EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI vs Portnox NAC

EfficientIP SOLIDserver DDI combines DNS, DHCP and IP address management in one platform for on-premises and cloud environments. It manages IPv4 and IPv6, VLANs and VXLANs, and supports DNS and DHCP services from multiple vendors, including Microsoft, ISC BIND, AWS Route 53, Azure DNS and Google Cloud Platform. A centralized repository tracks IP resources, DNS and DHCP data, VLANs, VRFs, applications, devices and metadata, with discovery across on-premises and cloud resources. REST and SOAP APIs provide access to DDI functions, with Python and Terraform plugin options; API calls support rights management and role-based access control. Integrations span virtualization, cloud and automation tools, including VMware vRealize, OpenStack, Proxmox, Terraform, Ansible, Chef and Puppet. The platform also includes policy management, audit trails and compliance reporting. It is offered as hardware and virtual appliances, with hybrid deployment and pricing on request.

Portnox NAC is a cloud-delivered network access control service for hybrid and distributed networks. It provides device visibility, risk-based access controls, and automated compliance enforcement across wired, wireless, and VPN connections. Administrators can define policies by role, location, device type, and network layer. Authentication options include 802.1X, MAC Authentication Bypass, and passwordless certificates; Portnox can act as a certificate authority or integrate with a third party. The service continuously assesses endpoint risk and can use agentless assessment integrations such as Microsoft Intune. Noncompliant devices can be quarantined or moved to a remediation VLAN, with automated policies able to return endpoints to compliance. Portnox lists integrations including Active Directory, Entra ID, Intune, Jamf, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Okta, and a REST API. The service supports RDP, SSH, VNC, and Telnet, along with SIEM log export and session recording. Portnox says its controls can help organizations address HIPAA, GLBA, PCI DSS, and GDPR. A 30-day trial is advertised, but no plan price is listed; subscription terms are 12, 24, or 36 months.