Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista vs SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager comparison

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We performed a comparison between Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista and SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"Being able to see the health of the network is most valuable. It is very strong in terms of stability and scalability. Their technical support is also good.""It is a good investment for features.""I really like Visual RAF. I use that a lot and then I use the up and down status reports because it'll send me emails and text messages when access points go up or down. That way, I'm aware of what's going on.""The reports are good.""Network management solution that's very stable and scalable. It has a straightforward installation, fast technical support, and multiple features such as reporting, network health analysis, etc.""The most valuable feature of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is the monitoring of wired and wireless equipment."

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"Its main functionality is highly beneficial as it centralizes the management of configuration items across the network.""Configuration refers to the specific settings and options that determine how a device or system behaves. It can include things, such as network settings, security settings, and other options that are specific to the device or system in question. One of the most valuable features of the solution was its ability to track and monitor changes to the configuration of devices on a network. This can be useful for troubleshooting and identifying potential issues. By keeping track of who made changes to the configuration and when it can be easier to determine the cause of any problems that may arise.""Compared to other vendors, like NetBrain, managing the solution is easy. They made it very user-friendly.""It's perfect for network configuration management. It's easy to use.""The scanning features have proven to be highly valuable, particularly due to the comprehensive information they provide.""The configuration compliance aspect of SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager allows for easy comparison of configuration settings across branches, ensuring adherence to security guidelines and best practices. Automation capabilities have greatly impacted workflows, enabling tasks such as configuration backups, template deployment, and firmware upgrades to be automated, thereby streamlining processes and saving time. Compliance reporting features provide valuable insights into network compliance, offering pre-built security audit reports and customizable options to meet specific requirements.""It allows us to manage backups in big companies. It is also useful in managing the configuration changes.""The installation is straightforward."

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"I would like to see a little better reporting, not reporting features, the report maker to be a little better.""They should add more security features.""Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista could improve by adding more cybersecurity features.""Adding a reliable and proper heatmap for the access points would make this solution better.""The location of the WiFi connection should be available to all users.""It needs to be infused with more artificial intelligence and machine learning."

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"Our experience has shown that most of the problems we've had with SolarWinds NCM are related to software issues.""The network flow is a problem for this solution.""The only thing that requires some experience, and training doesn't fix, is how to set up your custom policy-based reports to check compliance.""The third-party plugins available in the solution could improve. I have received some issues with the templates.""The interface of solar winds could be improved.""We want to be able to store it in a data warehouse format and integrate it with Google single sign-on.""On NCM, reporting could be a bit better. It's completely become just one report. When I try to create a custom report, the solution just commits old server data.""When we run the SolarWinds NCM jobs at the cellular line, it runs in the morning. They're just not finishing. We're getting false processing."

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  • "The price of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is cheaper compared to other tools on the market. The license for this software is a one-time license only, so there is no renewal needed. It's a perpetual license."
  • "This is an open-source solution, we do not pay any money to use it."
  • "Its price is reasonable."
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  • "With a minimal bundle, we pay about $3000 a year in licensing costs. If you have multiple devices in your network, you must buy the bundle, which is 100% identical for your infrastructure. If you have 15 devices, you need 15 licenses, for example. That's one bundle. You don't pay for anything over and above that."
  • "You have a base license for 50 devices, and then you can add more licenses as you go."
  • "There is a license for the use of this solution and it is priced well, there is a lot of value for the money."
  • "I have a yearly subscription."
  • "In Africa, the cost is a major factor in decision-making for many companies. As a result, some companies may choose cheaper solutions, even if they are open-source, over more expensive ones, such as SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager. However, as an engineer, I believe that the functionalities and services offered by SolarWinds justify the cost. Nonetheless, many companies in Africa may still view the prices as unaffordable."
  • "There is a license needed to use SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager."
  • "The price of the solution is high compared to other solutions."
  • "We have to pay additionally for its support and maintenance."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:They should add more security features to the solution. Also, they should provide a secure platform to manage our networks.
    Top Answer:We use the solution to manage network connections for ethernet suites and wireless solutions.
    Top Answer:The configuration compliance aspect of SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager allows for easy comparison of configuration settings across branches, ensuring adherence to security guidelines and best… more »
    Top Answer:I'd like to see additional features like support for devices that don't use CLI for configuration backups, expanded inventory support for other vendors beyond Cisco, and compatibility with newer SD… more »
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    Also Known As
    Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 8770, OmniVista 8770, OmniVista 2500, OmniVista Cirrus, Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 2500, Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista Cirrus, OmniVista 2500 NMS, OmniVista 2500 VMM, OmniVista 3600,
    SolarWinds NCM
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    Overview

    Get cohesive management and network-wide visibility with a full set of tools for converged campus networks and data centers.
    With this comprehensive and powerful network management tool, you’ll benefit from a full set of components for infrastructure and device configuration, monitoring, backup, scheduling, security, alerts, quarantine, troubleshooting, downtime resolution, and overall management.

    Along with making day-to-day network operations more efficient, the Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista 2500 Network Management System (NMS) provides all the network management tools and reports you need to track and achieve your business goals.

    Before you monitor your network, configure it! A reliable and secure network starts with carefully planned, executed, and monitored network configuration and change management. SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (NCM) saves time and improves network reliability and security by managing configurations, changes, and compliance for routers, switches, and other network devices from Cisco, Juniper, HP, Dell, Brocade, Aruba, Rukus, and more.
    Sample Customers
    Blickle and Scherer, Loughborough University, CSF Inox, Caritas Speyer
    United Lincolnshire Hospitals, Air Rarotonga, NetSuite, Thai AirAsia, REA Group, 335th Signal Command, Agilisys, Marine Expeditionary Force
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Educational Organization8%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company25%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Sports Company13%
    Healthcare Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Government12%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise59%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business48%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise30%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise64%
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    Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is ranked 18th in Network Management Applications with 6 reviews while SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager is ranked 11th in Configuration Management with 22 reviews. Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is rated 9.0, while SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista writes "Helpful support, useful monitoring, and reliable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager writes "Network configuration is done well; great pricing". Alcatel-Lucent OmniVista is most compared with Cisco DNA Center, Alcatel-Lucent ClearPass and Aruba Airwave, whereas SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager is most compared with Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform and OpenText Network Node Manager i.

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