Name: Engineer's Toolset - Over 60 Must-Have Network Management and Troubleshooting Tools
Uploaded: 2018-02-27T16:31:45.000Z
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Description: Engineer's Toolset - Over 60 Must-Have Network Management and Troubleshooting Tools

Help Desk

Web and Video Conferencing

Customer Support

Flowchart

Version Control

Virtual Reality

Development

Business Intelligence (BI)

Collaboration

Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS)

Enterprise

Accounting

Crypto Tax

Spend Management

Tax Compliance

Finance and Accounting

Applicant Tracking

Corporate Learning Management

HR Management

International Payroll

On-Demand Payment

Payroll

Talent Intelligence

Talent Management

Workforce Analytics

Workforce Management

Human Resources

.Net Development

API Management

Asset Tokenization

Cloud Storage

Component Content Management

Fraud Detection

Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS)

Load Testing

Managed Public Cloud Infrastructure

Migration

Network Performance Monitoring

Penetration Testing

Privileged Access Management

Relational Database Management Systems

Remote Monitoring and Management

Secure Email Gateway

Software Components

User Activity Monitoring

Information Technology

A/B Testing

Ad Serving & Retargeting

All-in-One Marketing

Content Management

Conversion Rate Optimization

Data Cleansing

Data Management

Digital Experience Platforms (DXP)

Email Marketing

Location Intelligence

Marketing Automation

Online Reputation Management

Search Marketing Intelligence

Social Media Management

Social Media Publishing

Survey & Forms Building

Web Analytics

Marketing

Project Management

Transcription

Professional Services

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Lead Generation

Point of Sale

Revenue Operations

Sales Forecasting

Sales Pipeline

Sales

Car Rental

Church Management

Commercial Drone

Construction Accounting

Geographic Information

Insurance Agency Management

Physical Therapy

Retail Execution

Vertical-Specific

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SolarWinds

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### Network Monitoring
Reviewers consistently highlight SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset's network monitoring features as a key strength, emphasizing its ability to provide real-time insights into network performance and troubleshoot issues effectively. Users appreciate the ease of use and the diverse range of monitoring tools available within the toolset. While some users mention minor navigation challenges, the overall consensus leans towards the toolset being a valuable asset for monitoring network infrastructure efficiently. (Source Reviews: [1](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2021-04-28-07-23-13), [2](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2020-12-11-08-24-28), [3](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2021-04-29-00-22-16), [4](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2020-12-14-13-23-47), [5](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2021-04-28-13-33-14), [6](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2021-04-29-09-29-00), [7](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2020-12-11-08-48-20), [8](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2020-12-11-08-51-02), [9](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2020-06-23-16-20-29))

### Troubleshooting Tools
Reviewers consistently highlight the effectiveness of SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset in diagnosing and pinpointing network issues. Users appreciate the toolset's ability to quickly troubleshoot and identify issues, making it a valuable asset for network teams. While some users find the licensing structure and lack of certain debugging commands to be drawbacks, overall, the troubleshooting tools within SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset are commended for their efficiency and ease of use. (Source Reviews: [1](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2021-04-29-00-22-16), [2](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2021-04-28-13-33-14), [3](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2020-12-11-08-24-28), [4](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2020-12-14-13-23-47), [5](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2020-12-11-08-48-20))

### Network Discovery and Mapping
Users across various reviews have highlighted the diverse functionalities offered by SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset, particularly emphasizing its network discovery and mapping capabilities. While some users praise the toolset for its efficient network discovery features, others express mixed opinions about the effectiveness of its mapping functionalities. The toolset's ability to automate device discovery and track network configurations is appreciated by many, although some users find room for improvement in the mapping accuracy and depth provided. Despite differing views, it is evident that SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset plays a significant role in enhancing network visibility and troubleshooting for many users. (Source Reviews: [1](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2021-04-28-13-33-14), [2](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2021-04-29-09-29-00), [3](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2021-05-06-09-21-07), [4](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2020-12-11-08-48-20), [5](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2020-12-11-08-51-02), [6](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2020-12-11-08-24-28), [7](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2020-12-08-11-27-16))

