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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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Manage Your Multiple Database Journey -
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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
Verified User
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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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I love to learn new software being as software developer and I am using this software since one year.
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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Review source: Seller invite
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What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

It is very easy to use and configure. This is the best software for database and SQL query performance monitoring, analysis, and tuning. There is no other database tool provides response-time-based to help DBAs and developers improve database performance. Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer lets you identify problems before they escalate and impact business operations - and the bottom line. dynamic baselines, wait time analysis, and custom reports allow your team to stay on top of application performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

There is nothing to dislike in this software. I had a hard time coming up with a con for this since it really did exactly what I needed it to do. So I have to resort to this: it's not free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SolarWinds Database Observability:

I would highly recommend this software to all the customers or clients. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

We were able to use this product to identify issues with our database's performance that was initially thought to be caused by network issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

DB performance is very crucial while developing software's and today's ERA people wants everything should be quick & responsive hence the DB performance should be optimize to return the data quickly to the front end applications, Solarwinds DPA tools helps a lot while optimizing the SQL queries which takes longer times to execute.It provides the real time analysis and support almost all DB types whether on-premises or in cloud. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

It's quite expensive tool, we tried it for trial 14 days but couldn't afford later as it's not affordable by the organisation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SolarWinds Database Observability:

I Would definitely like to recommend the Solarwinds Database performance analysis tools, as it has quite good setup of features on performance tuning of your SQL queries whether you are using any of DB tools like SQL, Oracle, MySql & DB2 etc. This provides real time analysis, historic monitoring and integration with other products. As performance of your SQL queries must be upto the mark to return the result quickly so using Solarwids DPA is best add on. You stil have the option to use inbuilt tools in RDBPS providers but they are not that great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

As developer you always need to ensure that your SQL queries, stored procedures are best on performance & returns the output quickly so Solarwinds DPA plays important role by providing - advise on index, and query tuning, real-time and historic monitoring, multi relational database support like - SQL Server, Oracle, MySql, DB2, it supports DBs on cloud as well as on-premises. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MR
Deacon
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Seller invite
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What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

DPA is a great tool for any database administrator. It helps you have a simple oversight of all your databases and highlights possible problems or performances issues, that could be affecting the end user. It highlights problems with historical statistics and helps you keep on top of maintenance and troubleshooting, these are just some of things we love. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

It doesn't feel like an independent module and requires SAM to get full use out of it. The cost of licensing could be cheaper, especially when you need other modules to really utilise it fully. Acquiring the licensing and other modules in one hit can be expensive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SolarWinds Database Observability:

If you're tired of running queries or being in the dark when it comes to your database problems then DPA is a great tool. It will save you time and help you spot problems much quicker than manual troubleshooting. It's worth checking out the trial and seeing it in action for yourself. It doesn't take too long to set up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

It highlights speed issues and has drawn our attention to bottlenecks almost instantly, without the need of too much work. It can highlight issues quickly and prevent downtime and complaints, by giving us the ability to react to problems quicker. It saves us so much time and is well worth it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MW
Media Director
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Seller invite
Incentivized Review
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What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

DBA by solarwinds is another excellent module for DB management and monitoring. If you have felt like you're blind to DB performance issues, DB problems or anything else then this product will change the way you work. It will help you find problems much faster and even prevent potential downtime, by bring things to your attention before they cause problems. The varied views help you have a quick oversight of all your DB without going in and out of various windows. The historical information is another by win for DBA, allowing to monitor query performance etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

DBA lacks search capability at the moment and this would be something that would improve it, if it was implemented. It would also be nice if it was closer integrated with the rest of the solarwinds platforms, as it feels like a separate product entirely at times, though this isn't that big a deal. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SolarWinds Database Observability:

If you feel like you're always blind to DB problems and are not sure where to start then DBA could be the way to go. Check out a trial first to see it in action and i'm sure you'll start to see what it has to offer and how it can improve your day to day workload. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

It's hugely increased workflow and productivity and prevented definite downtime on more than one occasion. It's also helped us keep our DB more streamlined to prevent slow down for end users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

It gives you an overall insight to all databases with alerts and a real understanding what's happening. If you are constantly battling clueless issues or lack of alerts and information then this is a real game changer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

Load capacity is sometimes slow even though hardware requirements are met. (not a huge issues though) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SolarWinds Database Observability:

It removes a lot of stress from day to day work. Administratively its excellent to be able to find issues or errors before it causes something more serious. Additionally there is no need to be constantly checking things as the alerting and reporting helps show trends to prevent future problems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

A lot of time is saved every day and even maintenance time has been reduced. Alert options and customisation really helps narrow down what problems you want to me notified of etc. Down time is often minimised or even completely eradicated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RF
IT ANALYST
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Seller invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

With Solarwinds DPA we can find root cause during a database downtime.

Error detection is a great feature that is run by machine learning and the intuitive dashboard helps a novice tech understand the errors and initiate a fix. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

I have been using Solarwinds Database performance analyzer for the past 3 years and it has been just great. No complaints. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SolarWinds Database Observability:

I highly recommend Solarwinds DPA to all major corporations with thousands of databases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

SolarWinds is great because the load on each monitoring device is very low and there is no stress that we need to upgrade hardware devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

DPA offers a great overall view of your live databases and can immediately draw your attention to potential problems. It saves you a lot of time in the way it can troubleshoot a lot of problems for you or bring to your attention problems that could lead to downtime etc. It’s easy to set up and gives you peace of mind, especially when managing multiple databases. It has helped us solve ongoing problems by relaying historical information and bringing certain trends to our attention. Highly recommended. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

As good as DPA is, it can get quite costly especially if there is a need for growth. Some reporting and the in built search could be better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SolarWinds Database Observability:

If cost isn’t too much of a worry and you’re looking for insight into your database health then consider DPA. You can download a full trial of the product that can help you see what the product can do for you. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

It is a massive time saver and helps us rectify problems quicker, resulting in less downtime and helps us be more productive. It also helps remove potential problems before they turn into one. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Carolina M.
CM
Systems Engineer and IT Process Analyst
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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Review source: Seller invite
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What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

The ease of administration of our database and the tools to create alerts. I feel very satisfied with the functions of executing precise Solarwinds dice processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

At this moment I cannot think of negative things, it is what I think. If any failure occurs with this product, I will notify you immediately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SolarWinds Database Observability:

I have no doubt, it is the best thing that has happened to me in my working life, I recommend it totally and 100%. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Problems creating alerts and executions of accurate data processes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

EM
Product manager
International Trade and Development
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Seller invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

Perfect and alerts are incredible.

Very nice with data visualization.

I just love how its easy to log in to the system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

Good product and most convenient with logging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SolarWinds Database Observability:

Monitoring is very good and love it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

Logging into the system is so much good and admire it.

Data visualization makes it more comfortable and very confidant with use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JR
Software Analyst
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Seller invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

One great thing that Solarwinds did was to make the User Interface very simple and quick. In many other Monitoring tools, the transaction time is long and it doesn't give us real-time information. With Solarwinds Database performance Analyzer the information is real-time and we can inform the Database admins to take action as soon as the alert comes in. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

I have been using Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer for about 4 years now and I simply love it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SolarWinds Database Observability:

Huge Corporation will benefit by implementing Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer, it will help monitor thousands of Databases with ease. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

The Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer can be used to monitor Databases even if it on a cross-platform environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.