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What is SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset?
SolarWinds® Engineer’s Toolset (ETS) helps users monitor and troubleshoot a network with over 60 tools for network management. ETS allows users to monitor and receive alerts in real time on network availability and health, and perform network diagnostics for faster…
It's like having a Snap-On toolbox full of all the tools you need.
SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset is a must for Enterprise environments
Many useful tools all contained in the same suite.
A bit out dated and not fancy - but gets the job done
Hidden Gem in SolarWinds Tools Suite
Great collection of tools for a wide variety of needs
An important tool for troubleshooting networks
Perfect tool set for quick returns.
Great monitoring tool!
SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset, a must for every network engineer
Must have network tools.
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- No setup fee
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What is SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset?
SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset Features
- Supported: Network stress testing
- Supported: Real time monitoring and alerting
- Supported: Automated network discovery
- Supported: Configuration and log management
- Supported: IP address and DHCP scope monitoring
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SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset Technical Details
Deployment Types | On-premise |
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Operating Systems | Windows, Windows Server® 2008 R2, 2008 R2 SP1, 2012, 2012 R2 or later, » SQL Server 2005 SP4, SQL 2008 without SP, 2008 SP1, 2008 SP2, 2008 SP3, SQL 2008 R2 without SP, 2008 R2 SP1, 2008 R2 SP2, SQL 2012, SQL 2012 SP1, SQL Server 2014, Block installation SQL 2005 SP1, SP2, SQL 2000 and MSDE |
Mobile Application | No |
Supported Countries | Global |
Supported Languages | English |
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SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset has become an indispensable tool for network engineers and administrators. Users rely on this versatile software to react swiftly to problems detected in their SolarWinds Orion environment. One of the key use cases is during the setup of new networks, where the toolset is used for performing ping sweeps and subnet calculations. It also serves as an ad hoc utility for quick debugging of issues in customers' SolarWinds environment.
With SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset, users can perform basic checks like ping, SSH connectivity, and Telnet connectivity of devices directly from the SolarWinds Orion console. This eliminates the need for a larger management suite as it allows for on-demand scans of the network. Moreover, even junior engineers find value in this toolset as it enables them to gain hands-on experience without the risk of making larger changes. For setting up custom monitoring, the MIB walk tool is essential. Additionally, the toolset aids in stress testing and automatic device discovery on the network.
The benefits don't end there; SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset is also valuable for device configuration and log management. Customers make use of various features such as the MIB Browser, Config Uploader and Downloader, Ping, TraceRoute, network Port Mapper, MAC Scanner, and network discovery tool. Its versatility makes it applicable to several use cases including scanning and discovery, temporary monitoring, troubleshooting, and issue analysis.
Network engineers have found this toolset extremely useful when diagnosing and pinpointing network issues. It helps monitor production database servers by identifying issues, sending alerts, and providing access to historical data. By installing the toolset on a centrally located server, easy access is ensured for network engineers who are constantly tackling troubleshooting tasks. Its wide range of tools all in one central location makes it a troubleshooter's best friend.
Compared to native Windows tools or other SNMP tools available in the market, SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset offers improved features, including ping and port sweep, DNS tools, network discovery, and the especially helpful WAN Killer tool. It has proven to be a time-saving tool for network teams, saving them hours of engineering time. Whether it's setting up networks, debugging issues, or monitoring and troubleshooting, SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset has emerged as an essential companion for network professionals.
IP Address Management: Several users have found the product's IP address management feature to be very helpful for comparing Cisco configurations. This has made it easier for them to identify discrepancies and troubleshoot network issues.
Ping Sweep Functionality: The ping sweep functionality of the product has been particularly useful, with many reviewers mentioning that it allows them to quickly check the connectivity and availability of multiple devices on the network. This saves time and effort in troubleshooting.
Debugging Tools: Many users appreciate the debugging tools offered by the product, as they find it convenient to be able to perform tasks like ping, telnet, and SSH right from the console. This streamlined approach makes user management more efficient and enhances overall productivity.
Bandwidth Gauges Need Updating: Some users have expressed that the bandwidth gauges in the software need to be updated, as they feel that the current ones are not accurate or responsive enough.
Lack of Support for Debugging Commands and CLI Based Automation: Several reviewers have mentioned a need for more support for debugging commands and CLI based automation in the software, as they find the existing tools to be limited and insufficient for their needs.
Dated Appearance of User Interface in Some Tools: The user interface in some of the tools has been criticized by a number of users for its dated appearance. They feel that it lacks modern design elements and could benefit from a refresh to improve usability.
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(1-11 of 11)- Compare cisco configs
- IP address management
- Ping sweep
- [The] Bandwidth gauges could use some updating
- Network Discovery
- Monitoring
- Device Configuration Management
- UI could be smoother
- Integration
- More features
- Multitude of tools in one set.
- Wide variety of uses for the kit.
- Addresses proactivity and reactivity well.
- I wish it looked a little better on the eyes. It looks a bit dated in some of the tools.
A bit out dated and not fancy - but gets the job done
- interface monitoring
- real time bandwidth monitoring
- mib walk
- outdated ui
- refresh of features is needed
- some tools should be EOL and new ones introduced
Hidden Gem in SolarWinds Tools Suite
- Debugging Tools
- Saves Time for basic checks
- Ping, Telnet, SSH right from the console and hence easy user management from console itself
- Licensing structure
- More debugging commands support
- CLI based automation for script based checks
Great collection of tools for a wide variety of needs
- The SNMP tools are great for discovering and troubleshooting monitoring issues.
- DNS audit is great for validating existing records and discovering inaccuracies.
- WAN Killer works well for testing out QoS and verifying the WAN circuits delivered are provisioned properly.
- The unifying component that is intended to be the initial interface to the tools seems clunky. I prefer to start the tools individually rather than using it.
- The port scanner could use some improvements to make it easier to use.
An important tool for troubleshooting networks
- Network Discovery.
- Real-time monitoring.
- Troubleshooting intermittent issues.
- Slow to load individual components.
- Not easily portable to new device.
- Single user license model.
Perfect tool set for quick returns.
- MIB walks on SNMP objects
- IP scan of network for discovery
- Port scan
- I think as a tool set, it is very solid. If you wanted more, you would be looking for npm or other management suite tools.
Great monitoring tool!
- Various monitoring
- Stores history
- Suggests indices
- Helps to find the SQL query text
- Helps to see what machines/users the bad queries are coming from
- Shows current blocking session
- Navigation could be better
- Please, create the favorite instances links, custom made, that i can create for myself (for those servers that i check the most)
- Create RDP button, so i can connect to the instance from the monitoring page
SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset, a must for every network engineer
- Ping sweeps
- SNMP tools
- IP tools including the IP calculator
- Saving outputs in different forms
- Walk through on some of the products
Must have network tools.
- Network Stress Tests.
- Port mapping.
- Open port checking.
- MIB walking.
- CPU/Memory monitoring.
- User interface feels dated.