### SNMP and MIB Tools
Users generally appreciate SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset for its robust SNMP and MIB tools functionality. The SNMP tools are highlighted for their effectiveness in discovering and troubleshooting monitoring issues, while the MIB walk tool is praised for enabling custom monitoring setups. Additionally, users find the IP scan for network discovery and port scanning features to be valuable additions. Despite some minor concerns about saving outputs in different forms and the need for more guidance on certain products, the overall consensus is positive regarding the SNMP and MIB tools within the SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset. (Source Reviews: [1](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2021-04-28-07-23-13), [2](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2020-12-08-11-27-16), [3](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2020-12-11-08-51-02), [4](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2021-04-28-13-33-14), [5](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2020-12-11-08-48-20), [6](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2020-06-23-16-20-29))

### Device and Server Monitoring
Users generally praise SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset for its device and server monitoring capabilities. Reviewers highlight the toolset's effectiveness in monitoring new devices, providing visibility into the network, and offering quick troubleshooting tools. The ability to conduct basic checks directly from the SolarWinds Orion console, such as ping checks, SSH connectivity, and Telnet connectivity, is particularly appreciated by users. Additionally, the toolset's features for monitoring production database servers, identifying issues, sending alerts, and historical data tracking up to two weeks are highly valued. Users find the toolset useful for tuning queries, monitoring instances, stress testing networks, discovering devices, and managing device configurations and logs. The granularity of the toolset allows for pinpointing intermittent issues like packet loss, which is critical for applications like Voice. Despite some minor drawbacks mentioned by users, the overall sentiment leans towards positive regarding SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset's device and server monitoring capabilities. (Source Reviews: [1](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2021-04-28-13-33-14), [2](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2021-04-29-00-22-16), [3](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2020-12-14-13-23-47), [4](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2020-12-08-11-27-16), [5](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2021-04-28-07-23-13), [6](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2021-04-29-09-29-00), [7](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2020-12-11-08-24-28))

### Bandwidth Analysis
Some users appreciate the real-time bandwidth monitoring and MIB walk features offered by SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset for efficient network analysis. However, there are concerns about the need for updates to the bandwidth gauges within the toolset. The WAN Killer tool has proven useful for testing SDWAN bandwidth and identifying network vulnerabilities related to compliance requirements. While some users find the bandwidth analysis capabilities beneficial, others feel there is room for improvement in certain aspects of the toolset's monitoring functionalities. (Source Reviews: [1](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2021-04-28-07-23-13), [2](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2021-05-06-09-21-07), [3](https://www.trustradius.com/reviews/solarwinds-engineer-s-toolset-2020-06-23-16-20-29))

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.

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.

One Time Price

MSP - Pro

MSP - Power

MSP - Growth

IT Department - Professional

IT Department - Expert

IT Department - Master

Atera

SolarWinds ipMonitor is a lightweight performance monitoring tool. It enables monitoring from a single console and out-of-the-box visibility, with some automation available.

ipMonitor -2500 Monitors

ipMonitor - 1000 Monitors

ipMonitor - 500 Monitors

SolarWinds ipMonitor

SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset

Network Monitoring Tools refers to the activities, methods, procedures, and tools utilized in the operation, administration, maintenance and provisioning of networked systems.

Network Monitoring

Likelihood to Recommend

Usability

Support Rating

Perform network stress tests with Engineer's Toolset WAN Killer. You don’t need to use real traffic for studying network activities, like testing traffic and load balancing. Instead, deploy Engineer's Toolset WAN Killer to help interactively test connections and adjust the IP traffic generated to achieve the desired network load based on your requirements.

Quickly troubleshoot your network with enhanced ping capabilities and packet route tracing, among other network bandwidth usage and monitoring tools included in ETS.

