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Cisco Prime [EOL] vs ExtremeManagement comparison

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Cisco Prime [EOL]
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    100% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    Cisco Prime [EOL]
    Average Rating
    7.8
    Reviews Sentiment
    6.5
    Number of Reviews
    35
    Ranking in other categories
    No ranking in other categories
    ExtremeManagement
    Average Rating
    9.0
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.4
    Number of Reviews
    6
    Ranking in other categories
    Network Management Applications (18th)
     

    Featured Reviews

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    AndrewRichardson
    Network Engineer at Edmonton Catholic School Board
    Has an easy implementation process, but the performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive
    The project implementation was easy overall. Adapting Cisco's solutions to our specific environment required effort, as their documentation only covers some network scenarios. The deployment didn't happen all at once; it was staged and controlled to ensure a smooth transition. We started with a small test environment before gradually rolling it out to all campuses. This gradual approach helped mitigate the risk of any issues arising across multiple locations simultaneously, especially on a critical day like Monday morning. We have a team of three executives working on the process. Their job roles included network specialists and a manager. It requires maintenance, which is included in the annual cost. We receive updates and support as part of the renewal process.
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    reviewer1319712
    Systems Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
    Centralized switch management has streamlined daily operations but reporting still needs improvement
    The reason clients select ExtremeManagement is because we have existing Extreme customers who are looking for a centralized management solution to manage their Extreme Switches. ExtremeManagement is not only for managing Extreme Switches; it can also manage other third-party solutions such as Cisco or Juniper or any other third party. This provides good flexibility for managing even third-party solutions. ExtremeManagement offers a lot of management options, including the ability to back up the configuration on a scheduled basis and to upgrade the switches' firmwares on a scheduled basis. There is a workflow feature similar to orchestration, which is related to automation. Regarding threat detection with ExtremeManagement, there is no specific feature, but in case of any failure detection or network issues, ExtremeManagement can send a notification to the users and to the admin. ExtremeManagement itself does not include a security or cybersecurity feature; however, there is an additional module called ExtremeControl that you can add, which is a network access control or NAC solution. ExtremeAnalytics is also a very good add-on to ExtremeManagement that can analyze all the traffic coming to the switch for incoming and outgoing traffic. It checks everything even up to Layer 7, the application layer, which I believe maybe some other switches management solutions do not have. This feature is fully compatible with Extreme Switches because the switches can show the application layer traffic. The reporting capabilities of ExtremeManagement are good, but I cannot say they are perfect. Everybody can read it, but in our region, especially in Saudi Arabia and the Arab universe, some customers are requesting Arabic results, which makes it somewhat challenging for us and the vendor. Not all vendors have that capability, and sometimes the vendor asks for adding a feature request, which may take time. I cannot say this is something negative, but in our region, some customers, especially non-English speakers, require that. In general, reporting is good, though not perfect. The integration of ExtremeManagement with other Extreme products and third-party solutions is easy. It does not require specific requirements for integration with other third-party switches. However, there are limitations for integration with other third-party products, especially with firewalls from security companies. When it comes to network devices, it is very easy to integrate with.
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    Pros

    "The product has a lot of features and capabilities."
    "Cisco Prime allows us to do a lot of functions with the users and it is flexible."
    "When you have a central management plan, it saves a lot of costs."
    "I have found the solution to be scalable."
    "We use Cisco Prime for network mapping and surveys."
    "We use the solution to control the physical service station that is part of the SCADA network. We connect and control them remotely."
    "Enables oversight in order to tweak and tune."
    "The product's most valuable features are monitoring and configuration."
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    "The best thing about the solution is that it is all managed from just a single application window, a single pane of glass where almost all the features are managed within a single application or browser, so you don’t have to switch between different applications or windows."
    "ExtremeManagement brings in the most value by reducing the technical debt to the organization in terms of having to hire personnel to maintain it or contract it."
    "The report model is one of the valuable models. We are able to see all the information concentrated in reports, which is very useful. We are able to get the information about the performance of the equipment and check that everything is okay. You can get very useful information across applications, so we have very good experience with their management solutions. It has many functionalities to simplify the administration and monitor the development of the switches or AP. It is easy to deploy, easy to configure. and easy to develop. Its price is also good."
    "Overall, I believe the GUI has already improved significantly, making it easier to manage than other management tools, and the most important thing is that our customers are happy with it."
    "ExtremeManagement is excellent; it is a very mature platform and robust in that it covers most of the functionality of the devices."
    "Using this solution has made our job more efficient. We need fewer people to do implementation and support, and we don't have to go on-site to change the configuration or otherwise support the switch."
    "The technical support services are good."
    "It is a good solution; our experience has been good, it is easy to deploy, configure, and develop, and its performance is good; in general, we are satisfied with Extreme."
     

