lines, IBM is not an exception. My current company started using…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Would you upgrade to more premium versions of IBM InfoSphere DataStage?
I worked at a company that used the Enterprise Plus version of this product. It is pricey, sure, but it is also very good at what it does. I think when it comes to your company's data, you cannot make compromises, since this is the essential component for your success. I…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: How has SAP Data Services helped your organization?
SAP Data Services has helped our whole staff understand the data across various sources and systems within the company. Not everyone who works at my organization is an IT expert - most just have average computer knowledge, as we do not work in the tech sector. However, this…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Would you recommend SAP Data Services to complete beginners?
Yes, I would recommend SAP Data Services to complete beginners. If your company has not used such a tool before and is looking for a data store with a database, then this product is very easy to understand and utilize. The level of complexity may increase if you want to…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: How do you evaluate the ratio of price to quality for SAP Data Services?
I believe the license for the product is fair, even though some competitors offer similar services at lower prices. The difference between the Edge edition and the next one up is significant in price - more than double. That's a bit off-putting if you are a smaller company…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is using Hitachi Lumada Data Integrations cost-effective? Did this solution save money for your company compared to other products?
In my opinion, this tool is more than cost-effective, considering how well it does its job. The initial purchase of the product paid out many times over the years and we have used it effectively for data integration. But not only that, it saved a considerable amount of our…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What do you use Hitachi Lumada Data Integrations for most frequently?
My company has used this product to transform data from databases, CSV files, and flat files. It really does a good job. We were most satisfied with the results in terms of how many people could use it. We have ETL developers but most of our team varies in computer…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What do you think can be improved with Hitachi Lumada Data Integrations?
I do not see any big problems with this solution. It works very well for my company, a medium-sized one. We have been using it for a while now and the only issue I have caught during that time is with caching. We had to integrate a larger data set once and then we…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What are the most frequent use cases of Informatica PowerCenter?
We use PowerCenter for data integration, building data marts, and data warehouses. I work at a medium-sized company, and we try to utilize all data functions this product has because they are really useful. We have used the tool for the dissemination of data, as well as for…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: How do you rate the public cloud support of PowerCenter?
Informatica PowerCenter offers cloud support for Amazon Web Services and for Microsoft Azure. These two cloud services are probably the most popular ones on the market, so it is natural for a big product like PowerCenter to be able to work with them. In terms of efficiency…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: How do you evaluate the pricing model of Informatica PowerCenter?
The pricing model of Informatica PowerCenter is suitable for big companies and enterprises. This is an amazing product, and it certainly does its job, however, if you are a medium or small business, it may not fit your budget. You can find many solutions that are within a…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is Azure Data Factory a secure solution?
The tool is safe because it provides several levels of encryption. Azure Data Factory provides your data with encryption while it is in transit as well as while it is at rest. You can check the latest security certifications the product has on their website but in summary…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Do you think Azure Data Factory’s price is fair?
Azure Data Factory is fairly priced because it allows you to pay for what you use. Your company's calculation at the end of the month will be based on pipeline orchestration and execution, data flow execution and debugging, and other operations you have used. This, in my…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What kind of organizations use Azure Data Factory?
Most of Azure Data Factory's clients are either big companies or companies in the IT industry. The tool can process large amounts of data and that is why companies with more employees, and more work, use it for their integration purposes. However, I believe that any…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Which data integration approaches are the best ones?
The best data integration in my approach has been through middleware. In my company we previously relied on manual data integration and in my opinion, this was highly unproductive. I do not blame my team; they did all they could. But it is a hard job for a person, despite…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: How does data integration contribute to customer relationship management (CRM) performance?
The short answer is that data integration contributes to CRM by bringing insight into customer behavior. CRMs are effective for following your customers, but they do not give you all the insight that you need for how your clients are behaving and feel towards your products…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Why is data integration important for companies?
I think beyond the obvious convenience that data integration provides for companies when it comes to easily accessing their information, it is also good for analytic purposes. When you have your data across different sources, the chances of not noticing certain patterns or…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Why is endpoint compliance software beneficial?
Many organizations are required to comply with both regulatory and internal frameworks. Endpoint compliance software solutions enable enterprises to automate endpoint compliance so that they can monitor and maintain compliance on endpoints in a wide range of environments by…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What are the products that Panzura provides?
