Device42 - Discovery & Dependency Mapping - Cloud & Hybrid IT

I use the solution for physical assets management, IT management, and application dependency mapping.

There was a lack of information about what was installed in the data center and how they interconnect with each other. We had the information in Excel before. We installed Device42 to get the information from our environment into the Device42 database.

The solution supports our compliance and audit processes. We take a lot of advantage of it. We use the reporting to audit institutions. We can send the queries and get the reports directly from the tool. I rate the process an eight out of ten. I would have rated it ten if the product had AI features.

The solution is agentless. Application dependency mapping is a valuable feature. These are the two reasons why I believe the product is very beneficial. Before, we had servers. Every time we made some changes to the service, there was a gap between what was expected from the server and what the server was doing.

Network visualization is a basic function. The information is gathered using SNMP. It's not different from others that I've known before. A main aspect of network discovery is that we use it to manage the IP addresses. We use that feature because it is part of the core module.

The product must provide AI features. It would be very useful if I could create datasets or queries from an AI interface.

I have been using the solution for six years.

I rate the tool’s stability a ten out of ten.

The tool’s scalability is very nice. We must speak to the vendor, and they will send a new key code. We can install it and start working. It's easy to scale the product.

The technical support team is very responsive. Everything has an answer. If something can’t be done, it is because the product doesn’t do it.

Positive

We were using another tool. We wanted to integrate an asset management solution with it, but we couldn’t do it because we had to manually set the relationship between all the assets. It was time-consuming. So, we switched to Device42.

The initial setup is very easy. I rate the ease of setup a nine out of ten. It would be very easy to set up if we knew how things work.

I will recommend the tool to others. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

Device42 is mainly used for managing a variety of assets in our organization. It includes servers, workstations, printers, switches, and various other devices. This solution plays a very important role in supporting and managing projects related to the development of scale assistance energy management and distribution management systems.

One of the most valuable features, in my experience, is the precise tracking of hardware devices and their locations registered in the solution. 

Device42 allows us to determine the exact placement of assets based on the building maps and the room details. This feature has allowed us to gain the upper hand on the customers and provide them with satisfaction because they can visually see the arrangement of their assets within the organization.

In my experience, I believe that the key concern is the pricing strategy of the solution. Instead, other solutions are much more cost-effective. 

Previously, Device42  has altered the pricing model to include a subscription fee which I see as very costly. They should change their pricing strategy and license scheme, conduct market research and ensure that they provide the right product in the market at the right price.

I have been using Device42 since 2017. 

The support team is not really a concern for us since our teams in France and Romania are very skilled in handling our issues regarding integration configuration and other processes. We do not seek external support and since Device42 is a new software, particularly in the Middle East, we have not seen any issues. 

In technical aspects, Device42 stands out as the strongest, especially considering its robust capabilities on a VM and the option to be built as a standalone device.

The solution is usually installed using a pre configured VMware image supplied by Device42 itself.

Regarding the ROI, I haven't seen any loss or misuse of the money we have invested. The solution generates reports which serve as an important tool for management and insurance processes. Based on this report, many customers with control centers secure insurance coverage for the organization, and this report also helps us to calculate the value of our assets within the organization. The valuable insights provided by Device42 have helped us to accurately predict the pricing and emphasize higher quality and value proposition.

My advice would be to determine the number of assets you own since this count helps to accurately determine the required license and the cost that you will incur while purchasing the solution. After aquiring an appropriate number of licenses, the key is to implement it. I would rate this solution 8 out of 10.