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75% willing to recommend
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We performed a comparison between Broadcom Network Flow Analysis and NetBrain based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"This solution has helped our organization by allowing us to have visibility. We deal with cybersecurity, so visibility is very important.""It is an overall stable solution."

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"A reliable, time-saving tool for providing accurate layer 2 and layer 3 network mappings.""Enables maps to be drawn out.""This product has good network monitoring and troubleshooting capabilities.""Chain management is a good feature. I don't get it on other solutions.""NetBrain is a very simple tool."

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Cons
"I would like to see more security features, like a lost protection package.""Currently, Broadcom Network Flow Analysis does not support high-availability solutions, making it an area that needs improvement."

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"The solution could integrate more automation.""The IP interface brief isn't consistent.""Each device needs to be configured to allow NetBrain to poll for the information it needs, which can be very time-consuming for a large network.""Support needs to improve for the installed product and some of the reporting could be more flexible to provide more complete cataloging.""It would be nice if the setup was a little simpler. Also, if the solution could provide more training materials for new people coming into our company so they can quickly learn how to use the functionalities."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "If you make a DX NetOps-based purchase and the complete suite of products that fall under DX NetOps from Broadcom, then you get Network Flow Analysis along with DX NetOps Performance Management and DX Spectrum."
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  • "The product is expensive, but less expensive than some of the competition and worth the price."
  • "Licensing is based on a per-device basis, which means that it can get very expensive if you have a large number of devices."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Currently, Broadcom Network Flow Analysis does not support high-availability solutions, making it an area that needs improvement.
    Top Answer:I use Broadcom Network Flow Analysis in my company as it helps us deal with the classification of protocol, which will monitor the flow, and once we enable the flow in the network devices, we can see… more »
    Top Answer:NetBrain is a very simple tool.
    Top Answer:The solution is licensing and on-premises. You need to download the software and enable the license on any X86 machine server. We pay a yearly subscription fee. It's economical. It was not very… more »
    Top Answer:NetBrain is a very simple tool, however, it's not an NDR. It doesn't have the capabilities to run PCAPs and so on. The solution could integrate more automation. If the product has to be evolved, it… more »
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    Also Known As
    CA NetQoS Reporter Analyzer, CA NFA, CA Network Flow Analysis
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    Overview

    CA Network Flow Analysis provides 100% visibility into the composition of network traffic across the enterprise, helping Network Administrators deliver optimal application performance and validating the impact of network infrastructure changes, resulting in returns on investment (ROI) of up to 150%.

    Managing today’s networks with yesterday’s manual processes is no longer a viable solution. NetBrain’s network automation platform provides actionable insights into your network to help you make better and faster decisions - particularly when you’re troubleshooting, securing, and making changes to the network.

    Sample Customers
    Empowered, BCBST
    CompuCon, TD Ameritrade, Move Inc.
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Insurance Company10%
    Non Profit10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    Government10%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise69%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise70%
    Buyer's Guide
    Network Troubleshooting
    March 2024
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    Broadcom Network Flow Analysis is ranked 11th in Network Troubleshooting with 6 reviews while NetBrain is ranked 15th in Network Troubleshooting with 6 reviews. Broadcom Network Flow Analysis is rated 8.4, while NetBrain is rated 7.2. The top reviewer of Broadcom Network Flow Analysis writes "A stable tool that helps identify the complete flow analysis in a network". On the other hand, the top reviewer of NetBrain writes "Good monitoring and troubleshoot capabilities, improves overall network traffic visibility". Broadcom Network Flow Analysis is most compared with WatchTower Security Management App, Wireshark and SCOM, whereas NetBrain is most compared with Cisco DNA Center, ThousandEyes, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, SolarWinds Network Automation Manager and Forward Enterprise.

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