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We performed a comparison between Fortinet FortiManager and HPE Intelligent Management Center 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. HPE Intelligent Management Center Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"The features are good.""Provides good and detailed log management.""FortiManager's best feature is the integration of administrator users.""It would normally take us a handful of days to install one FortiGate instance on one site. But with this technology, zero-touch deployment, we need just one hour or maybe as little as 30 minutes to install one site. It is much more efficient.""FortiManager enables us to set unified firewall policies from one centralized dashboard, reducing human error. If you do not have a central dashboard, there's a chance you might set a policy on one firewall and forget to do it for another.""The initial setup was straightforward.""It is stable.""It's very easy to install, and it's easy to discover and communicate with your device."

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"It's a very complete product with a lot of functionality.""One of the notable advantages is its ability to provide quick responses, especially in critical situations.""The most useful feature is infrastructure monitoring including switches and servers.""The most valuable feature is the interface and its ease of use."

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Cons
"FortiManager should improve the integration with third-party platforms.""Its licensing model should be improved.""If you have more than one FortiMail device, you can't manage it then with FortiManager on FortiGate.""The solution has some bugs.""You cannot integrate with other solutions.""Setting up FortiManager can be complex because it involves changes from other devices and a lot of configuration.""Regional support in African countries needs to be improved.""We have experienced a series of minor bugs that necessitated contacted technical support on several occasions."

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"One notable deficiency is the lack of online support for the product.""HPE Intelligent Management Center is a bit slow.""I would like to see additional modules included.""The integration with other network devices needs improvement."

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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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  • "There are licensing costs and they are quite expensive."
  • "The price of this solution is not at all cheap, but it's reasonable compared to SolarWinds."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature is the centralized management console.
    Top Answer:It can be expensive. Some competing solutions in the market, like Sophos and SonicWALL, offer lower costs of up to 40 percent.
    Top Answer:Configuring Fortinet without internet access is challenging.
    Top Answer:One of the notable advantages is its ability to provide quick responses, especially in critical situations.
    Top Answer:Despite its effectiveness in managing numerous switches and network equipment, it lacks diversity in models. It comes across as rather simplistic without additional modules, and while they have… more »
    Top Answer:I use it to oversee the administration of switches within our network infrastructure. The platform allows me to manage users efficiently, perform equipment backups, and generate reports.
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    HPE IMC
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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.

    HPE Intelligent Management Center (IMC) is a comprehensive management platform that was built from the ground up to support the Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, Security (FCAPS) model. It provides features and functions that are designed for comprehensive management of the network infrastructure. IMC was designed to provide the following functions:

    • Supports the ITIL operational center of excellence IT practices model.
    • Uses a single-pane management paradigm to enable end-to-end business management of IT services
    • Provides scalability by supporting distributed and hierarchical system architectures, through additional operating system and database support.
    • Uses an SOA model to provide full resource, service, and user management.
    • Enables integration of traditionally separate management tools using a modular design.
    • Enables enterprises to expand their infrastructure management in scale and to seamlessly accommodate new technologies at the same time.
    Sample Customers
    Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
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    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%
    Government7%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Government14%
    Educational Organization7%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise26%
    Large Enterprise28%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise54%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise58%
    Buyer's Guide
    Fortinet FortiManager vs. HPE Intelligent Management Center
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Fortinet FortiManager vs. HPE Intelligent Management Center and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    Fortinet FortiManager is ranked 3rd in Network Management Applications with 61 reviews while HPE Intelligent Management Center is ranked 7th in Network Management Applications with 6 reviews. Fortinet FortiManager is rated 8.0, while HPE Intelligent Management Center is rated 7.0. 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 HPE Intelligent Management Center writes "Efficient network management providing fast response times, user-friendly navigation and reliable performance monitoring". Fortinet FortiManager is most compared with Fortinet FortiGate Cloud, Fortinet FortiOS, Cisco DNA Center, Zabbix and AlgoSec, whereas HPE Intelligent Management Center is most compared with Aruba Airwave, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime, Huawei eSight and IBM Tivoli NetCool. See our Fortinet FortiManager vs. HPE Intelligent Management Center report.

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