CacheGuard-OS
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| Fact | CacheGuard-OS | ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | CacheGuard-OS is available for x86 and x64 machines and supports bare-metal or virtual-machine installation, including VMware, Hyper-V and Proxmox. | The vendor provides server system requirements and recommends assigning Firewall Analyzer a dedicated machine. |
| Headquarters | Issy-les-Moulineaux, France | Pleasanton, California, United States |
| Purpose | CacheGuard-OS is a Linux-based operating system designed to secure and optimize network traffic by turning a machine into a network appliance. | Firewall Analyzer analyzes firewall logs and manages firewall configurations to help network administrators understand bandwidth use. |
| Support | Basic support is free; Standard and Premium require paid subscriptions, with stated maximum response delays of next business day and 10 hours respectively. | The download page offers free technical support registration, and the editions page links to a support request form. |
CacheGuard-OS plans
- CacheGuard-OSFree
ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer plans
- Standard Edition$395 a year
- Professional Edition$595 a year
- Enterprise Edition$8,395 a year
- Standard$395 a year
- Professional$595 a year
- Enterprise$8,395 a year
Pick CacheGuard-OS if…
CacheGuard-OS suits administrators who want to combine network security and traffic management on a Linux appliance they deploy on physical or virtual machines. It can also suit organizations managing several Gateways through a central Manager.
Pick ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer if…
Firewall Analyzer suits organizations that need on-premises, multi-vendor firewall reporting and rule analysis. The editions offer different device capacities and monitoring capabilities for smaller or larger deployments.