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SolarWinds Database Observability Overview

What is SolarWinds Database Observability?

Your databases are the backbone of your business, built with dedication and care. Now, they need an observability solution that matches your passion—ensuring they perform at their absolute best. Database Observability, available as Self-Hosted or SaaS, empowers database teams to monitor databases for emerging issues, diagnose and uncover root causes, and optimize for faster performance across leading database technologies both on-premises and in the cloud. Monitor: Track key performance metrics and detect early warning signs to prevent issues before they escalate. Diagnose: Rapidly identify and resolve performance challenges like slow queries and resource bottlenecks. Optimize: Fine-tune database performance with query optimization, indexing strategies, and efficient resource utilization for greater scalability. Observe Everywhere: Gain complete cross-environment visibility with a unified view of your databases, whether on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid environments, all from a single platform.

SolarWinds Database Observability Details
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Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer monitors on-premises, on VMware®, and in the Cloud, including Amazon® AWS and Azure™ virtual machines. Agentless architecture, safe to use in production

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Tuning In to AI - The Role of the DBA in AI Readiness Whitepaper -
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Database Observability Self-Hosted Subscription Pricing:

Flexible Database Performance Analyzer for virtualized environments or SQL Sentry license per instance:

1-50 instances: $1,399.00 per instance

Volume-based discounting is available. 

Flexible Database Performance Analyzer and SQL Sentry license for cloud environments per database:

1-50 databases: $139.00 per database

Volume-based discounting is available.


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SolarWinds Worldwide LLC

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SolarWinds provides powerful and affordable IT management software to customers worldwide from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses.

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Recent SolarWinds Database Observability Reviews

YB
Yazid B.Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"best support team, best features"
helps a lot to analyse performance and do comparatifs Can crate good dashboards
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Verified UserEnterprise (> 1000 emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"A Powerful, Insightful Tool for Database Health and Performance Monitoring"
SolarWinds Database Observability provides deep visibility into database performance with an intuitive and user-friendly interface. I especially ap...
Verified User
C
Verified UserSmall-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Streamlined Database Monitoring with SolarWinds Database Observability"
As a long-time IT administrator, finding the right observability tool that offers both depth and usability can be a challenge. SolarWinds Database ...

SolarWinds Database Observability Media

SolarWinds Database Observability Demo - Cross-platform Database Home Page
Single-pane-of-class visualization of your cloud and on-premise databases.
SolarWinds Database Observability Demo - Database Instance Monitoring
DPA can monitor database instances you manage on both physical and virtual servers or Amazon RDS instances hosted in the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)
SolarWinds Database Observability Demo - Table, Query, Index Advisors
Query advisors provide information to help you improve the performance of a specific query, including what type of waits were responsible for significant wait time, whether the statement was blocked by other sessions, and whether execution plans include potentially expensive steps such as full ta...
SolarWinds Database Observability Demo - Database Instance Resources
Use the resource metrics in DPA to monitor the health of your database and to correlate contention for resources with increases in database wait times
SolarWinds Database Observability Demo - Response Time Analysis
DPA graphically shows you where the longest wait times are, and it also identifies time periods when wait times that are longer than expected (anomalies)
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SolarWinds Database Observability Pros and Cons

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sandopu p.
SP
Cloud Engineer
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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Review source: G2 invite on behalf of seller
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What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

The most useful part with the SQL solar sentry is that it is more flexible and it us designed in such way that to get the data without any comprise and it can be monitored easily wher was the issue and troubleshoot in a easy way

Scalability is the key factor with the SQL and vast and numerous data can be stored with encryption end to end wide range of data can be used here form of tables and that can be monitored high read throughput and backup system is good with the SQL comes to solar the reusable energy data can be used to build wide range of solar stations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

Cons of the SQL sentry is integration part that need a skilled person to take care and also maintenance is done with highly knowledgeable person normal user cannot be able to understand how it works and what is the function of it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolarWinds Database Observability solving and how is that benefiting you?

The installation part and upgrade issues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

- It does exactly what it is advertised for

- Very easy to set up and use

- Good documentation - There are a lot of articles and videos about the software

- The GUI has a simple design and has a good usability feeling to it

- Support of VMs, on premise and cloud Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

- A bit limited when it comes to configurating trigger actions

- Sometimes experiencing connectivity issues

- Lack of Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolarWinds Database Observability solving and how is that benefiting you?

Like the description of the product says: It analyzes and find performance issues in your databases and that's exactly what it does.

Often times it gives the right information or hints when facing performance issues or even worse scenarios.

It's much faster than trying to find those issues by using queries and you can look at interesting graphs in addition. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ashish Kumar S.
AS
Senior Data Scientist
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: G2 invite
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What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

It helps me create a better visualization for the complex databases I use and helps me show connections and relationships properly. This also helps me ensure data quality, helps me generate reports, and make data exploration easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

Although it helps in automation, it does have its interface and features to learn which may require some time for becoming proficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolarWinds Database Observability solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helps me with creating comprehensive documentation and visualizations of database structures, relationships and data flow. I also use it for identifying data quality problems by tracing data lineage by flagging inconsistencies and helps me do a deep dive into data dependencies for a Root cause analysis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Erik D.
ED
Ass.Prof.
Research
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

The real-time alerts system is very useful to keep track of what is going on with the database, and can be muted to perform maintenance or acknowledge a particular situation (so you don't get flooded with alerts). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

Certain parts of the user interface can be a bit hard to get used to do, and the initial configuration was slightly more complex than I thought. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolarWinds Database Observability solving and how is that benefiting you?

