Argus vs. Cisco DNA Analytics and Assurance

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Argus
Score 8.4 out of 10
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Argus is open source network audit technology, providing a network activity audit engine for all network traffic, not just IP. It was modeled after the Public Switched Telephone Networks (PSTN) Call Detail Record (CDR), and is designed to account for all network activity in a way that can support all types of network management functions, including security management.
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Cisco DNA Analytics and Assurance
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Cisco DNA Analytics and Assurance is a network management and monitoring product providing increased network visibility and simplified management.N/A
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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User Testimonials
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Likelihood to Recommend
Open Source
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Cisco
So not everyone is in need of a smart AI checking their network metrics looking for issues before they happen or finding and alerting on problems that the network staff may not have noticed, but if you have the budget for it, it could be a huge time saver for your whole department.
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Pros
Open Source
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Cisco
  • Push configs to new floors or during switch upgrades
  • Assurance to troubleshoot issues
  • Inventory
  • Keep track of infrastructure OS levels
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Cons
Open Source
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Cisco
  • May require an implementer to get this set up and running.
  • For a software based service that you can run on your own VM's, price is still very high.
  • The first setup can be a bear and you will need much help from TAC.
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Open Source
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Cisco
We moved away from Solarwinds during the breach. Haven't touched them with a 10 foot pole since.We looked at Splunk but decided to stick with a Cisco product since we are a Cisco shop
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Return on Investment
Open Source
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Cisco
  • Loads of time saved diagnosing network issues.
  • Much effort saved having to determine network performance metrics by hand.
  • The Cisco brand is generally safe and trusted so you get that additional peace of mind.
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