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Cisco Prime [EOL] vs Junos Space Network Director comparison

Cisco and Juniper are both solutions in the Network Management Applications category. Additionally, 91% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Juniper users who would recommend it.
Cisco Prime [EOL]
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    91% willing to recommend
    Junos Space Network Director
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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
    Junos Space Network Director
    Average Rating
    7.6
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.0
    Number of Reviews
    4
    Ranking in other categories
    Network Management Applications (19th)
     

    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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    Ibrahim Reda - PeerSpot reviewer
    Ibrahim Reda
    Network and Security Engineer at CITG - Continental Information and Telecom Group
    High scalability network management with centralized control and an intuitive interface that provides efficient monitoring and configuration capabilities
    A centralized platform is crucial for efficiently managing all of our switches, which were previously handled individually, leading to significant challenges. This unified dashboard simplifies tasks like simultaneous switch upgrades, streamlining the process. It enables us to create reports that monitor site statuses, including uptime and downtime, which helps us evaluate each site's monthly uptime and assess its revenue potential based on operational time.
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    Quotes from Members

    We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
     

    Pros

    "It gives you the ability to upgrade switches remotely, schedule the upgrade time, perform backups, and monitor the health of all networks."
    "The VLAN mapping function has been most impactful in simplifying our network management tasks."
    "As a large organization, it is difficult to individually monitor every device. Instead, we use Cisco Prime to keep an eye on the network and services. We do not use it as a node tool, as we have other tools for network operation centers. When services go down, it can cause issues, we rely on Cisco Prime to monitor and notify us of any service disruptions. We mainly use Cisco Prime Infrastructure for configuration-level tasks."
    "The most valuable is the assistance for network support."
    "Cisco Prime allows us to do a lot of functions with the users and it is flexible."
    "Has a good wireless heatmap and search management features."
    "Cisco Prime has been around for a long time, and it keeps getting better and better."
    "Cisco Prime is user-friendly, so we are comfortable using it."
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    "For edge switching, this product is fantastic."
    "The most valuable feature is the management from a single pane of glass."
    "The most valuable feature is the technical support, as it is better than others."
    "The most valuable feature is the technical support, as it is better than others."
    "A centralized platform is crucial for efficiently managing all of our switches, which were previously handled individually, leading to significant challenges."
    "Junos Space creates one pane of glass managing your switching, routing, and security infrastructure as long as you have the modules for it."
    "It allows me to do more of the basic firewall features, like traffic management and others, in a single pane of glass."
     

    Cons

    "The user interface of Cisco Prime could be more user-friendly and increase its performance."
    "The product needs to improve its stability."
    "The product needs to improve its interface and reporting."
    "They could consider offering more flexible pricing options for their customers."
    "The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive."
    "The product is expensive compared to other vendors in the market."
    "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."
    "I would love for Cisco Prime to show bandwidth usage and consumption, but I can't monitor bandwidth usage at a given time."
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    "I would like to them include network real-time performance and come up with a dashboard report."
    "I feel like it's been taking a back burner to other things, and I think that they're trying to go different routes."
    "The upgrades are very time-consuming and difficult, and they often have to rebuild the product."
    "Its interface should be improved and enhanced to offer various functions, with flexible pricing"
    "I would like them to include network real-time performance and come up with a dashboard report."
    "I would like to see Space created to fully functional, where it's got multiple modules, particularly SD-WAN working on Corporate, or maybe become part of the Orchestrator portion."
    "The upgrades are very time-consuming and difficult, and they often have to rebuild the product."
     

    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "The price of Cisco Prime was reasonable because we purchased it as part of a Cisco One package. The package was a bundle of Cisco solutions together, such as Cisco ISE and CMX. The price is reasonable com compared to other solutions."
    "I rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
    "I would rate the pricing of Cisco Prime a seven out of ten."
    "Cisco Prime is an expensive solution."
    "You need to get special quotes from the company for each order."
    "If we have a license for Cisco DNA, we can use the same license for Cisco Prime."
    "The product is expensive compared to other vendors in the market."
    "I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten."
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    "We would like the price to be reduced."
    "This product is set at a good price point."
    "Typically, Juniper is more expensive than Cisco in initial costs, but overall, the long-term licensing fees that you're going to pay for Juniper versus Cisco is going to be less."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Government
    12%
    Manufacturing Company
    9%
    Computer Software Company
    8%
    Healthcare Company
    7%
    Computer Software Company
    10%
    Government
    9%
    Outsourcing Company
    9%
    Retailer
    7%
     

    Company Size

    By reviewers
    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business9
    Midsize Enterprise4
    Large Enterprise24
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    Questions from the Community

    What do you like most about Cisco Prime?
    The most valuable features of Cisco Prime include its comprehensive functionality as a one-stop solution for basic SNMP port management.
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    What needs improvement with Cisco Prime?
    The product's performance monitoring feature could be more intuitive.
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    What is your primary use case for Cisco Prime?
    We use Cisco Prime for centralized configuration management backups and monitoring.
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    Also Known As

    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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    Juniper Junos Space Network Director can support IT staff can manage their physical and virtual enterprise networks through a single pane of glass. Junos Space Network Director is a automated turnkey network management solution. Administrators can use it to visualize, analyze, and control their entire enterprise networks. In the data center, your IT staff can use the tool to manage and synchronize physical and virtual environments. In the campus, Network Director automates routine management tasks such as network provisioning and troubleshooting, dramatically improving operational efficiency and reliability. Network Director also integrates with VMware vCenter and vRealize Operations (vROps). The management tool offers sophisticated analytics for high-performance data centers, while open RESTful APIs support service orchestration integration with third-party platforms.

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    Sample Customers

    Mohawk Industries, Universidad EAFIT, Halton Healthcare
    St. Catherine's University, OneNet, University of New Haven, Frederick County Public Schools (Maryland), America's Test Kitchen
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