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Swapnil Jumale - PeerSpot reviewer
Project Lead at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Jan 25, 2023
Simple rule management, highly scalable, and easy to use
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature of Palo Alto Networks Panorama is the simplicity of rule management. Both this device group and template management are very easy to use."
  • "Palo Alto Networks Panorama currently lacks the capability of integrating with other software, such as AlgoSec to simplify rule management and schedule management. However, this feature has been requested by the company and it is uncertain if Palo Alto will implement it in the future. Additionally, the UI needs improvement, it is too slow."

What is our primary use case?

We use Palo Alto Networks Panorama firewall, rule and policies management.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Palo Alto Networks Panorama is the simplicity of rule management. Both this device group and template management are very easy to use. 

What needs improvement?

Palo Alto Networks Panorama currently lacks the capability of integrating with other software, such as AlgoSec to simplify rule management and schedule management. However, this feature has been requested by the company and it is uncertain if Palo Alto will implement it in the future. Additionally, the UI needs improvement, it is too slow.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Palo Alto Networks Panorama for approximately five years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution has frequent upgrades that reduce the stability.

I rate the stability of Palo Alto Networks Panorama a six out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Palo Alto Networks Panorama is scalable.

I have been using the same management software from other vendors, such as Check Point and Fortinet, but they are not as scalable as Palo Alto Networks Panorama.

We have approximately 25 people using the solution.

We do not plan to increase our usage because we are migrating to Zscaler and Cisco. Zscaler has some scalability advantages over Palo Alto Networks Panorama and this is why we are switching.

I rate the scalability of Palo Alto Networks Panorama a nine out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

There are a few areas where Palo Alto Networks Panorama support could be improved. Specifically, when we encounter issues, it takes a significant amount of for support to resolve them, particularly when it comes to coding-related problems. We are unsure if they have invested in research and development in this area.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of Palo Alto Networks Panorama took a long time to complete because there was not a lot of documentation.

What about the implementation team?

We used the support from Palo Alto Networks Panorama for the implementation. They were very professional and helpful. We used five people for the deployment of the solution.

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

The price of Palo Alto Networks Panorama should be reduced. We pay for the solution annually.

We have acquired Palo Alto Networks Panorama for a three-year period, and we are selecting firewall options based on our specific needs, which may result in purchasing a DNS Security solution separately.

What other advice do I have?

We use five people for the maintenance of the solution.

The solution is easy to use and superior to other competitors. Additionally, there are occasional graphical or visual glitches that also take a while for them to address through updates. The length of time it takes to resolve these issues depends on their severity.

I rate Palo Alto Networks Panorama a nine out of ten.

The solution is good compared to the competition, but the support is not up to standard.

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.
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Brijo George - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Dec 30, 2022
Excellent centralization, very reliable, but sometimes when we push we have to be repeat the process
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable item is centralization and we can get all of the router bases in a single window."
  • "I am observing that whenever pushing our configurations sometimes the configuration will not push properly and then we have to go to the individual firewall and save it again."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case is for layered firewalls and we are adding these firewalls to the panorama.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable item is centralization and we can get all of the router bases in a single window. 

What needs improvement?

I am observing that whenever pushing our configurations sometimes the configuration will not push properly and then we have to go to the individual firewall and save it again.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Palo Alto Networks Panorama for the past four years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is very good and once again I would rate it an eight out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is excellent. I would say on a scale of one to ten it rates an eight. We have around twenty who are using the solution.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is very good. From the time we do the initial ticket for assistance we see a response within the day.

What about the implementation team?

The initial setup was done by the best through one of our senior network engineers.

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

The pricing is pretty average. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate it a five.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Palo Alto Networks Panorama a seven on a scale of one to 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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Anil Dahiya - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Architect at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Reseller
Dec 29, 2022
Easy to manage and scale and has logging features
Pros and Cons
  • "I found logging and management features the most valuable in Palo Alto Networks Panorama. Another good feature of the product is that it lets you define global firewall policies and templates."
  • "Storage in Palo Alto Networks Panorama needs improvement. My company also experienced deployment issues when the product was first installed, particularly when binding with the firewall. It's not as user-friendly because not everyone can deploy it without some knowledge."

What is our primary use case?

We provide Palo Alto Networks Panorama to customers in the education and government niches, for example, for state and defense accounts. The product is for logging and log management.

