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FortiOS vs. HiSecOS vs. Junos Network Operating System (Junos OS)

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    FortiOS

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AFortinet’s operating system, FortiOS, is the foundation of the Fortinet Security Fabric, an OS designed to consolidate many technologies and use cases into a simplified, single policy and management framework.N/A

    HiSecOS

    N/AN/AHiSecOS is the latest operating system for Industrial Security Routers, combining performance with robust security. It provides the user with comprehensive security mechanisms to protect networks against attacks and operating errors. Designed to fulfill the requirements of the IEEE1686 standard, functions such as audit trail and user management with password policies are implemented right from the beginning.N/A

    Junos OS

    Score7.2 out of 10
    N/AJunos is a network operating system, from Juniper Networks.N/A
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Fortinet
    Chose FortiOS
    FortiOS was easy to learn and came with our Firewall purchase, therefore it was the logical choice. It became evident early on that the FortiOS and security fabric would make our migration quicker and easier from our current legacy platforms. Utilizing tools such as …
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    FortiOSHiSecOSJunos OS
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    User Testimonials
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    Fortinet
    FortiOS is a great platform for deploying multiple FortiNet products and solutions in your environment that are operated under a single management console such as FortiManager. Automation and Orchestration become a reality with its simple API and FortiOS's ability to work with 3rd party API capabilities. FortiOS makes it simple to operate Fortinet's next-generation firewall features such as intrusion detection, SD-WAN, and Identity then consolidates them under a common management interface.
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    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    Juniper Operating systems are well suited for distribution and edge networks. When we evaluated them for a proposal to core networks we decided to go with other vendors, as the processing capacity of core routers was lower. Typical environments Junos OS has fit in our organization are enterprise, customer edge, distribution networks.
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    Pros
    Fortinet
    • Automation
    • Orchestration
    • Common security fabric
    • Easy to use API
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    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    • BGP auto-peering
    • Juniper ATP cloud for threat profiling
    • Segment Routing algorithms allows customization
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    Cons
    Fortinet
    • Upgrades are difficult to stage
    • Upgrade path is complex
    • Too many releases
    • Latest release is usually not stable across all platforms
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    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    • GUI has come a long way, but can be improved
    • SDN features
    • Training, documentations and online discussion forums can be improved.
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    Fortinet
    FortiOS was easy to learn and came with our Firewall purchase, therefore it was the logical choice. It became evident early on that the FortiOS and security fabric would make our migration quicker and easier from our current legacy platforms. Utilizing tools such as FortiConverter allowed for virtually error-free migrations.
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    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    We have stuck to iOS for datacenter networks for many years due to familiarity and ease of use. Junos OS is well suited for business customers, due to cost-effectiveness and not frequent changes to end routers. Junos OS is very comparable to its competitors, but it bit behind on core layer solutions.
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    Return on Investment
    Fortinet
    • Fast learning curve made adoption quick
    • User interface was easy to learn
    • Migration from legacy platforms was smooth, with little downtime or mistakes
    • Features and capabilities were easily mastered because of its intuitive UI
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    Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
    • Junos OS is cost effective
    • Uptime is impressive and has proven availability
    • Lack of training among employees has made it harder for few teams to troubleshoot
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