Detailed Comparison
SDX Lite vs. Admiral Platform
Here is a detailed breakdown of features and scores comparing SDX Lite against Admiral Platform.
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SDX Lite vs. Admiral Platform
Where SDX Lite Excels
- Superior Cybersecurity Features (Integrated DNS Filtering, BGP Threat Intelligence, basic SWG functions)
- More comprehensive User Identification options (Captive Portal with OAuth)
- Integrated dedicated WAN failover service (`wan-failover`)
- More structured and specific reporting capabilities (SLA, CVE)
- More comprehensive centralized logging (including device syslog forwarding)
Key Differences & Trade-offs
- Lacks WAN link aggregation and load balancing capabilities
- Does not orchestrate QoS policy enforcement on devices
- Does not manage standard routing protocols (BGP/OSPF) beyond threat intel
- Less advanced network topology visualization
- No mentioned support for managing IPv6 or Multicast configurations
Unique Selling Points of SDX Lite
- Integrated BGP Threat Intelligence Feeds for automated blocking
- Built-in, centrally managed DNS Content Filtering (categories/apps)
- Captive Portal integration with OAuth providers for user authentication
- Dedicated `wan-failover` microservice for link redundancy monitoring
Category Strength Summary
Highlights areas of relative strength or focus between SDX Lite and Admiral Platform in each category.