Apstra Operating System vs SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager comparison

"Apstra Operating System's most important features are the security and AB test to define what approach we need to take in my company. Additionally, the solution does not take a lot of maintenance."

"The scanning features have proven to be highly valuable, particularly due to the comprehensive information they provide."

"The most valuable features the solution offers are compliance, reliability, and information about reliability."

"Configuration refers to the specific settings and options that determine how a device or system behaves. It can include things, such as network settings, security settings, and other options that are specific to the device or system in question. One of the most valuable features of the solution was its ability to track and monitor changes to the configuration of devices on a network. This can be useful for troubleshooting and identifying potential issues. By keeping track of who made changes to the configuration and when it can be easier to determine the cause of any problems that may arise."

"It is pretty straightforward to set up."

"Compared to other vendors, like NetBrain, managing the solution is easy. They made it very user-friendly."

"The solution's view is very nice, and they have a great customized dashboard."

"The installation is straightforward."

"It's perfect for network configuration management. It's easy to use."

"The report data could improve in Apstra Operating System."

"We do health checkups for the network devices. However, compared to NetBrain, the NCM health checkup is getting very bad."

"The third-party plugins available in the solution could improve. I have received some issues with the templates."

"The network flow is a problem for this solution."

"The interface of solar winds could be improved."

"Further improvements in automation are needed. Currently, there are limitations in performing tasks without logging into routers directly, and we expect more comprehensive device control."

"The solution could have better integration."

"On NCM, reporting could be a bit better. It's completely become just one report. When I try to create a custom report, the solution just commits old server data."

"We want to be able to store it in a data warehouse format and integrate it with Google single sign-on."

"The price of the solution is competitive."

"In Africa, the cost is a major factor in decision-making for many companies. As a result, some companies may choose cheaper solutions, even if they are open-source, over more expensive ones, such as SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager. However, as an engineer, I believe that the functionalities and services offered by SolarWinds justify the cost. Nonetheless, many companies in Africa may still view the prices as unaffordable."

"There is a license needed to use SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager."

"Additional costs beyond the standard licensing fee are inevitable."

"We have to pay additionally for its support and maintenance."

"I have a yearly subscription."

"You have a base license for 50 devices, and then you can add more licenses as you go."

"The pricing is good."

"The price of the solution is high compared to other solutions."