We performed a comparison between Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform and Juniper Contrail SD-WAN based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The file and data reduction capabilities are very good. Without it, we have a great deal of network congestion."
"It is a scalable solution."
"Silver Peak Unity EdgeConnect has high availability."
"The solution includes features for SD-WAN and WAN such as batch conditioning and optimization."
"First and foremost, it enables the customer to deploy high availability connections. This kind of solution enables them to deploy these HA connections for policies mostly automatically. It's a more automated approach than with other vendors."
"At the moment, for us, it is a very good solution because it has all the features we need and it is not so expensive."
"The initial setup is very easy and not confusing."
"The tool's most valuable feature is bandwidth optimization."
"It supports desktop management, network management, and SD-WAN policies."
"The support is very good from Juniper and from the local distributors."
"The solution is more specific about what's happening since it explains where the problem may lie and points out areas where there is a problem. So, we like that it provides more visibility."
"My customers use the solution to have better control and knowledge about the applications inside ONE Access. It also helps them cut costs by reducing MPLs and using better internet access from FTTH."
"It gives you that level of visibility to understand what's going on between layer four and layer seven."
"I've worked with several SD-WAN solutions over the past few years, and the product felt more like an automated provisioning tool. Unlike solutions from Palo Alto or other SD-WANs orchestrated by a SaaS solution, Juniper Contrail SD-WAN already had the files and built their SaaS to orchestrate the configuration. Initially, you didn't do much, but then it started adding some routing capabilities."
"If compared with Cisco, then Aruba's pricing is very aggressive."
"The support, which is the direct support from Aruba, has shortcomings and needs to be improved."
"I expect automation in the Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform's next release."
"This solution is suitable for small to medium-sized companies. If we have large-sized companies it is better to use Cisco or Palo Alto."
"Reporting is something that they can improve on."
"We would like to have better features for path selection. For example, if we know the network is going to go down then we would like to set up an alternate route for data packets in real-time."
"They have to implement more security with it. The security, mainly their firewall functions, have to be included in the firewall features."
"The license features should improve in the solution. For example, when you purchase VMware, it starts at a low level that has some functionality. When you want to expand, the difference in the price is substantial. I purchased the lower functional version for $4,000, and now if I want to upgrade, they ask me for $80,000. This is a $76,000 difference, there's no logic, but this is VMware."
"Implementing new branches or changing existing ones in Juniper Contrail SD-WAN wasn't as straightforward as with other solutions like Meraki SD-WAN, which is almost plug-and-play with its zero-touch provisioning. In Juniper Contrail SD-WAN, it was more challenging."
"The training could be better. When it comes to the demo dashboard capability, I feel like it could be much easier for our customers to use. Our last customer complained about this."
"The solution is expensive. Its support can be better."
"Areas for improvement in the Juniper Contrail SD-WAN solution include the on-premises deployment process."
"The only issue was the switch we got, which was a little problematic because it was PoC equipment, and we had a little problem with that."
"The solution installs similarly to competitors. It is not more difficult or easier. However, it could be easier and take less time for the installation."
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Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is ranked 7th in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions with 19 reviews while Juniper Contrail SD-WAN is ranked 15th in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions with 6 reviews. Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is rated 8.6, while Juniper Contrail SD-WAN is rated 7.4. The top reviewer of Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform writes "Flexible, efficient, and responsive support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Juniper Contrail SD-WAN writes "A scalable solution that is easy to configure". Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform is most compared with Fortinet FortiGate, Cisco SD-WAN, VMware SD-WAN, Prisma SD-WAN and Cradlepoint NetCloud, whereas Juniper Contrail SD-WAN is most compared with Juniper Mist Edge, Cisco SD-WAN, VMware SD-WAN and Fortinet FortiGate. See our Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform vs. Juniper Contrail SD-WAN report.
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