NPM - monitoring for a modern datacenter and enterprise network
December 08, 2015

NPM - monitoring for a modern datacenter and enterprise network

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

Overall Satisfaction with SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor

We use SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor to monitor our network resources in real-time. Any issues are alarmed to the associated IT staff for correction. Many times, IT is onsite and working to correct the issue before end users are aware of any issue. Gives IT the 'proactive' look most say they desire.
  • Quick straight-forward interface.
  • Email alerts are helpful when out of office.
  • Mapping feature is unique and a useful diagram for larger sites.
  • The enclosed DB engine seems to have more problems than others. Should have connected to our in-house Oracle DB.
  • Not really an issue - but would LOVE an agent that ran in the Windows Notification Area for alerts.
  • Increased employee efficiency.
  • Better customer service.
SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor seemed to have the best interface.
SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor does a good job with network (resource) monitoring.

SolarWinds NPM Feature Ratings

Automated network device discovery
8
Network monitoring
9
Baseline threshold calculation
7
Alerts
8
Network capacity planning
7
Packet capture analysis
7
Network mapping
7
Customizable reports
6
Wireless infrastructure monitoring
9
Hardware health monitoring
8