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Solution Architect at a wholesaler/distributor with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Nov 23, 2023
Easy-to-use product with an efficient web filtering feature
Pros and Cons
  • "The product's most valuable feature is web filtering."
  • "Palo Alto Networks PA-Series is complicated to configure compared to one of its competitors."

What is our primary use case?

We use Palo Alto Networks PA-Series for web filtering and VPN features. 

What is most valuable?

The product's most valuable feature is web filtering.

What needs improvement?

Palo Alto Networks PA-Series is complicated to configure compared to Fortinet.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The platform is much more stable than the other firewalls.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The product is complicated to scale.

What was our ROI?

The product generates a return on investment by lowering the profile cost. The existing firewall version is up and running and is not slowing down like other brands.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Palo Alto Networks PA-Series's price is much higher than other firewall brands.

What other advice do I have?

The product is easy to use. I rate it an eight 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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Chief Technology Officer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Real User
Jul 26, 2023
Works as a firewall and protects internet traffic
Pros and Cons
  • "I like the tool's security and web filtering features."
  • "Palo Alto Networks PA-Series should improve its price. It should also include a feature similar to Sophos' Security Heartbeat."

What is our primary use case?

We use the tool as a firewall to protect internet traffic. 

What is most valuable?

I like the tool's security and web filtering features. 

What needs improvement?

Palo Alto Networks PA-Series should improve its price. It should also include a feature similar to Sophos Security Heartbeat. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with the solution for two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product is stable. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I would rate Palo Alto Networks PA-Series' scalability an eight out of ten. 

How are customer service and support?

Support needs more time to solve issues. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

Palo Alto Networks PA-Series's installation is simple. 

What other advice do I have?

I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. 

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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