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Paessler counts every single metric as a sensor. Want to monitor one switch? That’s not 1 license; that’s 20 (one for ping, one for CPU, one for every active port). You hit your license limit way faster than you’d expect, which forces you to be stingy about what you monitor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We used to have constant finger-pointing between the app devs and the net-ops team. By setting up a PRTG dashboard in the main office, I can prove in 5 seconds that the latency is at the database level, not the switch. It’s saved us countless hours of "ghost-chasing." Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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.

One thing I dislike about ManageEngine Applications Manager is that the initial setup and configuration can be a bit complex, especially when adding multiple applications and integrations. Sometimes the interface also feels slightly cluttered when managing many monitors, and advanced features may require additional tuning or time to fully understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ManageEngine Applications Manager helps solve the problem of not having clear visibility into application and server performance. It monitors applications, databases, and servers in real time and alerts us when there are performance issues or downtime. This helps us quickly identify the root cause and fix problems before they impact users. As a result, it improves system uptime, reduces troubleshooting time, and helps maintain smooth service for the organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The platform is powerful, but the first configuration takes time because there are many monitoring options to customize. Once the environment is configured properly, it runs very reliably. Some reporting features could also be improved for management presentations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Before using Pandora FMS we had several tools monitoring different parts of the infrastructure. Now everything is centralized in one system, which makes operations easier for my team. It helps us detect issues earlier, reduce downtime, and keep business services running smoothly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Zabbix is not friendly in terms of UI and this requires more polishing and modernization of the interface

When monitoring large environments, Zabbix demands extra infrastructure investments for load balancing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Zabbix is detailed in monitoring all infrastructure in a company, and this reduces the potential attacks or risks

The detection of any attacks or threats is proactively done, and the information concerning the possible damage the target can cause

The deployment of Zabbix is robust, allowing us to scale the monitoring capabilities and balance out the needs of any business formation

Zabbix is a software that is within the company budget due to its free licensing process that requires no costs

Zabbix is used to handle unique organizational problems and this involves data collection for systematic analysis 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.

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.

It can get expensive as your data grows, and some of the more advanced features take a while to learn. But once you get the hang of it, it’s extremely powerful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Before Splunk, finding the root cause of an issue could take hours. Now, everything’s centralized, so we can troubleshoot faster, catch problems before they escalate, and keep systems running smoothly. It’s become a critical part of our daily workflow Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It can take a significant amount of time and effort to train new users on its advanced functionality and full set of features. In my opinion, it’s also noticeably pricier than other APM tools I’ve worked with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My experience with IBM Instana in our organization has been largely positive. Before deploying it, we struggled to identify performance issues quickly. Since implementing it, it has helped us resolve incidents faster and has also given us real-time monitoring capabilities, which makes it easier to spot and address problems as they arise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.