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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

How do you position yourself against your competitors?

From Monitoring to Mastery: Optimizing Database Performance With Observability -
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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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Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Organic
Rating Updated ()
What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

SQL Sentry offers real-time performance monitoring, helping users track SQL Server performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize queries for efficient database operations. It also provides reporting and analysis for insights into performance and resource utilization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

I don't have any specific dislikes, but sometimes it can be challenging to integrate for newcomers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

We can identify slow queries, receive notifications, and address any performance issues in the database environment promptly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

WS
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Seller invite
Incentivized Review
Rating Updated ()
What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

My favorite is bechmarks from previous period or previous day to see if current load is out of the norm. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

Its a bit intemidating. At first glance there is alot to take in which can be daunting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Tracking down resource hogs. Identifying queries that needs review. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer & Network Security
UC
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?

In my opinion historical data analysis feature is the most important part of this software. With this I can easily analyse performance data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

The support system is below my expectations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

With the help of its historical data analysis, I understand the performance patterns over the period of time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Construction
UC
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
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Review source: Seller invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

Live blocking is helpful. can select blocks of time to see issues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

It shows me idle blockers- not helpful and does not capture the Query execution times Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

performance issues, It helps us to fix the issue Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer & Network Security
UC
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?

This application provides a user friendly interface. I like its colour-coded indicators the most. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

I found its licence fee on a higher side. It might not suite to small scale companies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Its real time monitoring helped me to address potential performance issues of our systems.With this I can also collect historical data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Networking
UC
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?

This software is best for real-time performance monitoring. I liked this capability of SolarWinds SQL Sentry. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

I did not like its pricing structure. It is not reasonably priced. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

This tool helped me to identify the performance bottlenecks in real-time ans also resolve them immediately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Dmitriy L.
DL
network engineer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: G2 invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

I recently had the pleasure of using SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer, and I must say that it was an incredibly useful tool! The program was easy to use and had a great range of features, allowing me to easily monitor and analyze my database performance. The reports generated were comprehensive and gave me valuable insight into where I could make improvements. The customer service was also top-notch, and they were quick to answer any questions I had. Overall, I had a great experience with SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a powerful and effective database performance monitoring tool! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

no cons found during the work for now, maybe later will update this review Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer is an incredibly beneficial tool that helps to solve a number of database performance problems. It allows users to monitor and analyze their databases, so they can identify areas where performance can be improved. It also provides detailed reports that give users valuable insight into their databases, allowing them to make informed decisions about how to optimize their performance. This is especially beneficial for businesses that rely on their databases for critical operations, as it allows them to ensure their databases are running as efficiently as possible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sunil M.
SM
AIOPS Tools Architect
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
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Review source: Organic
What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

Deep dive monitoring and analytical capbilties for database monitoring.

It covers all type of databases starting from SQL,MYSQL,Cassandra Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

DPA costing is a bit high. Not every customer would be able to invest in the same Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Solarwinds DPA helped us in fixing long term performance issues in SQL database. We managed to optimize the legacy application issues, Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Financial Services
AF
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Seller invite
Incentivized Review
Rating Updated ()
What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

I like the variety of options to create reports and then decide proactive and reactive changes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

There is not I dislike in this software so far Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Lack of documentation about the existing databases and lack of monitoring. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Solve many problemsEase of IntegrationEase of Use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

I can't say anything about it because there is nothing there. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

? Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.