ExtraHop Performance Platform vs. NetApp Active IQ

One very big use is the ability to resolve performance issues. One example used was with the performance of sql issues. ExtraHop [Performance Platform] gave us the packet tracing ability to see the database was being queried incorrectly. A programmer has written a query that would bring the database information local and one the queries instead of allowing the sql server itself to do the work and push out the information.

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If you have a NetApp or multiple NetApps, then you SHOULD use NetApp Active IQ. It is an invaluable tool. It acts like another FTE in our environment by keeping us informed. NetApp Active IQ is an excellent product; there are always areas for improvement based on evolving customer needs. NetApp Active IQ is a compliment to NetApp, pure and simple! Keep it linked at all times and make your account managers a part of your team; the product works so well, give your account managers something to do, have them keep you informed and have them help you update. I have seen a major change in NetApp account teams; they want to support their customers! Good Job NetApp!

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• It is very good at making it easy to find root cause for app issues.
• It provides very good stats, graphs, and diagrams of IT utilization.

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• Makes us aware of configuration issues we wouldn't easily be aware of otherwise.
• Generates automated documents guiding us through patching and upgrades to prevent problems.

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• Some person like me who want to see Extrahop can integrate better with other network analysis tools like Wireshark or TCPdump. The desired functionality I've been looking for is to program a kind of specific criteria to trigger the probe starts to run Wireshark or TCPdump to save the trace of a specific problematic session. Sometimes I want to see the evidence in a packet trace layer rather than just have the warning or error only presented in the dashboard.

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• Full Stack Visibility - go beyond just the storage layer
• Integration with 3rd party Observability Platforms
• API Accessibility to create custom dashboards
• Improved reporting and customization
• More Granular Security and Compliance features

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ExtraHop fits perfectly into the nist security framework to ensure the network is monitored and protected from anomalous behaviors.

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Despite some interface issues, it mostly accomplishes what we need it to accomplish - give us a heads up on problems in our environment and prepare us for upgrades/patches.

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Documentation could be a lot better. Tech support is outstanding.

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We use ExtraHop specifically to monitor network traffic. It does many other things very well also, but it is the best network traffic analysis tool that we currently have in house. The fact that it is agentless also makes it more reliable and not dependent on agents running on devices throughout our enterprise.

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You can see the list of tools above; NetApp Active IQ is a compliment to the tools. Not one monitor will take care of all your needs. I am ok with 3 dashboards for my environment. SolarWinds rotates in NOC mode, NetApp Active IQ is up on its own with all the NetApp's registered, and the Palo Alto Dashboard which monitors for vulnerabilities and risks. The tools work hand in hand in the environment, working both North/South and East/West, letting us know about anomalies, risks, and pending tasks to schedule. I love ALL my tools working together; lets me sleep really well at night!

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• Accelerated root cause analysis
• Cut out time passing the hot potato, focused time on resolution
• It's a good tool for change management, helping to transform a reactive culture to one that is more proactive
• Enables early warning and visibility, prompts action before a system goes down

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• It has caught problems on our clusters before they became true issues. It was immensely helpful to be aware of the problem so we could resolve in advance.
• It has provided specific steps to mitigate issues during patching and upgrades that we wouldn't have otherwise known about.

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