    Cons

    "The onboarding process could be improved and developed to enhance compatibility for non-Cisco devices."
    "If you think about a centralized monitoring system, Cisco Prime is not good because it does not support third-party vendors like Palo Alto or FortiGate."
    "Cisco needs to improve Prime's monitoring tab. If any device goes down, there is a 15-second lapse before we know. It would be much better if we were alerted two or three minutes before a device is about to fail, so we can dispatch a field engineer and avoid network downtime. I would like to see a feature that allows you to access the devices directly from Prime's monitoring tab. That would make work easier for us."
    "I want the tool to improve data visibility."
    "Lacking in integration with a SIEM tool."
    "The solution has issues with real time monitoring of devices and NetFlow such as inadequate visualization for reports, sources, and destinations."
    "Cisco Prime could improve the graphical user interface."
    "We would like to see the inclusion of detailed alerts."
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    "There could be better integration with third-party equipment and vendors."
    "The reporting capabilities of ExtremeManagement are good, but I cannot say they are perfect."
    "It would be great to not need an on-premises SiteIQ license for running a Fabric OS cloud or managing third-party devices."
    "They can improve the information period. Currently, we are able to have information for only 14 or 15 days, but we would like to have information for an extended period of maybe 30 days. Their technical support can also be improved in terms of the response time to the tickets."
    "It would be helpful if this solution had support for configuring and managing third-party hardware devices."
    "Some features are quite difficult to configure and they are very complicated to figure out. Maybe the vendors should introduce a more driven configuration that can clarify the processes a bit more to make the processes more clearly defined."
     

    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "The solution is not inexpensive but is worth it for large-scale environments."
    "I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
    "I would rate the pricing of Cisco Prime a seven out of ten."
    "The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive."
    "Cisco Prime is an expensive solution."
    "The cost is quite high."
    "We update the license every five years."
    "I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
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    "It has a good price. There is a good relationship between the cost and the performance."
    "The support is billed on a yearly basis, and there are no additional costs."
    "While they don't consider it affordable, they don't find it overly expensive."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Construction Company
    13%
    Government
    9%
    Financial Services Firm
    8%
    Outsourcing Company
    8%
    Manufacturing Company
    16%
    Construction Company
    13%
    Financial Services Firm
    13%
    Outsourcing Company
    11%
     

    Company Size

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    Small Business
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    Small Business9
    Midsize Enterprise5
    Large Enterprise24
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ExtremeManagement?
    I would rate the pricing of ExtremeManagement as five out of ten; it is somewhat neutral, not cheap and not expensive. I might consider it a four out of ten now due to the global hardware economic ...
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    What needs improvement with ExtremeManagement?
    The reporting part definitely requires improvement.
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    What is your primary use case for ExtremeManagement?
    We have been reselling ExtremeManagement for 13 years.
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    Cisco Prime Infrastructure
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    Overview

    Cisco Prime products deliver next-generation management by supporting an intuitive workflow-oriented user experience and integrated lifecycle operations across Cisco architectures, technologies, and networks.

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    ExtremeManagement offers centralized control for managing network devices, streamlining configuration management with automation and version history. Integration with third-party solutions is seamless, reducing technical expenses and providing a convenient management experience.

    ExtremeManagement specializes in network device management, offering comprehensive features for Extreme switches and other network components like routers. It facilitates network access control, analytics, and device management, simplifying monitoring and diagnostics. While it offers robust integration, room for improvement exists in managing third-party hardware and simplifying configuration processes. Users benefit from add-ons like ExtremeControl and ExtremeAnalytics and appreciate the detailed performance insights from the reporting features, though improvements are sought in reporting functionality and support services.

    What are the key features of ExtremeManagement?
    • Configuration Management: Provides version history and automation for efficient device setup.
    • Single Pane of Glass: Centralized management of network devices for streamlined operations.
    • Third-Party Integration: Seamlessly works with solutions like Cisco to enhance management capabilities.
    • Workflow Automation: Supports automated processes to increase efficiency.
    • Add-Ons: Includes ExtremeControl and ExtremeAnalytics for expanded functionality.
    What benefits and ROI can users expect?
    • Cost Reduction: Lowers technical expenses by minimizing the need for extensive personnel involvement.
    • Improved Control: Enhances network management convenience through centralized systems.
    • Performance Insights: Provides detailed reporting for better network performance understanding.
    • Extended Support: Offers lower operating costs through efficient network oversight.

    In industries like IT services and enterprise networking, ExtremeManagement is implemented for managing network access, traffic analytics, and device configurations. By reselling ExtremeManagement for over a decade, companies have leveraged its capabilities for enhanced performance monitoring and issue diagnostics to support dynamic network environments. Clients have transitioned to the latest version to capitalize on these features effectively.

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    Sample Customers

    Mohawk Industries, Universidad EAFIT, Halton Healthcare
    Henry Ford Health System, Baltimore Ravens, Brandili, Federal University of Alagoas, CEDAE, Caxias do Sul, UNISC Concurrency, CenturyLink Field, Louisiana College, Cricket Tasmania Stadium, Moscow Internet Exchange
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