SolarWinds Database Observability Reviews & Product Details

What I like most about SolarWinds database observability is that it gives stellar visibility into what is happening inside the database. not just surface-level metrics. It helps understand why a database is slow, not just that it is slow. I really appreciate how it shows query performance in a simpler way. Slow queries, long-running queries, and blocked queries are easy to identify without digging through logs manually. Another good thing is the real-time monitoring. When something goes wrong, I can see it happening live instead of finding out later from users or alerts. From a backend developer's point of view, it helps connect application behavior with database impact. When an API suddenly becomes slow, I can quickly check if the issue is coming from the database side. I also like that it supports multiple database engines, so I don't need separate tools for different environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing I don't like is that the initial setup can feel heavy. It takes some time to configure everything properly, especially in larger environments. The interface can feel too detailed at first. There is a lot of data on the screen, which can be overwhelming for new users. Another downside is cost. For small teams or startups, pricing may feel high compared to lighter monitoring tools. Some advanced features require fine-tuning to get meaningful alerts. Without running, alerts can feel noisy. Also, learning how to fully use all features takes time; it's not something you master in one day. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about SolarWinds observability is that it gives a clear and unified view of the entire system in one place. Instead of checking multiple tools for servers, applications logs, and performance metrics, I can see everything together. This saves time and reduces confusion when monitoring complex environments. Another thing I really like is how easy it is to start using. The setup process is straightforward, and once it's running, the dashboard already provides useful insights without needing heavy customization. This is very helpful when you want quick visibility rather than spending days configuring monitoring. The real-time monitoring and alerts are also strong. If something goes wrong like high CPU usage, slow response time, or service downtime, I get notified quickly. This helps me act before small issues turn into bigger problems. I also like that it supports hybrid and cloud environments well. Whether resources are on-prem, in the cloud, or spread across multiple services, SolarWinds observability can monitor them together, which fits modern infrastructure needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing I dislike about SolarWinds Observability is that pricing can feel high, especially for small teams or startups. As usage grows, costs can increase, which requires careful planning. Another drawback is that the UI can feel dense at times. While it's powerful, new users may feel overwhelmed by the number of metrics, graphs, and options available. it takes some time to understand what really matters and what can be ignored. Customization can also be a bit limited in some areas. While default dashboards are useful, creating very specific or highly customized views sometimes requires extra effort or workarounds. Sometimes alert tuning needs manual adjustment; if not configured properly, alerts can become noisy, which reduces their effectiveness. And also, learning advanced features like deep tracing or complex correlations takes time, especially for teams new to observability tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I am using SolarWinds to monitors networks, servers, applications and databases from the one platform also it will instantly detect slowdowns, outages, or unusual traffic. It's visual graphs and alerts make monitoring simple, even for a beginners. It is ease to implement and suitable for small businesses to large enterprises. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It will give us detailed reporting, generate performance, uptime and compliance reports easily. also have great customer support. Nothing to dislike about it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how SolarWinds Database Observability offers real-time insights and easy-to-understand dashboards. It helps identify performance issues quickly and provides actionable recommendations, making database management more efficient and proactive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing I dislike is that it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming for new users due to the amount of data it presents. The sheer volume of metrics and alerts might take some time to fully grasp, especially for teams without a lot of experience in database monitoring. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We can moniter multiple database record in single interface.it is easy to implement in any organisations to moniter multiple real time data in single frame .It can save man power in organisations.Also it leads to more occuracacy to make table and daigram in our oganisation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

to handle it in organisation it require trannied person to mange it . Some time it is costly then other software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SolarWinds Database Observability provides deep visibility into database performance with an intuitive and user-friendly interface. I especially appreciate the real-time query monitoring, wait time analysis, and query plan visualizations, which make it easy to identify performance bottlenecks quickly. The tool supports multiple database platforms (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL), which is valuable in a heterogeneous environment. The customisable dashboards and alerting features are another highlight, allowing proactive monitoring and reducing the time to resolution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While the feature set is robust, the initial setup and configuration can be a bit complex Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SolarWinds was able to provide the visibility we needed to identify network issues and outages in real-time.

The node details are extensive and the ability to monitor all network devices and interfaces

Integrations with different vendors and products are good for our environment.

Once the product is setup, there is not a lot of maintenance needed so it is hands off until we either need to update nodes, alerts, or adjust new reports. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There were some odd issues that occurred during implementation that extended our timeline. Their support was able to resolve, it just took a lot of additional time and there was still difficulty with setting up the service accounts needed.

The reporting functionality was difficult to understand. We were attempting to create a very basic report and was not very intuitive to create. Even after attending several webinars and contacting support, we still had to make additional tweaks to obtain our desired output. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a long-time IT administrator, finding the right observability tool that offers both depth and usability can be a challenge. SolarWinds Database Observability delivers on both fronts. From the moment we integrated it into our systems, it became clear that this solution was built with real-world database environments in mind. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There were some issue integrating some existing products SolarWinds, but I was able to resolve those issue with little difficulty . If you’re already in the SolarWinds ecosystem, the observability suite only enhances what you can do, without adding complexity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The most significant advantage of Database Observability is the ability to monitor the long term changes in the databases’ activity. It makes it possible to identify workload changes over time and this can assist in proper allocation of resources. It is run in parallel with scheduling systems so that background processes do not interfere with peak times. This has helped to minimize disruptions and other such issues that would slow down the operations of the company. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A disadvantage of Database Observability is that it produces a high number of alerts for minor fluctuations in performance. However, having many alerts for minor changes is not very useful as it makes it difficult to identify genuine issues. Also, tuning the alert settings requires some time and if not well done, it results in many distractions. These issues have at one time or another hindered our capacity to handle emergent database problems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I enjoy using the Database Observability because it shows us our database performance data. Our team struggled with too many database logs and performance numbers until now. Viewing trends and database issues has become easy. Our database performance data appears on a single display screen. Our time increases because it gives us notice when database issues may become hard to solve. Database Observability detected a slow query before it could create a performance bottleneck. Our quick action prevented a disastrous system slowdown from happening. This tool helps us avoid problems by detecting them first. Our team saves three hours per week because we use its detailed reports during our weekly meetings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The waiting time for data synchronization creates annoying delays. Our troubleshooting process hit a delay because the data needed time to sync. Database Observability often shows technical problems during use and I faced several times when the app interface froze so I needed to restart the application. The delay in syncing causes minor problems but does not prevent you from working. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.