SolarWinds Platform
IT Operations Management Software.
Overview
SolarWinds provides a suite of IT operations management (ITOM) software. The SolarWinds Platform (formerly Orion Platform) is a unified solution that offers robust on-premise and cloud capabilities for monitoring networks, servers, applications, and databases. It is known for its modular approach, allowing organizations to purchase and integrate different products like Network Performance Monitor (NPM) and Server & Application Monitor (SAM) into a single dashboard.
✨ Key Features
- Network Performance Monitoring
- Server and Application Monitoring
- Log Management and Analysis
- Network Configuration Management
- Database Performance Analysis
- Network Topology Mapping
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strong focus on on-premise network monitoring with deep device-level visibility
- Modular and customizable platform
- Large and active user community (THWACK)
Unique Value: Offers a highly detailed and customizable monitoring solution, especially for network infrastructure, allowing NOCs to build comprehensive dashboards and troubleshoot complex on-premise and hybrid environments.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Providing deep visibility into network device health and performance for NOC engineers
- Monitoring critical on-premise applications and their underlying infrastructure
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Cloud-native companies seeking a pure SaaS solution
- Small teams needing a very simple, low-cost monitoring tool
🏆 Alternatives
SolarWinds is often chosen over SaaS-first platforms like Datadog for its deep on-premise capabilities and perpetual licensing model. Compared to PRTG, it is generally considered more scalable and feature-rich for larger enterprises.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premier Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
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