What is most valuable?

I found logging and management features the most valuable in Palo Alto Networks Panorama.

Another good feature of the product is that it lets you define global firewall policies and templates. For example, if you have standard procedures, you can create a single template and apply it to all your firewalls. This feature is attractive to many users.

I also like that Palo Alto Networks Panorama is easy to configure and manage.

What needs improvement?

Storage in Palo Alto Networks Panorama needs improvement.

My company also experienced deployment issues when the product was first installed, particularly when binding with the firewall. It's not as user-friendly because not everyone can deploy it without some knowledge.

Updating Palo Alto Networks Panorama was also a bit challenging when upgrading your firewall, so that's another area for improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've worked with Palo Alto Networks Panorama for the last three or four years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Palo Alto Networks Panorama is a stable product, but sometimes, the patch creates some issues, so it's a nine out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Regarding scalability, Palo Alto Networks Panorama is a scalable solution. You can scale it whenever you want. You can add storage. Scaling it is easy, so it's a nine out of ten for me.

How are customer service and support?

Palo Alto Networks Panorama technical support is good. Regarding response time, it depends if you're getting partner support or direct support from Palo Alto Networks.

Sometimes you need to wait a maximum of four hours to receive support, and sometimes, it just takes half an hour. It also depends on the type of ticket you open. If it's a critical ticket, you'll get a call from technical support within fifteen to twenty minutes.

I also like that Palo Alto Networks extended support to distributors, where you can raise a ticket directly with a distributor.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I've used AlgoSec, and compared to Palo Alto Networks Panorama, AlgoSec supports other OEM firewalls, which means you can configure Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco, and other firewalls on it. In contrast, Palo Alto Networks Panorama only supports Palo Alto Networks devices, which is a drawback.

Otherwise, if you compare Palo Alto Networks Panorama with other products, such as Fortinet and Checkpoint, feature-wise, Palo Alto Networks Panorama is more complete. In contrast, Checkpoint and Fortinet are only thirty to thirty-five percent complete.

If not for the OEM firewall restrictions, I'd rate Palo Alto Networks Panorama as ten out of ten compared to other products.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup for Palo Alto Networks Panorama could be pretty easy if you've had some training. It's not like you can go and do it and find it easy without a guide or training. Before implementing the product, you'll need at least one to two weeks of training because it'll be complicated to go hands-on without some Palo Alto Networks Panorama training.

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

Pricing for Palo Alto Networks Panorama is always high. If you're going to sell the product, you always have to talk about the technology because it should be about the solution rather than the price, or else you'll lose potential customers.

What other advice do I have?

My company works with Palo Alto Networks Panorama, including other Palo Alto Networks solutions, such as MDR, NGFW, and SOAR.

My company is a system integrator rather than the end customer. My company provides and sells Palo Alto Networks Panorama to end customers.

Palo Alto Networks Panorama is deployed on-premises, particularly by customers in the government.

A state data center where my company deployed Palo Alto Networks Panorama had fifteen thousand to eighteen thousand users. The number of firewalls was eighty, with two Palo Alto Networks systems.

My rating for Palo Alto Networks Panorama is nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Kelvin Choy - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Specialist at a media company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Nov 25, 2022
An affordable and easy-to-use solution, though central firewall management could be better
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is easy to use."
  • "The central firewall management could be better."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution for long-term traffic blocks when our management needs to receive information on specific events or for theory testing. Panorama sits on the firewall and manages traffic blocking.

What is most valuable?

The solution is easy to use. 

What needs improvement?

The central firewall management could be better. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been working with Panorama for two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable; we didn't have any downtime.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Our IT department has around four users who manage the solution, and another department has over ten end users.

How are customer service and support?

We contacted technical support in Hong Kong, provided by a local partner of Panorama, and they aren't the best; there is room for improvement.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

Another division handled the initial setup, but they said the deployment should be easy as it doesn't require complex tasks. It's simple to open the software and configure the tool.

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

The solution is relatively cheap; I rate it four out of five for affordability. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I evaluated another solution, but Panorama is easy to use and deploy, plus the performance is better. I can quickly install policies.

What other advice do I have?