Using ETS, you can run scans to gain insight into how routers, hubs switches, and other devices are configured by analyzing SNMP queries and viewing MIB attributes. ETS is designed to help you more easily understand whether your network and ports are using appropriate settings.

Config Compare, a part of ETS, is built to compare the running configuration of a Cisco router with the startup configuration. With the Cisco configuration compare tool, you can easily detect the changes made to the network, switch, and router configurations that are not committed to non-volatile memory (NVRAM).

Manage your IP network from discovery to address tracking. Discover subnets on a seed router and scan the subnet or a range of IP addresses, generate a list of subnets along with their mask, size, range, and broadcast address and actively monitor subnets to identify and track which IP addresses are in use on your network.

SolarWinds is a leading provider of powerful and affordable IT management software. Our products give organizations worldwide—regardless of type, size, or complexity—the power to monitor and manage their IT services, infrastructures, and applications; whether on-premises, in the cloud, or via hybrid models. We continuously engage with technology professionals—IT service and operations professionals, DevOps professionals, and managed services providers (MSPs)—to understand the challenges they face in maintaining high-performing and highly available IT infrastructures and applications. The insights we gain from them, in places like our THWACK community, allow us to solve well-understood IT management challenges in the ways technology professionals want them solved. Our focus on the user and commitment to excellence in end-to-end hybrid IT management has established SolarWinds as a worldwide leader in solutions for network and IT service management, application performance, and managed services. Learn more today at <a href="http://www.solarwinds.com" rel="">www.solarwinds.com</a>.

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Wireshark

Orion Practice Management System

Senior System Engineer

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Network System Administrator

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Public Safety Systems Engineer

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Progress WhatsUp Gold

Associate Consultant

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Juniper SRX

Cisco Firepower 4100 Series

Manager IS

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TrustRadius

User interface

Easy to use

License model

Feels dated

High side

Custom made

Different forms

One license

Bit dated

Management suite

Network discovery

Real time

Real time monitoring

Ip address

Network traffic

Network performance

Sql query

Cpu memory

Performance monitor

Debugging tools

Home

Network Monitoring Tools

We use [SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset] mainly to react to problems that we detect from our SW Orion. When we set up ne networks its great for Ping sweep and the subnet calculator[.] We are a big users of the Cisco Config Viewer

Compare cisco configs
IP address management
Ping sweep

[The] Bandwidth gauges could use some updating

Config Viewer
Ping Sweep
Ip address manager

Spend less time downloading free buggy tools
All the tools in one spot, so you don't have to look around for tools
Get to the solution sooner

Orion, SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM)

There are many features that this SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset provides. We use this toolset for stress testing on our network. We also use it for discovering devices on our network automatically. Also, and a huge one, keeping track of device configuration and log management. There is more [than] this toolset provides that we use within our [organization], but these are the main ones.

Network Discovery
Monitoring
Device Configuration Management

UI could be smoother
Integration
More features

Network Discovery
Configuration Management
Log Management

Knowing the network is great
Stress testing our network helps show where we are week
Cost is reasonable

We use quite a few of the tools in the toolkit. We use the MIB Browser, the Config Uploader and Downloader, Ping, TraceRoute, network Port Mapper, MAC Scanner, network discovery tool, etc. They've all solved their individual problems, but the fact that we have them all in a central location with any of the admins available to access makes troubleshooting and being proactive very handy.

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.

Config Downloader
Port Mapper
Network stress testing/monitoring

Quicker monitoring for new devices.
Easier visibility into more of the network.
Quick troubleshooting tools.

SolarWinds Engineer's Toolset is used in some of our customer's SolarWinds environment as an adhoc utility for quick debugging of some of the issues which requires user's to login manually on SolarWinds NMS servers and then test it. These toolsets helps suer to allow basic checks right from the SolarWinds orion console such as for ping check of the devices, SSH connectivity, Telnet connectivity of devices from SolarWinds NMS servers.