Nagios XI is used for monitoring the resources in the infrastructure.
Account Manager, Cybersecurity at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Open-source, with good monitoring and visibility
Pros and Cons
- "The dashboard allows you to see what's going on in the overall system."
- "Open-source software is usually not user-friendly."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The dashboard allows you to see what's going on in the overall system.
What needs improvement?
As it is open-source, it is not user-friendly. Open-source software is usually not user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been selling Nagios XI for more than five years.
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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Nagios XI is a scalable product.
We have six customers who are using this solution.
How are customer service and support?
Support, we have a time zone issue, but we are providing our own support.
I don't believe we require anything, because we have our own technical expertise.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We are resellers of Forcepoint and Symantec DLP.
How was the initial setup?
Because my company is experienced, installation is not a problem for us, but I'm not sure about new users.
We have a team of two or three people to deploy and maintain this solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Nagios XI is open source.
It requires a yearly license.
What other advice do I have?
It is an alternative to more expensive solutions. That is why they use Nagios.
I would rate Nagios XI an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Lead Solution Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Scalable product with an easy setup process
Pros and Cons
- "It is an open-source platform with valuable features for performance and stability."
- "The product's stability could be even better."
What is our primary use case?
We use Nagios XI for server monitoring.
What is most valuable?
It is an open-source platform with valuable features for performance and stability.
What needs improvement?
The product's stability could be even better.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Nagios XI for five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the product's stability a nine out of ten. There is room for improvement.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the product's scalability a nine out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy. It requires a team of ten engineers to execute the process.
What about the implementation team?
Our employees implement the product with the help of third-party vendors.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Nagios XI a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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