I rate the product seven 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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Raquel GarciaFrutos - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant at a tech company with 51-200 employees
Consultant
Sep 29, 2022
A good solution for enterprise companies, with valuable security group rules, but it needs to be more intuitive and have more European integrations
Pros and Cons
  • "Especially for big, worldwide clients, one of the most valuable features is being able to create some rules to place on the security groups."
  • "We have had some issues in the past because integrating a new device is not intuitive."

What is our primary use case?

My customers use this solution in their companies. 

What is most valuable?

Especially for big, worldwide clients, one of the most valuable features is being able to create some rules to place on the security groups.

What needs improvement?

We have had some issues in the past because integrating a new device is not intuitive. If there is some room for improvement, that would be it.

I'm not an expert on the matter, but I would like to see more capabilities regarding automation and integration. We are seeing a trend where the clients are asking for integrations with European tools. I know the solution is quite integral with all kinds of tools, but there are some different tools here in the market in Europe, so this is important. 

The menu is full of options, which is good in some ways, but for a newbie it can be a little bit overwhelming and you need to properly understand it before starting to work with it. I think the ramp up at the beginning is quite intense.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been familiar with this solution for two years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is quite stable. Among our clients, it is actually one of the preferred solutions. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Our clients who use this solution are enterprise companies. We have around 50 people at our company working with the solution. The number of admins needed for the solution depends on the company, but most of our clients have over 15 admins. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is kind of easy. I think it takes about half a day to set it up properly. 

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

The pricing is considered a little bit expensive, but depending on the client, it's worth it. Again, it depends on the client, but they generally consider it a good solution.

The payment structure depends on the contract that the client has with Palo Alto. I think usually the cloud solution is charged monthly.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I also work with Fortinet, and I think their solution is more intuitive. The menus are less charged, and I found the documentation to be a little bit more clear.

What other advice do I have?

I would tell people considering this product that you always have the support of Palo Alto. They can be plan B just in case something happens while configuring a new device, for example, to ensure everything gets configured the way it should be at the beginning.

I would rate this solution as an eight out of ten. 

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
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reviewer1278348 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Jul 26, 2022
Has good stability and a straightforward setup
Pros and Cons
  • "Palo Alto Networks Panorama has good stability. I didn't see any instability from it, and its initial setup was straightforward."
  • "My company's getting whatever it needs from Palo Alto Networks Panorama, but in the cloud, there's an issue with CPU management, and that's an area for improvement. Though the normal data traffic doesn't go through the management interface, whenever there's an increase in the throughput, CPU management becomes high. If you increase the load, CPU management spikes, and it's what needs to be taken care of in Palo Alto Networks Panorama."

How has it helped my organization?

Palo Alto Networks Panorama has improved the way my company works, which is why my company uses it.

What is most valuable?

What I like about Palo Alto Networks Panorama is that it's stable and setting it up isn't complex.

What needs improvement?

My company's getting whatever it needs from Palo Alto Networks Panorama, but in the cloud, there's an issue with CPU management, and that's an area for improvement. Though the normal data traffic doesn't go through the management interface, whenever there's an increase in the throughput, CPU management becomes high. If you increase the load, CPU management spikes, and it's what needs to be taken care of in Palo Alto Networks Panorama.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Palo Alto Networks Panorama for the past four years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Palo Alto Networks Panorama has good stability. I didn't see any instability from it, though at times, the CPU goes high in terms of usage, and that's what you need to take care of.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Palo Alto Networks Panorama is a scalable solution.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support for Palo Alto Networks Panorama, in my experience, was initially good, but now the wait time is longer. My company has a dedicated account manager, so it gets support, but in general, the response time is longer.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup for Palo Alto Networks Panorama was straightforward. I didn't see any complexity. It was a normal firewall configuration. I haven't done any new deployment of Palo Alto Networks Panorama, but in the cloud environment, it didn't take much time for me, and you can complete a setup within one to two hours.

What about the implementation team?

We implemented Palo Alto Networks Panorama through a vendor team by Palo Alto, specifically for the on-premises deployment, to migrate from Check Point to Palo Alto Networks Panorama, but in the cloud environment, as it is a VM, we did it ourselves.

What other advice do I have?

Palo Alto Networks Panorama is deployed everywhere, particularly in the public cloud and on-premises as well.

My company is just a customer of Palo Alto Networks Panorama, but because it's a big company, it has a dedicated account manager in Palo Alto.

