CloudHive is used for protecting private cloud customers by controlling the traffic between virtual machines inside a data center. The micro-segmentation solution plays a role in safeguarding the internal traffic of data centers.
Improves security and has reliable integration and minimal host impact
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
CloudHive offers benefits through its solution architecture, providing high reliability and easy integration with third-party systems. It does not require software installation on every virtual machine, just on the hardware server, allowing for less impact on the host operating system. This contributes to enhanced security for customers.
What needs improvement?
While the solution is comprehensive, there could be potential for adding AI features like traffic analysis and attack analysis automation to enhance functionality.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
There are no scaling problems with CloudHive. The design includes data processing nodes on each server, which allows it to be scalable and offers high reliability across the solution.
How are customer service and support?
Customer service for Hillstone's CloudHive is rated as comparable to other products, receiving eight points out of ten, as the support team is similar to the one supporting other solutions.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I did not work directly with other solutions but understand some of them. CloudHive's solution is noted for not needing software installation on each virtual machine, making it easier and safer.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing of CloudHive is competitive in terms of value and cost. The ability to monitor and protect different segments with specific policies contributes to its perceived value.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I understand some other solutions but have not worked directly with them.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate CloudHive nine points out of ten. It is better than other segmentation solutions.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Private Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