Hi, Panzura advertises as an all-in-one in regards to how it lets users manage their data on the cloud. You'll get options to back up and secure your data, different features for how to manage it, as well as how to protect it. Overall, Panzura really provides companies with…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What kind of industries does Panzura serve?
Hello, I think businesses from all industries that have their data on a cloud can benefit from Panzura. Especially if you have offices in various locations or your employees are working from home and everyone needs to access your data. Panzura makes management very easy, no…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Why was Panzura acquired? Is the acquisition going to cause a change?
Hi, I don't know the company's official reasons behind the acquisition but if I remember well, because it happened in 2020, Panzura got bought by a big venture capital firm that usually invests in IT. I think this happened as the pandemic started and people started working…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is NetApp Cloud Backup expensive in your opinion?
It depends on how much exactly you count as expensive. For me, NetApp Cloud Backup isn't too expensive. I say that based on the services it provides and on the way it provides them. I think it's important to consider how many features a product like this has, how it delivers…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is NetApp Cloud Backup secure for backup?
Yes, I personally think it is secure enough and I rely on its protection for my cloud backup. For me personally, this NetApp product is providing good protection for my data because it's designed specifically to work with ONTAP, meaning it's the best possible solution…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What's the 3-2-1 data protection that NetApp Cloud Backup offers?
Hi, the 3-2-1 data protection from this product is related to a backup strategy with the same name. I'm assuming you don't know about it so I'll tell you in a few words. In its essence, this backup strategy means this: 3 copies of the data, on 2 different media types, and 1…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is AWS Storage Gateway free for users of AWS?
Honestly, when has Amazon released anything that's free for its users? I've used AWS for almost as long as it's been out and providing cloud services, and I like it, it does the job it promises and I'm content with that. But I can't think of a feature that is free, and this…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is AWS Storage Gateway easy to use?
In my experience, it's been pretty straightforward and easy to install AWS Storage Gateway. I don't know how long you've been using AWS, I've been using it for a while now, but I think it's generally pretty easy to use on its own. Well, as this cloud storage gateway is its…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is AWS Storage Gateway only suitable for AWS?
No, I'm pretty sure you can't. This is a service of AWS and so you're probably only able to use it there. I haven't used any of the Amazon Web Services personally but from what I know, they usually offer their features only for their own product. If you're looking for a more…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What kind of security does NetApp AltaVault give you?
Obviously you can't rely only on NetApp AltaVault for the security of your data. I don’t use it so I don't know what it provides but if you don't have a reliable cloud provider in the first place, no secondary products can save you. Do you know how many breaches happened…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Can AltaVault be used for data reduction?
Hello, you can definitely use NetApp AltaVault for reducing your data and giving yourself some more storage. This product offers you deduplication and compression, helping you achieve that. I'm sure you're aware of what compression is but if you don't know what data…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is NetApp AltaVault compatible with AWS?
Yes, it's compatible with Amazon Web Services. I'm speaking from experience here, since my company has been using it exactly with this cloud service and it's not only working together, it does it pretty well. I think my personal favorite thing about those two working in sync…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What features and services does Nasuni offer?
Hi, if you pick Nasuni, you'll be benefiting from many services for a good price. Well, it's a personalized price you get after an agreement with the company but in my organization's case, it is a good one. Anyway, so there's the feature for cloud modernization, NAS and file…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is it easy to restore files with Nasuni?
Yes! For recovery and backup purposes, Nasuni really gives you it all. They have a built-in recovery in the cloud model which saves you not only outsourcing time, but also a considerable amount of money from looking for software or hardware for backup. With this solution,…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Does Nasuni have a good pricing model?
Based on the experience of my organization, Nasuni is definitely worth the money, since it gives you an all-in-one solution where you'd usually need several programs. About the cost, there isn't a listed price per service online because it's a personalized offer. The…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Can cloud storage gateways be used for backup?
Yes, you can absolutely use cloud storage gateways to secure your backup. In fact, most services offer that as well as some other beneficial options for your cloud data. I think that solely backup isn't a good enough solution, since technology changes so quickly, it may not…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Which cloud storage gateway is the best for AWS?
I'm here to give the obvious answer, I think the AWS Storage Gateway is the best one for AWS. I strongly believe that a solution made by the company is the best for it because they know themselves best. AWS Storage Gateway offers extensive services for AWS and through it…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Could a cloud storage gateway have prevented big breaches?
