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

$1,399.00
Per Year

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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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216 reviews

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Users consistently praise the real-time monitoring and intuitive interface of SolarWinds Database Observability, which simplifies the identification of performance issues and enhances database management efficiency. Many appreciate the tool's ability to provide deep insights into database performance, allowing for quick troubleshooting and proactive management. However, some users note that the initial setup can be complex, which may pose a challenge for new users.

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Allistair G.
AG
NOC Administrator
Telecommunications
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Its a fast and efficient tool that reduces troubleshooting time"
What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

It keeps everything in a single pane of glass. Allow intergration with other solarwinds tools like Network Performance Monitor that we use in our organizations. It quickly shows you a possible root cause analysis where you can further troubleshoot and issue and shows trends on potential issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

Doesnt really allow me to analyse between a database and a web application that uses that database on a single pane of glass. I would have to move between windows to do an analysis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Julie B.
JB
Network Specialist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Another tool in a great suite of tools!"
What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

I appreciate how SolarWinds integrates all of their tools under one easy-to-use interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

I've only used the tool in trial mode as we're evaluating whether it is a fit for us. So far, it's a no brainer. No major hurdles to this point. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
EI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great for those who aren't DBAs "
What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

Great data output, easy to understand charts that can be emailed. Our DBAs have really liked moving to the new product and we'd like to roll it out further. We host our own web applications. Being able to chart Database performance along application statistics is perfect. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

Separate server required to our standard Orion install. It would be nice to see the next steps of integration between DPA and the Orion Suite. We need to keep the number of VMs to a minimum. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Financial Services
IF
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Using Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer we find the root cause of performance issues. "
What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

It is very easy to see the queries running on the database and how long each takes. With this, we can determine if we need to make the query more efficient or what other action is best such as reindexing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

I have been sitting here racking my brain trying to think of a feature I would like to be added or a database it should support but I cannot think of anything I dislike about it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Byron A.
BA
Systems Engineer
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"DPA Helps Us Provide Managed Database Services"
What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

How easy it is to deploy and manage DPA. I also think that SolarWinds provides both fantastic support and has a great community behind their products with Thwack. I also love that it integrates with the Orion suite of products which we also use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

It can be a complicated tool to use if you are not a DBA. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

UM
SE
Retail
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"The product is very good for Database administrators as it helps to be proactive and monitors DBs."
What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

The way the product works. It gives the customer a proactive approach to the state and health of their databases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

Nothing at the moment. It's a nice product and very competitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jeremy M.
JM
Director of IT
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"DPA for everyone"
What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

the detail of monitoring and interoperability with Solarwinds Orion platform of products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

Currently it does not support SAP HANA which is a big need for us. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Outsourcing/Offshoring
EO
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"This is going to completely change the way my developers attack problem code."
What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

I love that you get detail on specific queries. I can now have my developers focus on very detailed issues, and can pinpoint where issues are occurring. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

There's nothing that I dislike so far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Utilities
AU
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"DPA solarwinds module"
What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

The depth of the platform exceeds the current platform we are now using. With blocking, wait times, etc. detailed, the tool proves useful.I also like the prospect of integration with other solarwinds modules. PerfStack integration with DPA in demos appeared to be extremely useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

The price point is still proving to be too prohibitive for inclusion in our monitoring stack. I believe it was available at one time on AWS at a per GB use price point that showed promise for usage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RV
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best product for Database and SQL query performance monitoring"
What do you like best about SolarWinds Database Observability?

It does Database and SQL query tuning.

Can identify database problems in short time.

Has wide range of database engines to choose from and that too in single installation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Database Observability?

Nothing much as much.

It solves my issue of supporting wide range of database engines on one platorm. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing Options

Pricing provided by SolarWinds Database Observability.

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

$1,399.00
Per Year

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

$139.00
Per Year
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