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Fluke Networks Etherscope vs. VMware Skyline

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Fluke Networks Etherscope
Score 7.5 out of 10
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Fluke Networks Etherscope is a network diagnostics tool, from Seattle-based Fluke Networks.N/A
VMware Skyline
Score 9.0 out of 10
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VMware Skyline is a suite of products that provide proactive findings and recommendations for vSphere, NSX, vSAN, vRealize Operations and Horizon that aim to provide proactive intelligence that helps users avoid problems before they occur and reduces the time spent on resolving active support requests.N/A
Pricing
Fluke Networks EtherscopeVMware Skyline
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
Fluke Networks EtherscopeVMware Skyline
Considered Both Products
Fluke Networks Etherscope
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Garry Bowers
Network System Administrator
Chose Fluke Networks Etherscope
We briefly tested a NetAlly LSPRNTR-300 LinkSprinter 300 Network Tester with WIFI and Distance to Cable Fault Indication and it was a worthy testing unit it but we quickly discovered that it did not offer the large range of testing in both the copper and fiber network drops, …
VMware Skyline
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose VMware Skyline
VMware Skyline has a strong Network Performance Monitoring support. It can also automatically and securely collects, aggregates, and analyzes product usage data which proactively identifies potential problems and helps VMware Technical Support Engineers improve the resolution …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose VMware Skyline
I've used other products such as VMAN and such yet Skyline is different. This is not aimed at your virtual machine's internal usage but at the VMware / Hypervisor level. This looks and monitors at hardware drivers, VMtools versions, and VM hardware versions. If you have …
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Chris Hein
Systems Engineer
Chose VMware Skyline
I'm not sure what to compare against since I'm not aware of any competing products.
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User Ratings
Fluke Networks EtherscopeVMware Skyline
Likelihood to Recommend
7.5
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9.1
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Likelihood to Renew
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Usability
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User Testimonials
Fluke Networks EtherscopeVMware Skyline
Likelihood to Recommend
We used ours mainly to test the wireless. Wireless could be several different things so the preconfigured tests on this device allowed us to quickly eliminate certain areas and allowed us to focus on the real problem. It’s easy enough a PC Technician could use it.
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Anonymous
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Well suited to analyze DDoS attacks on my application. This helped me to gain visibility into the traffic. Enhanced reactive and proactive support, Privacy and Security, Dashboard view, Inventory, Proactive findings, Skyline log assist, Upgrade recommendations & Operational Summary Report (OSR). Its Holistic view and Integrated reporting also helps a lot.
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Pros
  • The Fluke Networks Etherscope can test network speed performance on copper and fiber networks
  • The Fluke Networks Etherscope can detect network switches and also available and active ports.
  • The Fluke Networks Etherscope can check for bandwidth between two points quick and easy.
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Garry Bowers
Network System Administrator
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  • Easy setup
  • Stable
  • Data collection
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Anonymous
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Cons
  • Battery life
  • Touch screen is slow to respond.
  • Operating System is slow.
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Anonymous
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  • Sometimes the recommendations do not make sense.
  • Sometimes the advice is general, but not for us.
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Chris Hein
Systems Engineer
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Usability
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It's super easy to use.
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Chris Hein
Systems Engineer
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Alternatives Considered
We briefly tested a NetAlly LSPRNTR-300 LinkSprinter 300 Network Tester with WIFI and Distance to Cable Fault Indication and it was a worthy testing unit it but we quickly discovered that it did not offer the large range of testing in both the copper and fiber network drops, nor was it as complete with regard to wireless testing. But in it's defense it was not quite as pricy as the Fluke.
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Garry Bowers
Network System Administrator
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I've used other products such as VMAN and such yet Skyline is different. This is not aimed at your virtual machine's internal usage but at the VMware / Hypervisor level. This looks and monitors at hardware drivers, VMtools versions, and VM hardware versions. If you have Horizon it will look at versions and current vs minimum driver versions.
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Anonymous
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Return on Investment
  • Very expensive for small business or school districts.
  • Battery Life is terrible not able to use it for an entire day.
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Anonymous
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  • VMware Skyline has no cost except for the small footprint the appliance VM uses.
  • Zero cap cost, unlimited returns. WIN WIN!
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Anonymous
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