I don't think it’s that these companies weren't using gateway storage or any kind of enhanced security tools. We're speaking of companies like Facebook, LinkedIn, Alibaba, and Accenture - I can't believe they’d let their customers’ data on the cloud be unprotected. My guess…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What endpoint compliance software do you recommend?
We like using Fortinet FortiClient for our endpoint protection. The solution gives us a lot of control over our users' internet usage when they are working from home. We are able to restrict their activity to our Fortinet cloud only. Being able to manage what website they…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What SCA solution do you recommend?
We are using Sonatype Nexus Lifecycle as an SCA solution. It helps us in identifying open-source vulnerabilities. We use it extensively to scan software builds for components with existing vulnerabilities and malicious components. The solution helps us manage and secure the…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What SDS solution do you recommend?
I highly recommend StarWind Virtual SAN as an SDS solution. It can work with any type of hardware, by enabling us to build a specific hardware layer based on each customer's unique requirements. We also now have the ability to migrate live machines in our environment. I…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is JumpMind SymmetricDS easy to use for beginners?
Hey data replication beginner, a fellow newbie here! Came to say that the JumpMind SymmetricDS is both easy to install and easy to use. I started working at a company that needed to change its data replication software for a more efficient one just as I was stepping in. They…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Does JumpMind SymmetricDS support a large array of databases?
I honestly can't think of a data replication software that supports more databases. I mean obviously, there may be, but this one is one of the best and most diverse ones out there. Throughout my experience, I've used different database software and I've also used this one…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Will NetApp Snapshot recover data in an emergency?
Well yes, the snapshots that NetApp Snapshot creates are your backup. But then there's also their feature for advanced backup. This allows you to copy backups to offline locations and also make archives for them. As you can see, you're given the options to save and then…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What is the storage scale of NetApp Snapshot?
It currently has the capacity of 255 snapshot copies of your replicated data. Where I work, we find that to be more than enough. We use this snapshot method of data replication because it fits our needs and it's also a better solution than pure backup. NetApp Snapshot gives…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What method of data replication does NetApp Snapshot use?
Here's a breakdown of how the data replication by NetApp Snapshot works: it's through the snapshot replication method. What does that mean? Well, in simple words, the software creates copies of data that are static and can be used as backups. They are made while applications…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: How does Quest QoreStore solve repetitive data replicas?
Through the data deduplication we're actually saving up on backup costs, it's that efficient. Yes, Quest QoreStor lets you clean copies of data that aren't suitable for work anymore, providing you with the opportunity to make your database more efficient, potentially…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: How does Quest QoreStore protect your data?
One of our favorite features of Quest QoreStore for data protection isn't the backup, actually, though we're using it actively (maybe just as much as data replication, to be honest). We absolutely live by the data recycle bin they provide. What this does is it keeps a copy…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What else besides data replication does QoreStor offer?
Quest QoreStor can be used for multiple things besides data replication. For example, it can be trusted to make a backup of your data. You know that replication and backups are different, right? Replication is done so real-time copies reside in different locations and backup…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: Does JumpMind SymmetricDS provide frequent file synchronization?
JumpMind SymmetricDS lets you either run continuous synchronization of your data replications or perform periodic ones. This is great because it can serve a variety of users and they can adapt the software to their needs, making it very flexible. This definitely gives it…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What secure web gateway do you recommend?
We use Cisco Umbrella for a secure web gateway. It keeps our users safe and secure and helps us remediate threats quickly and stay virus free. Our end-users are protected from going to any type of malicious site, whether they are in-house or if they're remote and working…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What reporting tools do you recommend?
We have been using Tableau as a reporting tool for nearly a decade. It is a powerful tool for data visualization and data analytics and can easily handle huge amounts of data. Tableau is flexible and straightforward to use. It can connect to Google Drive, to tens of…
Almost 2 years ago
Answered a question: What WAN Edge solution do you recommend?
We are using Fortinet FortiGate as our main WAN Edge solution. We find that it is very robust and comprehensive and covers all our needs. We have been using it for over 15 years. It has flexible deployment options - it can be deployed on-premises, in the cloud, or both…
About 2 years ago
Answered a question: What features do you look for in an operating system?
