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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    CloudBolt

    Score6.2 out of 10
    N/AThe CloudBolt Enterprise Hybrid Cloud Platform, from CloudBolt Software headquartered in Rockville, helps enterprise IT build, deploy, and manage access to multiple private and public clouds for effective hybrid cloud orchestration.N/A

    Layer2 Cloud Connector

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AThe Layer2 Cloud Connector can integrate data and sync documents between 100+ corporate data sources without programming. It is used to connect services and apps on-premises or cloud-based, such as Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Dynamics, Azure, SQL/ERP/CRM, and more for migration, backup, or permanent two-way synchronization.

    $491

    per installation

    Pricing
    CloudBoltLayer2 Cloud Connector
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Personal Edition
    $491.00
    per installation
    Professional Edition
    $1226.00
    per installation
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    CloudBoltLayer2 Cloud Connector
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$185 Setup Support
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    Features
    CloudBoltLayer2 Cloud Connector
    Cloud Management
    Comparison of Cloud Management features of CloudBolt and Layer2 Cloud Connector
    Feature
    CloudBolt
    8.7
    1 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    -
    Ratings
    Automation and Orchestration9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Systems Integration9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Source Connection
    Comparison of Data Source Connection features of CloudBolt and Layer2 Cloud Connector
    Feature
    CloudBolt
    -
    Ratings
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    33% below category average
    Connect to traditional data sources00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Data Transformations
    Comparison of Data Transformations features of CloudBolt and Layer2 Cloud Connector
    Feature
    CloudBolt
    -
    Ratings
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    5.5
    1 Ratings
    39% below category average
    Simple transformations00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    Complex transformations00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Data Governance
    Comparison of Data Governance features of CloudBolt and Layer2 Cloud Connector
    Feature
    CloudBolt
    -
    Ratings
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    6.5
    1 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Integration with data quality tools00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Integration with MDM tools00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    CloudBoltLayer2 Cloud Connector
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    CloudBoltLayer2 Cloud Connector
    Likelihood to Recommend
    CloudBolt Software
    I think it's great for giving any/all users the ability to deploy servers for whatever they want. It's also great for scaling up/down large quantities of servers. It also has some pretty good plugins and "orchestration actions" that you can write for yourself. I don't think it would be best suited if you want to set and forget it. It needs some TLC, and the interface and initial setup [are] not the most user-friendly. So if you're planning on using it for some complex tasks, make sure you have someone dedicated to it, at least for the initial setup. And make sure you have monitoring on it.
    Incentivized
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    Layer 2 GmbH
    We had a scenario where our clients have thousands of external party vendors/committees who regularly sync SharePoint data. Managing thousands of external parties can never be possible without using a Layer2 cloud connector. We managed the local network sharing and SharePoint integration by using the Layer2 connector. Layer2 is convenient with a large amount of data as the per-user license is high.
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    Pros
    CloudBolt Software
    • Create configuration with Microsoft endpoints.
    • Support complex globally distributed multi-domains.
    • Create and remove dynamic OU.
    • Allows for static text in combination with dynamic content.
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    Layer 2 GmbH
    • Layer2 provides best connectivity with SharePoint
    • It syncs local network shared files to the SharePoint
    • Provides details file history
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    Cons
    CloudBolt Software
    • Support could be improved on a >tier 1 level
    • Logging could be more descriptive/specific
    • Stability of the actual server
    Incentivized
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    Layer 2 GmbH
    • Per User cost is expensive
    • A lot of pre-requisites
    • UI needs to be more user-friendly
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    Alternatives Considered
    CloudBolt Software
    We selected SovLabs Microsoft Active Directory because is one of the best automation tools for Active Directory. The tool offers a lot of features that we use. Good support from the vendor and a good community. I strongly recommend SovLabs Microsoft Active Directory for automation. The tools does a great job.
    Incentivized
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    Layer 2 GmbH
    We had also used Microsoft One Drive as a syncing tool but it requires Office365 for managing and syncing data across thousands of vendors which was not practically possible to manage users on Office 365. Layer2 resolved this issue by having 3 user licenses and they are enough to periodically sync all external parties' data with our SharePoint online.
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    Return on Investment
    CloudBolt Software
    • We have invested countless man hours to troubleshooting and being support's QA.
    • Most of our teams have saved an invaluable amount of time by being able to automate their deployments.
    • After the initial time you spend [understanding] all the nuances, the configuring of groups, permissions, etc., does make administering it easier.
    Incentivized
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    Layer 2 GmbH
    • Layer2 resolves the time management issue
    • Resolved data syncing issues across different external vendors
    • LOE optimisation with using Layer2 connector.
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