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CA NetQoS Performance Center [EOL] vs DX Spectrum comparison

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CA NetQoS Performance Center [EOL] and DX Spectrum are both solutions in the Network Monitoring Software category. Additionally, 100% of CA NetQoS Performance Center [EOL] users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 89% of DX Spectrum users who would recommend it.
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Categories and Ranking

CA NetQoS Performance Cente...
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
DX Spectrum
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
118
Ranking in other categories
Network Management Applications (7th), Network Monitoring Software (17th), IT Infrastructure Monitoring (18th), Network Troubleshooting (6th), DX NetOps (1st)
 

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Anbrey Law Buong Shyuan
Netrwork Architect at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Multiple modules provide information on everything from TCP packets to latency but report generation is slow
CA Application Delivery Analysis (ADA) When it comes to application and client slowness, this module is able to monitor and analyze TCP packets between clients and servers, providing network metrics, latency, TTL and more. It comes with a friendly GUI, filter, and report function, is easy for management level to understand, and helps network engineers narrow down the problem area. CA Network Flow Analysis (NFA) This module gives you both live and historical network traffic data. Shows which application IP, protocol, or client IP is using the bandwidth, or whether it is an ISP issue. CA NetVoyant Some applications are very sensitive to latency, jitter and bandwidth (they cannot mix with other traffic). This module helps by providing device status, device metrics, and device utilization. CA Event Manager For critical processes that we may need to monitor 24/7, this module helps collect alarms, traps and log streams. This enables the operations team take action quickly.
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PinchasAlbalya
Network Engineer at a educational organization with 1,001-5,000 employees
Monitoring has become centralized and management now sees real‑time health of key network assets
The time investment required is significant, not because of difficulty but because of the need for free time to invest in it. We need to get the knowledge. We know there are many options, but we took an external vendor to install and make the customization. If we want to make others changes without paying for customization, we need to learn it deeply by ourselves. The tutorials are very complicated. They could work on that area. The tutorial part could be more simplified. I know there are many explanations, and you can get help or documents in one click on the current page in the product, but it is not very clear. If you want to do something new that you did not see from the vendor in the installation, it is not very simple. The documents are good for people that know how to operate the product well, but for new users, it is not simple.
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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"The most valuable feature I think is the ability to go in and perform updates yourself."
"One of the key benefits is doing the performance management piece where you can track the utilization of network connections and see where your block points are, and if you have errors happening that affect performance that you don't necessarily see as alarms."
"As we get more and more into what it can do, it's met everything that we've wanted at this point."
"If you need solid data and reporting for management, planning, and troubleshooting, this could be the right product."
"The integration point."
"The fact that I don't have to sit and watch things; they get monitored, and then I hear about them and take care of them as needed."
"Our team has been able to maintain over 99% availability across the enterprise."
"Monitoring window, graphical representation of devices, automatic updating of databases, high scalability, high robustness, and user-friendly options are some of the most valuable features for us."
"The granular access control that it provided so that you could only see devices that were related to what you were working on was great. I couldn't see the entire inventory of devices. I could only see the ones that were related to my work. It has got a very granular access control component."
"All networks (or network equipment) are monitored through CA Spectrum."
"For network management, this application is by far the best."
"CA Spectrum enables us to have an overall view of the state of our network."
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Cons