The following are the features I look for in an operating system
Security tools: To protect against an increasing number of threats, security features such as virtualization-based security, hardware root-of-trust, and firmware protection are necessary. Any network sharing…
About 2 years ago
Answered a question: What operating system do you use in your business?
We are using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) for our organization’s OS
RHEL is a very good and stable operating system that does not require a lot of maintenance. You just deploy it and it runs. The initial setup is straightforward. With RHEL, the setup is easy since you…
About 2 years ago
Answered a question: Why is microsegmentation software important for a company?
Micro-segmentation is a security model for distributing and controlling network access between workloads. By implementing micro-segmentation, administrators can easily control security policies and restrict traffic based on the least privilege and Zero Trust tenets…
About 2 years ago
Answered a question: Why is a CNAPP (Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform) important?
Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP) is a cloud-native security model that combines Cloud Service Network Security (CSNS), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), and Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP) into one unified platform. The purpose of CNAPP…
About 2 years ago
Answered a question: What microsegmentation software do you recommend?
We use VMware NSX for our micro-segmentation needs. We have been using it for the past four years. VMware NSX is a flexible security management tool with excellent micro-segmentation abilities. With NSX, our security teams can easily divide our data center into logical…
About 2 years ago
Answered a question: Why is intrusion detection and prevention important?
One of the more crucial components of a company's overall security plan is an IDPS. Since a typical company generates too much data for any human analyst to discover signs of intrusions, the IDPS detects intrusions and alerts security teams about events that need to be…
About 2 years ago
Answered a question: What Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform do you recommend?
We like Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks, since it offers us incredible visibility into our entire cloud system. We are able to easily see where our container vulnerabilities lie and and where cloud misconfigurations are occuring. It also has a very sophisticated GUI and…
About 2 years ago
Answered a question: What is ZTNA as a service?
ZTNA as a service enables consistent security for all users and applications across an organization’s remote networks. Users are given secure access to apps in the cloud, data centers, and the internet. The solution also creates flexible hybrid workforces by integrating all…
About 2 years ago
Answered a question: What solution do you recommend for intrusion detection and prevention?
We are using Darktrace as our IDPS solution and are very satisfied with its features and capabilities. It is very user-friendly once you understand how it works and understand the type of permissions that you need in order to access your security network
Below are some of…
About 2 years ago
Answered a question: Is SD the same as a wan edge solution?
SD WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) is different from a WAN edge solution. The main difference between SD WAN and regular WAN edge is that SD WAN is “software-defined”, which makes it a lot faster and easier to set up and configure policies across entire networks…
About 2 years ago
Answered a question: What ZTNA as a service do you recommend?
We are using Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks as our ZTNA solution and I recommend it
The fact that it secures not just web-based apps, but non-web apps as well, is valuable since there are so many. Nowadays, attacks are being generated through non-standard protocols,…
About 2 years ago
Answered a question: What data integration tool do you recommend?
I highly recommend Informatica PowerCenter as a data integration tool if you are looking for a solution for a large enterprise. I would say that it is one of the most stable and reliable platforms for data governance. Informatica PowerCenter is ideal for integrating and…
About 2 years ago
Answered a question: What enterprise infrastructure VPN solution do you use?
We use Fortinet FortiClient for our VPN solution
The solution has definitely improved our efficiency as a company, since its VPN tool allows us to work from home or from any location. This was especially helpful during COVID. We don't have to be at the office to access the…
About 2 years ago
Answered a question: What WAN edge solution do you recommend?
We are using Fortinet FortiGate for a WAN edge solution. I have been using the solution for over nearly a decade and a half and have always been satisfied with its performance and features
The SD-WAN feature is packaged with the solution’s other tools. It is excellent for…
About 2 years ago
Answered a question: What SASE solution does your company use?
We are using Cisco Umbrella as our primary SASE solution. It's a permanent part of our network. We use it for hybrid work, but we also use it for our employees onsite as well. We use Umbrella to front all of our DNS requests and this way our end-users are protected from…
About 2 years ago
Answered a question: What IPAM solution are you using?
We are using Infoblox IPAM for our main IPAM solution and I highly recommend this tool. It is reasonably priced and very stable and secure
One of the features we like most about it is its ability to automatically discover and monitor all of our IP assets across the network…
Over 2 years ago
Answered a question: Do you recommend Microsoft Azure App Service?
