IBM AIOps Insights vs. NetApp Active IQ

It's ideal for large IT infrastructures that have access to huge amounts of data and to proactively identify issues before they occur. It can automate repetitive tasks and responses, which helps with early resolution. It is not suitable for smaller setups with less data as it leads to a huge cost burden on the business.

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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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• Problem identification with the help of data and events much before they happen ensures smooth operations.
• Incident resolution: Provide real-time contextual information on the root cause of the issue and highlight historical data for similar events.
• Can automate routine tasks associated with incident management, which ultimately saves time.

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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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• It has limited integration capability, especially for mainframe.

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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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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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- Breadth of service—Event and incident management, Automation capabilities, root cause analysis—IBM's brand image As I was not involved in the purchasing decision, I am not aware of all the reasons why this product was selected.

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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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• Reduce downtime and improve service availability.
• Enhance productivity.
• Reduce cost and decision making.

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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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