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    Aorato (discontinued)

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AOriginally based on Aorato (acquired by Microsoft in November 2014), Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics (ATA) was an advanced security analytics tool used to learn, analyze, and identify normal and suspicious behavior. The product has been discontinued.N/A

    ManageEngine NetFlow Analyzer

    Score9.8 out of 10
    N/ANetFlow Analyzer is a complete bandwidth monitoring tool that utilizes flow technology to monitor and analyze network bandwidth usage. It helps users identify and avoid bandwidth delays and bottlenecks with customized reports, and set threshold-based email and SMS alerts to help understand the severity of an issue. This analytics tool detects, diagnoses, and troubleshoots network anomalies and zero-day intrusions, and plans future bandwidth needs based on application growth to…N/A

    Plixer Scrutinizer

    Score6 out of 10
    N/APlixer is a developer of network management software with a focus on network traffic analysis, network security, threat detection and network optimization, headquartered in Kennebunk, Maine. Plixer Scrutinizer collects, analyzes, visualizes, and reports on data from every network conversation and digital transaction to deliver security and network intelligence.N/A
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$595 per installationNo setup fee
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
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    User Ratings
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    User Testimonials
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    Identifying network traffic anomalies. Identifying applications, devices, or users that are utilizing high bandwidth. Capacity planning for network links and internet circuits. Detecting potential security threats or breaches. Network performance and troubleshooting. Reporting network utilization.
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    Plixer International
    If you need a network security forensic tool, this is a great fit. Scrutinizer collects everything you have configured as a target without losing data. If you need an in-depth analysis of your network flows, as in who is doing what with what this is a good fit. Scrutinizer translates a massive about of data into readable tables and reports.
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    Pros
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    • Analyze network traffic by breaking it down into conversations with the ability to look at ingress and egress traffic.
    • Gives a quick view of overall performance.
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    Plixer International
    • Once configured, Scrutinizer gives an accurate overview of network activity.
    • Scrutinizer is able to collect flows from a variety of devices, you are not limited to Cisco.
    • DSCP based reporting, which is helpful when attempting to determine how good your wireless network is from a QoS perspective.
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    Cons
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    • Check Network
    • Check Flows
    • Traffic
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    Plixer International
    • The free version has some limitations that make an accurate evaluation difficult, every day at midnight the data is flushed and you start over.
    • If you are purchasing the appliance, you won't have admin access to it.
    • Reporting could use some polished graphics and advance filtering features.
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    Usability
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    Easy to implement, it does not require much hardware for installation, it is very accurate in the process of discovering and analyzing network packets and traffic consumption, as well as its graphs and best practices to implement. On the other hand, we can keep track of network devices and identify security vulnerabilities.
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    Plixer International
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    Support Rating
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    The support is always on point, fast, reliable, and their employees go above and beyond to help when we need it. I have yet to call them on any product we use and not get the issue resolved in a fast and timely manner. Also, they are also very pleasant while on the phone and/or in teh email chain. Overall I just couldn't ask for better.
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    Plixer International
    Support is support, they are either there or they are not. Scrutinizer support has been there every time I've needed them. They rely a bit too much on email correspondence, sometimes I want a voice to tell me what to do, and fast
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    Alternatives Considered
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    Each of these solutions does what they aim to do. Based off of cost and need, ManageEngine fit better with our organization. We already use multiple ManageEngine products so bundling was a no brainer.
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    Plixer International
    Scrutinizer is a faster and simpler deployment while still delivering the tools and reports needed to gain accurate view traffic and network usage. Its cheaper than most alternatives and daily use is focused on understanding data, not making config changes so you can understand data. Risk reduction and elimination is the primary focus, Scrutinizer helps you do that.
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    Return on Investment
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    ManageEngine A Div of Zoho Corporation Pvt Ltd
    • Lot of positive impacts
    • Low Budget
    • Great results
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    Plixer International
    • Scrutinizer is a great tool, extremely easy to implement, it lets you see your NetFlow without a large outlay.
    • WAN traffic monitoring gives you the ability to accurately predict the necessary bandwidth volume, you can now stop over buying.
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    ManageEngine NetFlow Analyzer Screenshots

    Screenshot of NetFlow Analyzer Dashboard overviewScreenshot of Drill-down to device and interface detailsScreenshot of Create logical groups for department-wise monitoringScreenshot of Track top conversations in your networkScreenshot of Identify security threatsScreenshot of Bandwidth trends forecasting and capacity planning