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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Cisco Nexus Dashboard

    Score8.2 out of 10
    N/ACisco Nexus Dashboard simplifies data-center networks with automation and analytics. The data-center network helps organizations to meet business demands, and provision reliable data-center networking services as fast as possible, when and where organizations need it. As network infrastructure management is becoming more complex, diverse, and distributed, with multiple configuration points, monitoring tools, and vast amounts of data being generated every second. Cisco Nexus Dashboard is…N/A

    RealVNC Connect

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/ARealVNC® Connect is a secure remote access solution from RealVNC. It can be used to connect to a remote device anywhere in the world to view its desktop in real-time and take control as though sitting in front of it.

    $99

    per year (one concurrent session)

    Pricing
    Cisco Nexus DashboardRealVNC Connect
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Essentials
    $8.25
    per month (billed annually) per concurrent session
    Plus
    $16.50
    per month (billed annually) per concurrent session (add up to 3)
    Premium
    $29.75
    per month (billed annually) per concurrent session (add up to 5)
    Enterprise
    Custom Pricing
    per year
    Enterprise
    Custom Pricing
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Cisco Nexus DashboardRealVNC Connect
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional Details—Plans work on a Per Concurrent Session basis. Each plan gives access to a bundled number of devices, but limits apply to the amount of devices that can be connected at any given time. The Premium plan includes On-Demand Assist, a useful tool for providing just-in-time remote support to end-users without them needing RealVNC Connect installed on their device.
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    Community Pulse
    Cisco Nexus DashboardRealVNC Connect
    Considered Both Products
    Cisco
    No answer on this topic
    RealVNC
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    97%
    Would buy again
    60 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    11 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    49 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    10 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    97%
    Happy with the feature set
    60 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    11 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    86%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    42 Answers
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    87%
    Implementation went as expected
    46 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    11 Answers
    Features
    Cisco Nexus DashboardRealVNC Connect
    Remote Administration
    Comparison of Remote Administration features of Cisco Nexus Dashboard and RealVNC Connect
    Feature
    Cisco Nexus Dashboard
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    Ratings
    RealVNC Connect
    7.3
    32 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Screen sharing00 Ratings9.028 Ratings
    File transfer00 Ratings8.015 Ratings
    Instant message00 Ratings6.119 Ratings
    Secure remote access with Smart Card authentication00 Ratings7.05 Ratings
    Access to sleeping/powered-off computers00 Ratings6.09 Ratings
    Over-the-Internet remote session00 Ratings9.030 Ratings
    Initiate remote control from mobile00 Ratings9.019 Ratings
    Remote management of servers & workstations00 Ratings4.76 Ratings
    Centralized management dashboard00 Ratings7.116 Ratings
    Session record00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Annotations00 Ratings5.36 Ratings
    Monitoring and Alerts00 Ratings7.03 Ratings
    Multi-platform remote control00 Ratings9.011 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Cisco Nexus DashboardRealVNC Connect
    Small Businesses
    No answers on this topic
    N-able Take Control
    Score7.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Cisco Nexus Series Switches
    Score9.3 out of 10
    Remote Desktop Manager
    Score9.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Cisco Nexus Series Switches
    Score9.3 out of 10
    BeyondTrust Privileged Remote Access
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Cisco Nexus DashboardRealVNC Connect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.6
    (64 ratings)
    9.7
    (38 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    8.0
    (8 ratings)
    Usability
    7.9
    (5 ratings)
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    9.1
    (7 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (7 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Cisco Nexus DashboardRealVNC Connect
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Cisco
    We used Cisco Nexus Dashboard specifically for automating the creation of networks in our private cloud environment using a VXLAN EVPN multisite environment. It integrates into Infoblox well. It's also very suited in network troubleshooting for past and present issues. Where I don't see it being used much is in the campus but it's nice to know we have the ability to add catalyst if needed.
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    RealVNC
    It is very easy to use if the remote device is already set up to receive connections, so if you are setting up devices before deploying them, it is a great tool to have. It is well-suited to use when shadowing users or using it as a teaching tool. There are other products that are better if you are trying to help someone on a one-use basis.
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    Pros
    Cisco
    • It is a flexible tool that helps streamline and facilitate the development of new services.
    • Ideal for automating tasks such as network modification, configuration, and removal, which provides great time savings.
    • Ensures services without interruption and without difficult scheduling.
    • It has a simple user interface and excellent support, made up of several providers.
    • It facilitates the administration of managed services.
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    RealVNC
    • VNC Connect does an excellent job in remotely connecting to a computer through either your local area network or even another computer on the internet. As long as the VNC Connect services is installed and the client is running in the background.
    • VNC Connect provides password protection to prevent unauthorized users from attempting to remotely access your computer. There's an option to have a separate password to remotely view vs view & access a computer. You can even add an additional level of security by turning on the feature to require Windows login credentials.
    • VNC Connect provides an additional set of controls after a remote connection has been established with another computer. You can have special keystrokes like Ctrl+Alt+Del sent as a command sequence to the other computer as well as access more than a single screen when in use at the remote computer location.
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    Cons
    Cisco
    • With the latest version release of Cisco Nexus Dashboard to version 3.0.1 I can say that most of the features have already improved but one of the wishlists that I want for ND is the possibility of extracting lists of Anomaly.
