Item: HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager
Rating: 10
Author: Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Aruba ClearPass

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Aruba ClearPass for our wireless and switching infrastructure on both campuses. It has served well in addressing our identity access management needs for authentication, authorization, and accounting needs for our campus community needs. Students, faculty, staff, and guests are provided the correct access needs with the principle of least privileged being applied. After more than 5 years of utilization, Aruba Clearpass still serves our needs.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Security
Access control
Audits
AAA

Cons

The virtual VM could be easier for migration from Linux distribution changes
Licensing could be more dynamic when renewal is performed.

Return on Investment

Security
Served the population needs
Operationally it has performed very well
Improved audits

Usability

As previously mentioned, the GUI is very simple and easy to use. There are plenty of actions and features you can perform. In addition, the guest captive portal residing in the Aruba ClearPass has performed fantastic and we are pleased with the analytics and integration implemented. It’s simple to use as long as you understand security concepts.

Alternatives Considered

Clearpass does everything Cisco ISE does and it’s much cheaper and much more user friendly.

Key Insights

Do you think HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager's feature set?

Yes

Did HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Varonis Data Security Platform

Likelihood to Recommend

The product simply works well and is easy to use. The learning curve is not high and anyone switching from Cisco ISE will not have a problem using it. It is also very compatible with 3rd party applications and appliances vis TACACS+. The solution is clean and clear and is highly recommended.

Wireless authentication
Access control
Auditing of access

Innovative Uses

Use it as NAC for third party switches

Future Planned Uses

In house application AAA radius server

Likelihood to Renew

It’s a product that works and is vital to our operations

Evaluating Aruba ClearPass and Competitors

Products Replaced

Key Differentiators

Integration with Other Systems
Ease of Use

It’s part of our wireless rearchitecting

Evaluation Lessons Learned

I would negotiate more on guard licenses

Aruba ClearPass Implementation

Implementation Rating

Implementation Details / Implementation Partner

Third-party professional services

CDW

Not knowing

Aruba ClearPass Training

Training Types Used

No Training

Aruba ClearPass Support

Support Rating

Support can be a hit or miss but they do try their best to help

HPE Aruba Networking ClearPass Policy Manager Customer Support Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Quick Resolution Good followup Knowledgeable team Problems get solved Kept well informed No escalation required Support cares about my success	Difficult to get immediate help Need to explain problems multiple times

Using Aruba ClearPass

Usability Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Like to use Relatively simple Easy to use Technical support not required Well integrated Consistent Quick to learn Convenient Feel confident using Familiar	None