"Reports can take a long time to generate."
"So, I guess a more organized view of all the data that it provides would be an improvement we'd want."
"I'd like more ease-of-use."
"It would be really nice if you could do multiple domain authentication as opposed to just a single domain."
"The EventDisp logic (code) is too complex."
"Support from Broadcom could be better. Sometimes we wait a very long time for a solution to level three problems."
"It took a while to understand the product, but once we went hands on, it's great to work with."
"What I additionally would like to see is utilization information."
"I would say integration between performance monitoring and CA Spectrum, as well as improved graphing capabilities."
"Reporting and network bandwidth monitoring features needs to be improved."
"Technical Support: 7-8/10 but sometimes I think that technical support could be more flexible."
"It doesn't really allow for multi-tenancy. If you're an ISP or an MSP and you want to use this tool to provide these types of fault management services to your customers, you would need a separate SpectroSERVER for each customer..."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"In general, the license cost will be about 30% of the total TCO for this tool (hardware/support team, OS costs, and OS management)."
"It is expensive compared to other tools in the market."
"DX Spectrum's pricing is neither expensive nor cheap."
"The price is good enough to expect an ideal solution. It's expensive."
"The cost of some of these products are a little cost prohibitive, which is unfortunate. We have to find lower cost solutions for some of the things that we have to pull in. For the most part, CA has capabilities in pretty much everything that you would need. You just have to figure out where are you going to spend the most money for what you have to actually get done. You can do all these things but, which ones do you have to do? And that's hard to choose sometimes because you want to do them all."
"It’s a great tool, but an expensive one. Learn how to use it properly."
"Currently, a perpetual license but some services are moving to a subscription"
"The price is very high."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
14%
Outsourcing Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Construction Company
10%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business25
Midsize Enterprise19
Large Enterprise90
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for DX Spectrum?
The price is very, very high.
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What needs improvement with DX Spectrum?
The time investment required is significant, not because of difficulty but because of the need for free time to invest in it. We need to get the knowledge. We know there are many options, but we to...
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What is your primary use case for DX Spectrum?
The university purchased DX Spectrum, called ICE. DX Spectrum NAC is working for us only on Cisco 9200 switches. It is not working on any other switch like C1000 or HG or any 2960X. Even other Cisc...
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Also Known As

NetQoS Performance Center
CA Spectrum
 

Overview

NetQoS Performance Center is a leading provider of network performance management and service delivery management solutions. NetQoS Performance Center is an important part of CA Technologies Service Assurance solutions.
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DX Spectrum is a comprehensive network monitoring tool designed for scalability and accuracy. With features like fault management, topological mapping, and customizability, it addresses network issues effectively while ensuring reliable infrastructure oversight.

Known for its robust capabilities, DX Spectrum excels in fault management and network monitoring, offering features such as Global Collections and Event Correlation for precise issue detection. This scalability allows it to monitor large infrastructures efficiently using SNMP traps. Automated device discovery and seamless integrations with tools like SOI and Zabbix enhance its functionality, providing users with a streamlined experience. The interface allows for deep visibility and is supported by REST API for improved integration and automation.

What are the key features of DX Spectrum?
  • Fault Management: Identifies and manages network faults efficiently.
  • Topological Mapping: Offers a graphical representation of network topology.
  • Customizability: Provides extensive options to tailor the tool to specific needs.
  • Global Collections: Enhances issue detection across networks.
  • Event Correlation: Reduces false alerts by correlating network events.
  • Scalability: Manages large networks with SNMP traps.
  • Automated Discovery: Automatically identifies and integrates devices into monitoring.
  • REST API: Facilitates seamless integration and automation.
Why should users consider DX Spectrum in reviews?
  • Operational Efficiency: Increases efficiency through automation and integration.
  • Deep Visibility: Provides comprehensive network visibility and control.
  • Reliability: Ensures stable and reliable network operations.
  • Integration Capabilities: Works seamlessly with multiple external tools.
  • Customizability: Allows customization to meet specific monitoring needs.
  • Proactive Management: Supports proactive issue resolution with accurate notifications.

DX Spectrum finds extensive applications across industries for network infrastructure monitoring. It is vital in sectors where maintaining service uptime and quickly resolving network faults is critical. Organizations leverage its configuration management, alarm/event management, and integration capabilities to maintain smooth network operations, especially in environments with large and complex network infrastructures.

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Empowered Networks, Logicalis
National Informatics Centre India, Banese, Olympus, AlphaServe Technologies, Sicredi
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