Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) vs Cisco 3504 WLAN Controller

Likelihood to Recommend

Azure Kubernetes service works well, installs easily, is robust and is constantly updated. It uses a great environment when you're running a bunch of servers handling user traffic. The monitoring is quite nice too. Except for the monitoring tools for the database. Azure Kubernetes service still doesn't support autoscaling of nodes. It takes time to fully set up. But once you get going it’s fine.

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Mounika Chirasani

Software Engineer

JDA SoftwareComputer Software, 1001-5000 employees

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Cisco has a wide range of wireless controllers and 3504 is the entry level controller. It can support up to 150 Access points. Therefore it is very well suited for medium sized enterprises , however small businesses can also use it in their networks but it is not so light on the budget and small businesses will find it very expensive.

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Umair Ali Khan

Deputy Manager - IT Operations (Network Infrastructure)

Pak Suzuki Motor Company LimitedAutomotive, 1001-5000 employees

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Pros

To scale the microservices very easily.
Easy to set up in CI/CD pipeline.
It has a good pricing option as well in Azure. Basic works fine.
Accelerates containerized application development for the developers.

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Mounika Chirasani

Software Engineer

JDA SoftwareComputer Software, 1001-5000 employees

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The user interface is faster and more responsive than the previous model.
Well built and sturdy hardware.
Included racking equipment was a nice touch.

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Verified User

Engineer in Engineering

Government Administration Company, 501-1000 employees

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Cons

Database services monitoring is weak.
It doesn't possess a good monitoring solution.
Response times in cloud applications could be faster.

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Mounika Chirasani

Software Engineer

JDA SoftwareComputer Software, 1001-5000 employees

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I think that the price is a little bit expensive in comparision with other vendors.
Maybe need to add a redundant power supply.
Maybe better time for booting the WLC.

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Benjamín Marrón Rojas

Help Desk Network Engineer

SpconnetTelecommunications, 11-50 employees

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Likelihood to Renew

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Cisco 3504 WLAN Controller 9.0

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We have been using Cisco 3504 Wireless Controller in our network infrastructure for a long time now and it has been a very critical and beneficial addition in our network infrastructure. it has provided us with the tools required to efficiently manage and monitor our wireless network and users. it is a highly reliable and efficient device for any kind of environment.

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Umair Ali Khan

Deputy Manager - IT Operations (Network Infrastructure)

Pak Suzuki Motor Company LimitedAutomotive, 1001-5000 employees

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Usability

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Cisco 3504 WLAN Controller 8.0

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The GUI is easier to navigate as compared to the 2504. Also the responsiveness of the GUI, the quicker failover capabilities and the enhanced visibility are all major improvements over the previous generation WLC.

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Verified User

Director in Engineering

Information Technology and Services Company, 51-200 employees

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Support Rating

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) 9.0

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Microsoft support was really good, whenever we raise any ticket they come back to us within a couple of hours.

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Mounika Chirasani

Software Engineer

JDA SoftwareComputer Software, 1001-5000 employees

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Cisco 3504 WLAN Controller 8.1

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Cisco TAC is well known and SLA levels are great. Cisco support website and Cisco communities are another help for issues resolution. TAC is always supportive over Webex and helps to resolve issues pretty fast. This is another assurance for people to go with Cisco as the TAC capabilities are proven for all product lines.

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Employee in Information Technology

Computer Networking Company, 1001-5000 employees

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Alternatives Considered

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In my previous company, I evaluated Aerohive Wireless. The big advantage is that every access point has his own "brain", so they can work also independently in case the orchestrator goes down. In my present company, we use Cisco ISE, and 90% of the network is Cisco and having just one vendor makes the entire environment more scalable and easier to manage

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Engineer in Engineering

Pharmaceuticals Company, 10,001+ employees

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Return on Investment

Accelerates the development of a developer.
To scale the microservices very easily.
easy to set up in CI/CD.

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Mounika Chirasani

Software Engineer

JDA SoftwareComputer Software, 1001-5000 employees

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We have saved countless hours not having to configure each AP individually.
Budgets on the WLAN side have increased due to the cost increases.
Smart software has made it easier to get a new tech up and running.

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Verified User

Engineer in Engineering

Government Administration Company, 501-1000 employees

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Pricing Details

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Entry-level set up fee?

No

General

Free Trial

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Free/Freemium Version

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Premium Consulting/Integration Services

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Entry-level set up fee?

No