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Update process requires still a lot of attention and needs good testing before deployment but that highly depends also on the amount of customizations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

check_mk is a must have for monitoring of IT. Try it out you will have a quick success. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We deliver in a sequenced order in short interval parts to our customers (JIT/JIS). The IT systems are crucial in the supply chain. With check_mk we are able to alert an issue with this IT systems before it becomes a problem for the delivery process. check_mk is used in a highly distributed way at over 300 sites with one central configuration platform which allow us to quickly implement new monitoring solutions and standards. We also use checkmk to monitor our systems in our central datacenter and in cloud. With help of that we detect problems with our infrastructure but also monitor if applications work as intended (functional monitoring).

With a monitoring system like checkmk we are proactive informed about issue and gain time to troubleshot and fix before our internal or external customer inform us about a mailfunction system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The interface isn’t always very user-friendly, so it can take a while to locate what you need. On top of that, the sensor-based licensing can be confusing and may become expensive as our monitoring needs grow. Overall, it’s a powerful tool, but it still requires some effort to learn and to manage properly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Paessler PRTG addresses our challenge of having limited visibility into our network and systems. It provides real-time alerts when issues arise, allowing us to resolve them before they turn into major outages. As a result, we’ve reduced downtime, spent less time troubleshooting, and kept our IT environment running more smoothly overall. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While ManageEngine Applications Manager is a powerful and versatile monitoring tool, there are a few areas where it could be improved:

Initial setup complexity: For larger environments, configuring all the monitoring parameters and fine-tuning the discovery rules can be time-consuming and may require a steep learning curve.

Alert noise: Out-of-the-box alert thresholds can sometimes generate excessive notifications. This often requires extra effort to customize thresholds and reduce noise.

UI performance at scale: In very large deployments with extensive metrics and dashboards, the web interface can feel slower or cluttered, making navigation and data visualization less smooth.

Documentation gaps: While there’s extensive documentation overall, certain advanced use cases or edge configurations aren’t always clearly documented, which may lead to trial-and-error for complex setups. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Lack of Unified Visibility

Problem: Before implementing Applications Manager, monitoring was fragmented across multiple tools, making it difficult to get a full picture of application and infrastructure health.

Benefit: Applications Manager provides a single pane of glass for monitoring applications, servers, databases, networks, and cloud services. This unified visibility saves time and reduces the risk of missing critical issues.

2. Slow Detection of Performance Issues

Problem: Performance bottlenecks often went unnoticed until users reported issues, leading to downtime and poor customer experience.

Benefit: With real-time performance metrics and proactive alerts, I can detect and resolve potential problems before they impact users. This improves uptime and service reliability.

3. Reactive Troubleshooting

Problem: Troubleshooting was often reactive and manual, requiring sifting through logs and disparate systems.

Benefit: Applications Manager’s root-cause analysis tools, correlated metrics, and dependency maps help accelerate troubleshooting by quickly pinpointing where the issue lies.

4. Inefficient Resource Utilization

Problem: Without clear performance trends, capacity planning and resource allocation were guesswork.

Benefit: The tool’s historical performance data and trend reports enable informed decisions on scaling, capacity planning, and cost optimization.

5. Alert Fatigue

Problem: Too many generic alerts made it hard to focus on real issues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have nothing negative to say about the operational performance of Pandora FMS's features, I believe it is software that offers a top quality digital security system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

By using the digital features and resources of Pandora FMS, I have managed to free my networks and virtual systems from all kinds of viruses and security risks, now I can protect my data and carry out my online activities without any problems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Configuring Zabbix and setting it up takes extensive experience and efforts

Zabbix has an old school dashboard that never gets updated or improved Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Zabbix uses AI to identify IT concerns early, before they cause extra problems or crash

The app is designed to monitor large scale IT issues like large data sets, network traffic flows and others

The app gives a collective report of performance and trends to help companies identifying trend and plan for the future

Most of IT workflows are customized with the assistance of Zabbix Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only negative point concerns Centreon's change in strategy regarding its licensing model, which now operates per probe rather than per host. In our situation, this proves to be quite restrictive, as some of our hosts only have a single probe, such as ping, for example. Fortunately, we were able to reach a satisfactory compromise with the sales team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Centreon allows centralizing all monitoring data within a single console, thus offering instant visibility on the information system, incidents, and their level of criticality. Thanks to monitoring connectors, one benefits from a considerable time saving and increased reliability. This also frees up time to focus on higher value-added tasks. Finally, monitoring dashboards and specific maps can be easily shared with teams, which improves collaboration and tracking. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I dislike about Splunk Enterprise is that it can get expensive, especially as the data volume grows. The initial setup and writing queries can also feel complex for new users, and it often takes skilled resources to manage it efficiently. As a result, day-to-day operations can be a bit challenging for smaller teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Splunk Enterprise helps by bringing all logs and data into one place, instead of checking multiple systems separately. It makes it easier to spot problems, security issues, or errors quickly. This saves time, reduces manual effort, and helps us fix issues faster before they impact users Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing I don't like much is that the setup can feel heavy at the beginning. It takes some time to configure everything properly, especially if the environment is large. For new users the first few days can feel overwhelming. The pricing can also be a concern. For small teams or companies, it may feel expensive compared to simpler tools. Not everyone needs all the advanced features, but they still come as part of the package. Sometimes the alerts can feel too frequent if they are not tuned well. Without proper configuration, you might review notifications that are always urgent, which can become distracting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SolarWinds Database mainly solves the problem of not knowing what is wrong when a database slows down or behaves unexpectedly. In many systems, when performance drops, teams waste hours guessing the cause. This tool removes that guesswork. It clearly shows which queries are slow, which resources are being overused, and where bottlenecks are forming. Because of this, troubleshooting becomes faster and more accurate. You don't fix things blindly anymore. This directly benefits day-to-day work because issues are resolved before they affect users, applications stay stable, and downtime is reduced. that improves trust from both customers and internal teams. It also helps with long-term planning. By looking at historical data, you can understand growth trends and prepare for future loads. This avoids sudden crashes or last-minute fixes. It helps reduce stress during incidents because you don't have to panic or guess where the issue is coming from. The data is already there, clearly shown, so decisions feel clearer and more confident. It improves teamwork because developers, DBAs, and operations teams can all look at the same information. This avoids blame games and long discussions about whose system caused the problem. it save a lot of manual effort. Without this tool, people often run scripts, export logs, or check multiple tools. SolarWinds database brings everything into one place, which speeds up daily work. It helps avoid repeated problems. By understanding the real cause of past issues, you can fix them properly instead of applying temporary solutions that break again later. it improve overall application performance. When the datbase run smoothely, the apps depending on it also feel faster and more reliable for end users. It supports better decision-making for upgrades. You can clearly see when hardware, memory, or database tuning is actually needed, instead of upgrading blindly and wasting money. it build confidence with management and the client. When asked about performance or outages. You can show clear data and explanation,s which makes you look prepared and professional. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

If there are areas that need more attention, it would be transaction transparency in a high customer integration. While it actually has standard stacks, transaction handling for third-party components can sometimes be opaque, making cross-connection mapping and multiple environments difficult. I also believe there is significant room for improvement in AI-driven automated remediation. While the recently announced agent tech AI features are promising and out of the box, the ability to execute the next best action on automated scripts without human intervention is still maturing and often requires a lot of manual fine-tuning to avoid false positives. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use IBM Instana as a centralized observability engine to address data challenges and lack of transparency, reducing downtime and focusing on innovation. It provides real-time monitoring and automated discovery, cutting troubleshooting time significantly and enhancing strategic development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.