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Fortinet FortiManager

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Network Management Applications
March 2024
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Expandable and useful for management purposes but the price may be high for smaller environments
We are using a VM version and can scale it as we need. It depends on our license, however, we find we can scale.
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  • "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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    What do you like most about Fortinet FortiManager?
    Top Answer:The user interface, along with user-friendly planning features, makes it straightforward to configure desired settings.
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    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 »
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    What needs improvement with Fortinet FortiManager?
    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 »
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    Ranking
    Unranked
    In Network Management Applications
    3rd
    out of 31 in Network Management Applications
    Views
    1,456
    Comparisons
    1,032
    Reviews
    36
    Average Words per Review
    416
    Rating
    8.0
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    LightSOFT
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    Overview

    LightSOFT is ECI’s industry-leading network management system (NMS), providing unified multi-layer, end-to-end network management, through an intuitive, point-and-click user interface. Supports full FCAPS.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    SURFnet, GRNET
    Black Gold Regional Schools, Amadeus Hospitality, Jefferson County, Chunghwa Telecom, City of Boroondara, Dimension Data
    Top Industries
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    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company31%
    Comms Service Provider25%
    Manufacturing Company16%
    Transportation Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Company Size
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise26%
    Large Enterprise28%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise55%
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    ECI LightSOFT [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Network Management Applications while Fortinet FortiManager is ranked 3rd in Network Management Applications with 59 reviews. ECI LightSOFT [EOL] is rated 0.0, while Fortinet FortiManager is rated 8.0. On the other hand, the top reviewer of Fortinet FortiManager writes "Easy to set up with good integration capabilities but we've had troubles when moving devices". ECI LightSOFT [EOL] is most compared with , whereas Fortinet FortiManager is most compared with Fortinet FortiGate Cloud, Fortinet FortiOS, Cisco DNA Center, Zabbix and AlgoSec.

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