Solarwinds DPA allows us to keep track of our database, monitoring its performances and potential issues in real-time and easily once everything is configured. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
AI
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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Verified Current User
Review source: G2 invite on behalf of seller
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

SQL Sentry is a robust monitoring tool, offering in-depth insights into database performance and health. Its ability to provide real-time data and detailed analytics ensures that administrators can stay ahead of potential issues, making proactive decisions to maintain optimal database performance. The user interface is intuitive, and the range of metrics available is excellent. This tool has undoubtedly enhanced our database management capabilities, allowing for more informed decision-making. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

While SQL Sentry excels in monitoring capabilities, it is not without its flaws. The most noticeable drawback is the latency experienced within the application. This lag can sometimes hinder real-time troubleshooting, especially during critical moments when swift action is required. Additionally, unlike some of its competitors, SQL Sentry falls short in offering predictive space and SQL security patch monitoring features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolarWinds Database Observability solving and how is that benefiting you?

As a Database Administrator, SolarWinds SQL Sentry has been instrumental in enhancing my database management capabilities. It offers real-time insights into database performance, enabling swift identification and rectification of bottlenecks and long-running queries. The proactive alerting system is invaluable, notifying me of potential issues before they escalate, while the historical data analysis aids in recognizing patterns for long-term improvements. Additionally, the deadlock visualization feature simplifies the process of pinpointing and resolving deadlocks. Though it lacks some predictive tools, its storage usage data is crucial for capacity planning. The customizable dashboards streamline my daily tasks, ensuring our databases run efficiently and reducing disruptions, ultimately allowing me to focus on more strategic initiatives. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

FS
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: G2 invite on behalf of seller
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What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

Solarwinds DPA is a great tool for any DBA and anyone working with databases. It provides valuable insights into different types of databases. Problems and performance bottlenecks can be quickly identified. The powerful alerting and reporting features are also a real added value for operators and developers. It helps to identify where problems are coming from and whether they are caused by the database itself or by the underlying infrastructure. Installation and set-up is simple and Solarwinds support is on hand to answer any questions you may have. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

Even more comprehensive machine learning would be great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolarWinds Database Observability solving and how is that benefiting you?

The DPA can help you solve all performance- and stability-related problems. You get a better understanding of the database queries and how they are executed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: G2 invite on behalf of seller
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

I love that the SQL Sentry workflow is easy to use and allows you to focus on finding/solving problems, without having to worry about learning the interface. I love that it provides information on growing requirements. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

Sometimes it becomes difficult to monitor SQL servers from a different network or SQL servers hosted in the cloud. This isn't always the perfect tool, but it gives developers an idea of how to do something differently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolarWinds Database Observability solving and how is that benefiting you?

This tool allows you to provide your app users with feedback on problem areas in your app, and allows you to find exactly the problematic queries and track goals on demand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Milton P.
MP
Frontend Developer
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: G2 invite on behalf of seller
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

It examines the performance of the SQL database with with quick respopnse on the end user performance. This is the most reliable platform that has kept our database upto date with excellent configurations. The customer support team is reliable and easy to integrate with other applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

There is no more time wastage on database monitoring since we have acquired the best solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolarWinds Database Observability solving and how is that benefiting you?

It unearths problems across the database and the steps that can be taken to fix the operation hitches. The system has 24/7 performance monitoring system that generates leads for improved performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Legal Services
AL
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Seller invite
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What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

- Clear easy to navigate GUI

- Quick to gain insights for the internals of SQL or your OS

- Love the Top SQL view and ability to drill down

- Out of the box reports but can also create your own by querying the underlying captured data

- Great product support and support teams (good engagement)

- And the holy grail of why we use such a tool...Historical views. We can go back to when an issue was occuring to see what was happening in the system. A real lifesaver and the original reason for purchasing the product some 8 years ago.

-Also has a web client that makes easy to give non-administrators access to handy features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

There is not a lot we don't like but certainly we always have issues with deploying updates, it never seems to go smoothly. But support do assist quickly and they do listen to feedback and are working on improvements in this area. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolarWinds Database Observability solving and how is that benefiting you?

SQL Sentry allows us to have a historical picture of the performance of our Database estate. It allows us to deep dive into performance issues quickly bith when they are happening or if we need to retrospectively look at something that happened overnight or the previous date or previous month even.

We can baseline to see when our server is veering from the norm. We can empower application owners to have better insight with what is happening when code changes are deployed.

It saves a lot of time when investigating performance issues. But it is also good at alerting, with the ability to set out of the box alerts or custom ranges of alerts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MA
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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Verified Current User
Review source: Seller invite
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What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

Most helpful are recommendations on actions to make inquires faster, idetifying week points... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

I would like to have easier movement throught options that I have in SW DPA, think about meny or somethins from one side taht will make easier jump from option to option. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SolarWinds Database Observability solving and how is that benefiting you?

Solarwinds identifies bottleneck of process, which allow me to do nessesery administration jobs and keep szstem fast Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.