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Network Management Applications
March 2024
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We performed a comparison between BMC Patrol [EOL], OpenText Network Automation, and OpenText Network Node Manager i based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Ranjith Kumar
It was a monitoring tool with useful features such as database lining for intelligent alerts, but the coupling of it with BMC BPPM caused issues such as data loss.
Anonymous User
Helps the configuration backup be validated before and after any change in the network infrastructure
It helps the configuration backup be validated before and after any change in the network infrastructure.
Mirit Goldring-Boymshtain
Easy-to-implement product with a valuable map topology feature
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  • "Pricing is reasonable, but if you compare it with other network Operation Management tools that are available on the market, it's expensive."

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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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    What do you like most about Micro Focus Network Node Manager?
    Top Answer:The platform has good stability.
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    Top Answer:They should add AI options in the product's next release.
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    Top Answer:We use the product monitoring network infrastructure, interfaces, and devices.
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    Ranking
    Unranked
    In Network Management Applications
    12th
    out of 22 in Network Automation
    Views
    487
    Comparisons
    336
    Reviews
    0
    Average Words per Review
    0
    Rating
    N/A
    10th
    out of 31 in Network Management Applications
    Views
    547
    Comparisons
    309
    Reviews
    5
    Average Words per Review
    444
    Rating
    7.6
    Comparisons
    Also Known As
    Patrol
    Micro Focus Network Automation, HPE Network Automation
    Micro Focus Network Node Manager, Network Node Manager, HPE Network Node Manager
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    BMC
    OpenText
    OpenText
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    Overview
    Centralizes management of systems, networks and applications through one point of control. Expands enterprise management capabilities through proactive event monitoring and management.

    OpenText Network Automation helps IT organizations drive efficiencies by automating time-consuming manual compliance and network configuration tasks for the complete operational lifecycle of network devices from provisioning to policy-based network configuration management, compliance policy enforcement and reporting, and security administration. OpenText Network Automation also helps increase network stability and uptime by preventing inconsistencies and misconfigurations often created by manual processes.  When combined with OpenText Network Node Manager i, it delivers a unique integrated solution that delivers network fault, availability, and performance integrated with change, network configuration, compliance, and automated diagnostics that operates from a shared network topology database.

    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
    Alshaya, AtTask customer story video, BNY Mellon, Dell, Florida Hospital, Mitchell International
    Tech Mahindra, Avea, China Merchants Bank, NNIT, Distinctive Software Solutions, Virgin Media, NEC Australia, Osiatis, Hostworks, Retegal, Allianz Shared Infrastructure Services SE (ASIC), State of Kansas Division of Information Services and Communications (DISC)
    IPC, Exelon, VivaCom, 
    Top Industries
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    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm19%
    Government13%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider25%
    Energy/Utilities Company25%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Retailer8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Government10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Company Size
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    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business12%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise73%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise4%
    Large Enterprise52%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise59%
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