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We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiManager and OpenText Network Node Manager i based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Network Management Applications solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Fortinet FortiManager vs. OpenText Network Node Manager i Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"It makes management very easy.""The reports feature is excellent.""Without FortiManager, you cannot manage a complex environment across several sites with multiple firewalls.""It is easy to deploy to licenses.""Technical support is great. When we have sent urgent tickets and they do reply back within fifteen minutes.""The most valuable feature is the centralized management console.""FortiManager's best feature is the integration of administrator users.""The solution brings device management into one single pane of glass and is a pretty good product."

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"You can utilize the main file from various vendors for integration.""We do not have any issues stability-wise.""Our monitoring and network teams of less than 100 people use this solution. The availability and fault monitoring are good.""If you install one node on Network Node Manager and want to scale it up, it's pretty easy to create more nodes.""A good enterprise-level solution.""Real time network monitoring application: It is very stable, which provides quick root cause analysis (RCA) for any network faults.""It's quite a mature solution.""It is stable for fault and availability."

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Cons
"The price is a bit too high.""The GUI is not ideal.""Performance issues should be improved. We have problems when we have more mobile connections than local devices. Most of us have two to three devices.""The product is not very stable.""Areas for improvement in Fortinet FortiManager are scalability and stability.""Having FortiManager work with all of the Fortinet products would be a good improvement.""We have some visibility issues with the reporting.""In the next release, FortiManager should include more protection features."

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"The way the solution currently works means I'm not able to customize my own reports.""Reporting. Even though this is available in separate software (iSPI) there is potential in making the reporting more SLA-aware and more intuitive.""The solution should integrate with NAC servers.""They should add AI options in the product's next release.""Micro Focus Network Node Manager is not powered to drill down for traffic visibility.""The dashboards are not customizable and it's not user-friendly.""The resources utilized could be a bit higher, and that is one of the challenges that isn't optimized""Only to improve the GUI."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Fortinet FortiManager is not expensive at all if you compare it with other vendors like Check Point and Cisco. Fortinet products are the least expensive on the market in the category of firewalls."
  • "The licensing costs depend on how many devices you want to use."
  • "In comparison with other products, the price of FortiManager is reasonable."
  • "Fortinet is a high-end product and the cost is high. They should consider reducing the price, especially for existing customers."
  • "The license model they use depends on the size and is not limited to the users."
  • "This is an affordable solution, and its licensing model is based on the number of devices."
  • "For us, it is a little bit expensive."
  • "For the licensing fee, we paid around 10,000 to 15,000 euros."
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  • "The solution is priced mid-range compared to the competition."
  • "I wasn't involved in the pricing, but I think it's quite expensive."
  • "It's an expensive solution."
  • "The solution is quite expensive."
  • "It is more inexpensive than other products in the market."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The user interface, along with user-friendly planning features, makes it straightforward to configure desired settings.
    Top Answer:While I find the pricing somewhat higher compared to other options, it remains acceptable for now. I anticipate a growing demand for SD-WAN security in the future, particularly with Fortinet gaining… more »
    Top Answer:Issues arise when customers experience unstable electricity or poor grounding conditions. In such cases, their CPE or other devices on-site may become unreliable, leading to occasional configuration… more »
    Top Answer:They should add AI options in the product's next release.
    Top Answer:We use the product monitoring network infrastructure, interfaces, and devices.
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    8.0
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    Also Known As
    Micro Focus Network Node Manager, Network Node Manager, HPE Network Node Manager
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    Overview

    Networks are constantly evolving due to threats, organizational growth, or new regulatory/business requirements. Traditional management products focus on mitigating company-wide threats through firewall policies, firmware updates, and keeping content security current. FortiManager offers the features to contain threats as well as providing flexibility to evolve along with your ever-changing network.

    OpenText Network Node Manager i (NNMi) delivers powerful capabilities enabling NOCs to manage modern networks. NNMi Smart Plug-ins expand NNMi into specialized environments, helping your team reduce time to resolve issues. NNMi is a core component of Network Operations Management.
    Sample Customers
    Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
    IPC, Exelon, VivaCom, 
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company31%
    Comms Service Provider25%
    Manufacturing Company16%
    Transportation Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Comms Service Provider7%
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    Energy/Utilities Company25%
    Comms Service Provider25%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Retailer8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Government10%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Company Size
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    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise26%
    Large Enterprise28%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise54%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise4%
    Large Enterprise52%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise58%
    Buyer's Guide
    Fortinet FortiManager vs. OpenText Network Node Manager i
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Fortinet FortiManager vs. OpenText Network Node Manager i and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Fortinet FortiManager is ranked 3rd in Network Management Applications with 61 reviews while OpenText Network Node Manager i is ranked 10th in Network Management Applications with 23 reviews. Fortinet FortiManager is rated 8.0, while OpenText Network Node Manager i is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Fortinet FortiManager writes "Easy to set up with good integration capabilities but we've had troubles when moving devices". On the other hand, the top reviewer of OpenText Network Node Manager i writes "Easy-to-implement product with a valuable map topology feature". Fortinet FortiManager is most compared with Fortinet FortiGate Cloud, Fortinet FortiOS, Cisco DNA Center and Zabbix, whereas OpenText Network Node Manager i is most compared with SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager, Cisco DNA Center, DX Spectrum and IBM Tivoli NetCool. See our Fortinet FortiManager vs. OpenText Network Node Manager i report.

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