My company uses the solution extensively. There are more than six Panoramas. Forty to fifty firewalls are managed currently through Palo Alto Networks Panorama.

I'm rating Palo Alto Networks Panorama nine out of ten. It's a good solution. What would make my rating a ten is if the CPU management spike issue was addressed and if the delayed response of technical support was addressed as well. A few years ago, the response time from support was immediate, but now, there's a delay with the response, even though my company has a dedicated account manager from Palo Alto Networks Panorama, and this makes you think about a midsized company with no account manager in terms of how much time it gets a response from Palo Alto support.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Luke Wainwright - PeerSpot reviewer
Cybersecurity Engineer at a retailer with 51-200 employees
Real User
Jul 24, 2022
Secure, performs well, and is simple to use
Pros and Cons
  • "Everything about the reporting and everything about Palo Alto Networks Panorama is good."
  • "There is always room for improvement in anything."

What is our primary use case?

We use Palo Alto firewalls, for our perimeter security. It is our perimeter security product, which we use as our perimeter security firewall. As a firewall should, protect us and our organization at the perimeter.

What is most valuable?

It's an excellent product. It's doing its job, and we like it. The ease of use is quite nice. Everything about the reporting and everything about Palo Alto Networks Panorama is good.

What needs improvement?

Everyone, I suppose, would like the price to be improved. Price is always a good thing to change.

There is always room for improvement in anything. But I couldn't really comment on that off the top of my head.

In terms of updates, I believe everything is in order. That is not an issue for me.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with Palo Alto Networks Panorama for five months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Palo Alto Networks Panorama is 100 percent stable. We have it running in HA status, obviously, for failover, but It's extremely stable. There are no complaints.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Palo Alto Networks Panorama is scalable.

We have a large organization. We are a retail company, with approximately 4000 users who are protected by this firewall.

How are customer service and support?

I have never contacted technical support personally. We do outsource our support to another company. When there are issues, they are responsible for resolving them.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We use their product called, Cortex XDR.

We use an onboard, a custom CRM platform that we created in-house. At the moment, we do not use a commercially available one.

I have been with my current company for five months. And we were using checkpoints as our perimeter security when I first joined, and we moved to the Palo Alto Panorama platform. And it's a fantastic product; we love it. As an organization, it has been very well written.

How was the initial setup?

I wasn't involved in the installation because, as I previously stated, I just started working for my current organization. 

I wasn't directly involved in the transition, but it went smoothly.

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

I couldn't comment on price as I am not really involved in the commercial side of the business.

I am not aware of the licensing fees.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I am aware of XSOAR, but we haven't had any dealing with it yet. We are on a journey to potentially onboard that within our environment. But, at this point, we don't have, the budget for it.

What other advice do I have?

It's doing its job for us. Since we cut it out, from Checkpoint to Palo Alto, everything has improved noticeably. I recommend it.

I would rate Palo Alto Networks Panorama a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Ahmet Top - PeerSpot reviewer
Regional Manager at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Reseller
Jul 17, 2022
Feature rich, scalable, and helpful support
Pros and Cons
  • "Palo Alto Networks Panorama has a lot of features."
  • "The price of Palo Alto Networks Panorama could be better."

What is most valuable?

Palo Alto Networks Panorama has a lot of features.

What needs improvement?

The price of Palo Alto Networks Panorama could be better.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Palo Alto Networks Panorama for approximately four years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Palo Alto Networks Panorama is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability of Palo Alto Networks Panorama is good. We have middle to large enterprises using this solution.

How are customer service and support?

The technical support is very good and they are at the top of the class.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

If the customer doesn't have the budget, I recommend Fortinet. It is not the same level as Palo Alto Networks Panorama, but for a budget, it is an advantage. Check Point is a little bit complex, compared to Palo Alto. If the customer is looking for the technical specifications then Palo Alto Networks Panorama is the best. If the customer is on a budget, there are alternatives.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of Palo Alto Networks Panorama is easy and takes approximately one day.

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

Palo Alto Networks Panorama is a more expensive solution than competitors. They should lower the price to stay competitive.

What other advice do I have?

All my clients are happy and satisfied with the solution. We can strongly recommend it to others.

I rate Palo Alto Networks Panorama a nine out of ten.

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