    • Include older versions of Firmware in the list of choices when doing the firmware upgrade analysis, currently only the recommended is in the list of choices.
    • If possible, include all the prechecks in the Firmware pre-upgrade analysis same in the script provided by Cisco.
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    RealVNC
    • Its a pretty straight forward product - I would like to see more tools with a "wow" factor.
    • Panel colors are blah - I would like more eye-catching colors.
    • A more consistent look with all platforms - like Mac & PC.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Cisco
    We observe significant product development with each release, along with substantial expansion of functionality. The program code has been consolidated into a single image, which simplifies installation and routine system update operations. Additionally, it is possible to install it outside the production network, which further enhances the solution’s availability.Additionally, the new graphical interface is very simplified and user-friendly.
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    RealVNC
    VNC is a solid product for the price. It simply works and its reliable across different platforms. Some products state they work well in the Mac environment but don't deliver. This one does what it says. Connections are reliable, but of course, this depends on internet connections. The product works well over wireless connections as well. It delivers on what a remote tool should deliver on. My technicians are happy with the product and customers appreciate the ease of use when letting us connect to their systems. Some also appreciate the remote support while they are multi-task.
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    Usability
    Cisco
    For the end user, it is relatively easy to use. However, some training and practice is a must because the NSO is not as straightforward as the traditional router CLI. For the administrator, Cisco Network Service Orchestrator (NSO) is just like another program running on the Linux system--there is no big difference.
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    RealVNC
    It's a niche product and in that niche they try to cater to as many use cases as they can. Other as a TCO aspect i don't see many use cases where you can't use this product as the one tool for all remote session use cases in your company
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    Performance
    Cisco
    For us, it's not yet a single pane of glass for the ACI network as Network Assurance Engine is not yet integrated into the [Cisco] Nexus Dashboard. This will be the case after the next update we plan to do. Today it's a tool I use daily to figure out if something unusual or unexpected happened in the SDN part of our network. The legacy network is still monitored with different tools.
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    RealVNC
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Cisco
    here was never a need to contact support, as the system includes several commands that allow for self-healing. Even if, after the upgrade process, one of the processes was not running, I was able to quickly find the appropriate sequence of commands that definitively resolved the issue. The entire architecture was designed in such a way as to be resilient to the failure of one node in a three-server setup.
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    RealVNC
    VNC Connect is a reliable product that has been around for a long time. It is reasonably priced and works well in the Mac & PC environment. When you have a small team that supports many users we need tools that we can rely upon and that will get the job done on the first try. Many customers appreciate the quick assistance and can multi-task while our team works on their computer issues remotely. From a customer service point of view, this tool gives us transparency and efficient effectiveness.
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    Online Training
    Cisco
    No answers on this topic
    RealVNC
    The training is very informative, quick and to the point. All of the details one would need are present so the user doesn't have to go searching for additional information just to use the application. The layout of the training was also neat and concise, some of the other training sessions for other companies I've done in the past were confusing and not well thought out, this one is much more superior
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    Implementation Rating
    Cisco
    Honestly, the product implementation took 1–2 days to comprehensively manage the client’s entire infrastructure. The delivered on-premise solution, provided as physical servers, quickly builds the required environment in which individual data centers are rapidly added. The data collection process takes some time but also depends on the number of devices in the network.
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    RealVNC
    No problem at all, love the product.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Cisco
    The Cisco Nexus Series switches perform admirably in our blended distributed system. We have been dealing with any of these sorts of switches for over 5 years and have been exceptionally happy with their functionality. Several of our other computer networks in our data rooms have proved effective with Cisco equipment. Because of the simplicity of maintenance and the high quality of technical support provided by Cisco representatives, there is a high level of trust in these switches.
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    RealVNC
    VNC is light and sleek with the quick setup, was impressed with the quick setup despite poor Internet connection outdoor. TeamViewer is good, but the pricing is not as good as VNC. Both do the basic job, but VNC still outperform TeamViewer in terms of performance and ease of use.
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    Scalability
    Cisco
    It's a very secure platform that can manage all the business networks, monitor various network traffic, and is easy project management software. Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller can centralize all the network traffic in one room for easy and secure management and threat detection capability and even the secure channels offered are excellent.
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    RealVNC
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Cisco
    • Bit pricey.
    • Need to be purchased with vendor support. As far as I know, now support other vendors.
    • It's upgrade from DCNM and worth looking into.
    • It's still evolving and may need minor cosmetic adjustment
    • Easy to create and maintain vxlan and non vxlan fabrics.
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    RealVNC
    • I have just used the software for about 1 month and so far so god. I am saving time whenever I can access my client's computers from my desk as opposed to having to leave my office to go to their offices. Saves me time and the client money.
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    ScreenShots

    Cisco Nexus Dashboard Screenshots

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    RealVNC Connect Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Device List in the Connect v8 desktop appScreenshot of On-Demand Assist, which can be used to start a remote support session using a single-use code.