NetApp Active IQ A Virtual Employee That Pays for Itself
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
NetApp Active IQ helps me track the health and performance of my NetApp storage repositories. I keep my NetApp's linked at all times, the amazing part about the progress of NetApp Active IQ, it continues to get better and better. It has allowed for more automated updates to firmware, controllers, and primary software. The NetApp Active IQ is also available to my account managers who keep an eye on my environment. My NetApp team will also notify me if there is a critical patch required for the infrastructure. NetApp Active IQ is a team and tools that compliment my operation.
Pros
- Predictive Analytics and risk remediation
- Proactive planning and optimization
- Community Wisdom and Best Practices
- Amazing Documentation that is constantly updated
Cons
- 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
Return on Investment
- For a small but focused operation like ours, NetApp Active IQ acts like an additional full-time team member in our environment. This has been a game-changer, as my team doesn't have the time to constantly monitor every piece of our infrastructure. By using NetApp Active IQ, we are able to deploy reliable, redundant solutions and it keeps us proactively informed each and every day.
- NetApp Active IQ's predictive analytics have been instrumental in identifying potential problems and misconfigurations before they can cause an outage. In a 911 environment where service availability is non-negotiable, this is an immeasurable ROI.
- NetApp Active IQ automates many of the routine monitoring and health checks that would otherwise consume a significant amount of my team's time. This has allowed us to shift our focus from reactive troubleshooting to strategic planning and project execution, aligning with our long-term vision.
- The insights provided by NetApp Active IQ, such as capacity utilization and performance limits, have helped us make smarter decisions about technology refreshes and resource allocation, ensuring we get the best "bang for our buck" from our infrastructure.
- Ultimately, the partnership with NetApp and the use of NetApp Active IQ has provided the stability and insight we demand, enabling my team to focus on our core mission of providing critical emergency services to our community.
Usability
Alternatives Considered
SolarWinds Dameware Remote Support (DRS), SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer, SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset, SolarWinds NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (NTA), SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager (NCM), SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM), SolarWinds SQL Sentry, DigiCert CertCentral, Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR, Palo Alto Networks WildFire, Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention, Palo Alto Networks Advanced URL Filtering and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls - PA Series
Other Software Used
SolarWinds SQL Sentry, Palo Alto Networks Cortex XDR, SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset