The most valuable features of Plixer Scrutinizer include the ability to track device activities historically, detailed traffic identification, 100% network activity reporting, and security enhancement. It integrates with Active Directory and security products, providing enriched data context. Users appreciate its real-time traffic visualization, efficient reporting, ease of use, and rapid data analysis. It supports various flow monitoring, offers customizable reports, facilitates bandwidth management, and helps in predictive analysis and troubleshooting. Users also value the user-friendly interface and seamless deployment.
- "I honestly don't think there are many areas where Scrutinizer could be improved; it's a pretty robust, out-of-the-box solution."
- "I really feel, after reviewing three at one time and knowing some other ones, the bang and performance for the dollars, and the capacity and the flexibility; it's really second to none in those situations."
- "We see things that we did not see before; it's opened up peoples' eyes among our network folks and overall it has had a good, positive impact."
Plixer Scrutinizer needs better database management, a more intuitive GUI, and improved map creation. The update process is complex, requiring direct assistance, and the current method of extracting data is labor-intensive. There are concerns about its ability to handle high traffic volumes and its scalability. Users would like a more straightforward backup configuration, better documentation, security enhancements, and a SaaS option for smaller businesses and educational institutions. Additionally, data representation and reporting need to be more user-friendly.
- "There is room for improvement around the data that they have on the website about solutions."
- "Knowing that they're coming out with a new user interface, that is an area where there is room for improvement. There are so many variables."
- "The solution creates a visual map of a particular location and how the network flows. You need to spend time to generate all those maps."