The solution is used in my company to ensure that we have access to the switches.
Arista CloudEOS Router (PAYG)
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Though it requires only a straightforward setup phase, the interoperability part needs improvement
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
In general, the most valuable features of the product are related to its prices along with the technology that it offers to its users.
What needs improvement?
The solution should look at offering Power over Ethernet (PoE) for multiple different models in the future, as it is one area where the product currently lacks.
The stability of the product is an area where certain improvements are required.
The product is scalable. My company does face issues in terms of interoperability when it comes to the product, making it an area that needs to be fixed.
There is a scope for improvement in the integration capabilities offered by the product, especially considering its ability to integrate with our company's existing infrastructure.
In Arista Networks Platform, there are some issues when it comes to interoperability where it needs to improve.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Arista Networks Platform for a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability-wise, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The product's scalability is good.
The entire organization uses the product since it is deployed in the data center. There are around 100 users of the product.
There are currently no significant plans to increase the number of users of the product.
How was the initial setup?
The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.
The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.
My company follows the ITIL process to deploy the product. I cannot go through each and every step. The framework during the product's deployment was an ITIL framework.
In my company, there are other technologies apart from Arista Networks Platform that are being managed by the same teams. In short, there is no specific team to just manage Arista Networks Platform.
What about the implementation team?
The product's installation can be managed with the help of our company's in-house team.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing charges of the product.
I rate the product price a seven on a scale of one to ten where ten is high price and one is low price.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
There is a need to make yearly payments towards the licensing charges of the product.
I rate the product price a seven on a scale of one to ten where ten is high price and one is low price.
What other advice do I have?
The solution enhances the data center's scalability as it helped our company build environments where there were a lot of network blocks.
I cannot share my experience in the cloud environment where the solution helps in cloud computing deployment. For the on-premises environment within data centers, my company was able to use Arista Networks Platform.
Arista's technologies related to switches and CloudVision Portal (CVP) are the most valuable functions of the product that improved my company's network performance.
The product's features like ZTP are good and have benefited our IT operations. My organization is not a retail company. In the current organization where I work, we don't get to leverage ZTP at a very large scale or deploy the tool within the data center. In our company, we use ZTP occasionally.
I recommend the product to those who plan to use it.
The product is good and is evolving, making it worth giving a try.
I rate the overall solution a seven out of ten.
A complete solution for networking infrastructure and network detection
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for networking infrastructure and network detection.
What is most valuable?
Arista is a good performer in terms of networking and has been rated as one of the leaders in Gartner.
What needs improvement?
The solution’s pricing could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Arista Networks Platform for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product’s stability is excellent.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
There are about four or five customers in my region.
How are customer service and support?
Arista has excellent tech support distributed around the world.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy and depends from scenario to scenario.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product is expensive and has a yearly subscription.
What other advice do I have?
Three people, including admins, are required for the solution’s maintenance.
I recommend the solution.
Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.
Excellent for controlling access, blocking malware sites, and managing web filtering to keep users focused
What is our primary use case?
Arista Networks is my go-to for network security at work. It is excellent for controlling access, blocking malware sites, and managing web filtering to keep users focused.
What is most valuable?
The user-friendly policy manager lets us apply different controls for various user groups easily. Plus, deployment is a breeze, and if issues arise, restoring a backup takes just 30 minutes. Arista has become a reliable and efficient solution for our network security requirements.
What needs improvement?
In my view, Arista could enhance the Wide Area Network balancer and failover. While the failover is swift, less than five seconds, it tends to be overly sensitive, triggering unnecessary alarms and emails. A smoother transition between ISPs during failover would improve the user experience by reducing unnecessary notifications and interruptions.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Arista Networks Platform for ten years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability has been outstanding. There is no lagging or crashing, and downtime is minimal, usually only required for significant updates. The system maintains a detailed uptime record, and despite hearing about potential issues, I have never personally experienced any.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Arista Networks is highly scalable, especially when it comes to VRP routing. Handling VRP routing requires some expertise, but for general use, configuration, and maintenance, the platform is surprisingly user-friendly. The GUI is one of the most intuitive interfaces I have encountered, making everyday tasks straightforward to manage.
How are customer service and support?
Arista's tech support is impressive. They typically respond in less than two hours with effective solutions. The only consideration is the fee for support, which might be an issue for some, especially if not factored into the initial purchase. However, their support offerings are transparent, with clear options available during the checkout process. Overall, I would rate the support as a nine out of ten.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
Deploying Arista Networks is a one-person task, and it is straightforward. Deploying it from scratch, including downloading the main ISO for the AVO file, typically takes around 35 minutes. Before diving in, ensuring compatibility with OEM layers like Bitdefender is key. The platform is backed by 85 million sensors globally, offering robust internet security, including malware solutions. Arista's user-friendly interface makes it easy to implement comprehensive security policies across different layers.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I find Arista's pricing to be good. While it is not the cheapest, it's more affordable than Cisco or Palo Alto, offering a comprehensive solution that includes everything I need. There are no false alarms or unexpected fees, making it a cost-effective choice for the features and reliability it delivers.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I considered Meraki, CentOS, ClearOps, and SonicWall, before choosing Arista. Arista stood out for its flexible security suite with automatic alerts, unlike other options that felt manual and less comprehensive. My past experiences with Arista and as an MSP recommending solutions to clients confirmed its reliability and effectiveness.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I would rate Arista Networks Platform as an eight out of ten.
A flexible, scalable and easy-to-manage solution with effective technical support
What is most valuable?
Arista Networks Platform has a feature that helps with monitoring and management.
What needs improvement?
I want the solution to include a unified controller.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with the solution for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is very stable. It has a high stability point.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Arista Networks Platform is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
Arista Networks Platform's technical support is very effective.
How was the initial setup?
The tool's setup is easy. We rely on two people for deployment.
What other advice do I have?
Arista Networks Platform is a flexible, scalable and easy-to-manage solution. I rate the tool a nine out of ten.