I highly recommend Microsoft Azure. We have been using it for nearly four years. We mostly use it for creating and maintaining websites, such as content management systems like WordPress sites, which we build using App Service
It's a ready-to-use, out-of-the-box solution.…
Over 2 years ago
Answered a question: Do you recommend Appium?
I do recommend Appium. It is an open-source solution and completely free of charge. We use Appium and Appium Studio as our base for any type of mobile automation for testing. It has a great interface for mobile automation that is helpful for scripting and execution. It is a…
Over 2 years ago
Asked a question: Do you recommend Tricentis NeoLoad?
Over 2 years ago
Asked a question: Do you recommend Tricentis Flood?
Over 2 years ago
Answered a question: What features do you look for in a streaming analytics tool?
Streaming analytics enables real-time logging, processing, and analyzing of data and events from streaming sources. This is essential in industries that consistently rely on real-time information, such as news corporations, financial companies, investment houses, and utility…
Over 2 years ago
Answered a question: What cloud management solution are you using?
We are using VMware vRealize Operations (vROps) to manage our cloud system. I highly recommend this solution. We find that It gives us visibility into our entire virtual infrastructure, physical infrastructure, and running workloads, allowing us to monitor our entire system…
Over 2 years ago
Answered a question: What SD-WAN solution are you using?
We are using Cisco SD-WAN for an SD-WAN solution. I highly recommend it for enterprise-level companies. Cisco’s SD-WAN is reliable and trustworthy and we have seen definite ROI with it along with improved speed and significantly less downtime
Once we started implementing…
Over 2 years ago
Asked a question: What is important to look for in an MFT solution?
Over 2 years ago
Asked a question: What PRM solution do you recommend?
Over 2 years ago
Asked a question: What data visualization tool/s do you find to be the best?
Over 2 years ago
Asked a question: What is most important to look for in a PRM solution?
Over 2 years ago
Answered a question: Do you recommend Loadbalancer.org?
Since Loadbalancer.org is an open-source solution, I would recommend this solution for smaller businesses that don’t have major scaling requirements and don’t have the budget for a commercial solution. Loadbalancer.org is straightforward to deploy and is generally easy to…
Over 2 years ago
Answered a question: Do you recommend A10 Networks Thunder ADC?
I do recommend A10 Networks Thunder ADC. It's very user-friendly, easy to configure, and flexible. It is a very useful solution - especially now, when a lot of employees are working remotely. I have been using the solution for approximately four years
ADC is excellent for…
Over 2 years ago
Answered a question: Do you recommend Aruba Network Wireless WAN?
I recommend Aruba Networks Wireless WAN. I have been using Aruba for approximately a decade. It has a great centralized management system, which means we don’t need wireless LAN controllers at every location, making life simpler for our IT team
I feel that Aruba is very…
Over 2 years ago
Answered a question: Do you recommend Fortinet FortiADC?
I recommend Fortinet FortiADC. My experience with Fortinet has been very positive. Our company has been using it for around five years. We mainly use FortiADC for the load balancing of application traffic for our customers. It equally balances large volumes of traffic…
Over 2 years ago
Answered a question: Do you recommend Trend Micro Web Security?
I would recommend Trend Micro Web Security to organizations looking for an end-to-end security solution. Trend Micro is definitely a secure solution. We primarily use the solution for cloud security. It's excellent for all types of security of internet-facing items. Trend…
Over 2 years ago
Answered a question: Do you recommend HAProxy?
I do recommend HAProxy for more simple applications or for companies with a low budget, since HAProxy is a free, open-source product. HAProxy is also a good choice for someone looking for a stable load balancing product. HAProxy is relatively easy to set up for anyone with a…
Over 2 years ago
Answered a question: Ruckus Wireless WAN? Why or why not?
I highly recommend Ruckus Wireless WAN. It has all the necessary features we were looking for in a wireless WAN tool. Ruckus was very straightforward and fast to set up and deploy and we did not require any technical assistance with it
Ruckus performs really well for us. I…
Over 2 years ago
Answered a question: Do you recommend McAfee Web Protection?
I highly recommend McAfee Web Protection. In my opinion, it is a comprehensive web protection platform with a great firewall. I find that it is a lot less bulky than competing solutions on the market. With McAfee, I know that I am well protected from viruses, spyware, and…
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