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IBM Instana review
December 12, 2023

IBM Instana review

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with IBM Instana

Instana is designed to monitor and analyze the performance of applications in dynamic and containerized environments, such as those based on microservices and Kubernetes. It offers features like automatic discovery of services, tracing of requests across different components, and the ability to detect and diagnose issues affecting application performance.
  • Automatic Discovery and Mapping
  • Dynamic Tracing and Request Monitoring
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • User Interface Complexity
  • Customization and Flexibility
  • Integration with Third-Party Tools
  • Automatic Discovery and Mapping
  • Dynamic Tracing and Request Monitoring
  • AI-Powered Anomaly Detection
  • Improved Application Performance
  • Proactive Issue Resolution
  • Efficient Resource Allocation
As a DevOps engineer, I've explored various Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools, including New Relic for real-time insights, AppDynamics for code-level visibility, Dynatrace for AI-driven monitoring, Datadog for comprehensive observability, Splunk for log management, Stackify Retrace for error tracking, and Raygun for crash reporting. Each tool offers distinct features, and the choice depends on specific use cases, technology stacks, and organizational needs. Thorough evaluations, considering factors like ease of use, integration capabilities, and scalability, help in selecting the most suitable APM solution for effective application monitoring in a DevOps environment.

Do you think IBM Instana delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with IBM Instana's feature set?

Yes

Did IBM Instana live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of IBM Instana go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy IBM Instana again?

Yes

I would recommend IBM Instana based on its strengths in automating application performance monitoring, dynamic tracing, and its ability to handle modern, containerized environments effectively. The automatic discovery and mapping feature, along with AI-powered anomaly detection, provide valuable insights for proactive issue resolution. However, I would consider factors such as the organization's specific technology stack, scalability requirements, and budget constraints. Conducting a thorough evaluation, including a trial or proof of concept, would be essential to ensure that IBM Instana aligns with our unique needs and contributes positively to our technology and business objectives.