Fortinet FortiManager vs OpenText Network Node Manager i comparison

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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
"Fortinet FortiManager allows you to manage multiple FortiGate devices from a single console, and this is a valuable product feature.""FortiManager's best feature is the integration of administrator users.""Centralized configuration is the most helpful feature. I like the ability to create templates and push them to all the devices at the same time. I also like that I can see the the logs with one device to provide zero touch on all other products.""The best feature of Fortinet FortiManager is its ease of use. It is easy to manage the firewall from Fortinet FortiManager. Additionally, the interface is very good.""It can scale well.""It has multiple features in one box, which helps to avoid needing a lot of equipment. This is something that makes them unique.""The reports feature is excellent.""The SD-WAN deployment environment, and the SD-WAN templates are particularly useful. Managing the solution is very intuitive. The initial setup of the solution was very straightforward."

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"If you install one node on Network Node Manager and want to scale it up, it's pretty easy to create more nodes.""The platform has good stability.""It is stable for fault and availability.""It's quite a mature solution.""It gives us a good overview of what's happening in our networks and the devices in the networks.""Our monitoring and network teams of less than 100 people use this solution. The availability and fault monitoring are good.""Real time network monitoring application: It is very stable, which provides quick root cause analysis (RCA) for any network faults.""You can utilize the main file from various vendors for integration."

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Cons
"Troubleshooting for Fortinet products is more difficult than competing products like Cisco and Palo Alto.""We have some visibility issues with the reporting.""The information extraction through command lines was could improve to some extent. Although there were some command lines available, there were not enough options. For instance, I needed to obtain the management IP address of my two Fortigates, but the Fortinet FortiManager did not provide me with the IP address on the LAN interface. I attempted to find this information through the command line but was unsuccessful. I also searched for articles on the internet, but could not find a solution. This is an aspect that could be improved or potentially there is a method to access this information that I have yet to discover.""There is a degradation of performance if we activate logs on FortiManager.""The solution should be more open to other products.""It's a difficult process to transfer one interface from one virtual domain to another.""The fabric for integrations or connections could be improved.""The scalability has room for improvement."

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"We had some issues with some of the features, some modules are not meeting expectations.""They should add AI options in the product's next release.""Right now, we have open tickets and they are not closing as expected.""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.""The dashboards are not customizable and it's not user-friendly.""Micro Focus Network Node Manager is not the best when it comes to drilling down for more visibility, especially regarding traffic.""The resources utilized could be a bit higher, and that is one of the challenges that isn't optimized"

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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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    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 Company32%
    Comms Service Provider26%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    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%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Government11%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Company Size
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    Small Business45%
    Midsize Enterprise27%
    Large Enterprise29%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise55%
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    Small Business44%
    Midsize Enterprise4%
    Large Enterprise52%
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    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise59%
    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.
    765,234 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Fortinet FortiManager is ranked 3rd in Network Management Applications with 59 reviews while OpenText Network Node Manager i is ranked 9th 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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