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SolarWinds DPA is an Excellent at its job - Performance Monitoring
What do you like best about the product?
Reporting, the detailed information regarding the issues it is showing.
Excellent for trending SQL Performance over time.
Excellent for monitoring deadlocks and blocking.
Super clear Interface
Good for trending SQL query changes over time.
Excellent for trending SQL Performance over time.
Excellent for monitoring deadlocks and blocking.
Super clear Interface
Good for trending SQL query changes over time.
What do you dislike about the product?
A better explanation of how to use the SQL plan should be implemented.
Implement recommendations from the console.
Implement recommendations from the console.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We are use DPA to check the speed and reliability of our databases and use the reporting to streamline our queries.
The Best Database Performance Analyzer
What do you like best about the product?
SolarWinds Database Performance Analyzer is a great software. I like the ability to see current activities from multiple aspect, the quick solve for issues for my company severs. I love how the software narrow down to the right place of root cause. Tagging and Annotation is another great, and the ability to see past details is very helpful while working on Query performance.
What do you dislike about the product?
There are some problems with the software, one of the issues is that I can’t search the specific text on any of the sub screen when drill down to session, SQL, machine.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It’s one of the best tools if you need a database performance analyzer, we use it now in my workplace. It’s perfect for finding, analyzing, solving any type of SQL Database issues.it speeds up the process that increases the overall cycle time for resolving any Database issue.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Solarwinds software is the best database performance analyzer I have ever seen and I definitely recommend it over all competing software.
Best Remote Database Performance Analyzer
What do you like best about the product?
My favorite thing about Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer is the simple interface. We use the data base performance analyser from Solarwind to monitor all of our environments for performance problems affecting our SQL databases. This software helps us to identify real-time performance problems such as errors, long-running queries or problems that are blocking the system. There's no better tool to analyze server statistics. I like the detection and reporting of deadlock.
What do you dislike about the product?
There are not a lot of thinks I dislike about Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer, but one of them is that it has problems when you switch across domains. I would also prefer to have different dashboards for job performances, task creation and parameter tuning.
I also heared that it is way to expenive for small companies.
I also heared that it is way to expenive for small companies.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer is an excellent tool when you have questions about database problems. It is excellent in identifying performance problems in real time. It prevents downtime or even future downtime by detecting possible problems prior to occurrence.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
I can recommend Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer for anybody who can afford it. I takes some time to learn but once you have it set up it will show you a lot of real time data and protection errors/ bottlenecks. Also read through the documentation before asking for help as the support is very expensive as I was told by my colleges. The documention is often good enough to solve the problem.
Solarwinds for IT Management
What do you like best about the product?
Master database and SQL query tuning counselors . Recognize database issues continuously . Cross-vendor database bolster from a solitary interface . Integration with the Orion Platform . These are the best things when using Solarwinds and which also helps in improve the performance .
What do you dislike about the product?
The Solarwinds solutions starts at $1995 which is quite costly as compared to Nagios XI which is cheaper and also has great web accessible interface .
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We mostly use it to find solution for complex problems because when teams collaborate , they needs to solve problem faster and efficiently . Also we can monitor database in hybrid environments which is quite helpful .
Recommendations to others considering the product:
It provides quick, easy, and low-effort installation/configuration and administration as compare to other competitor like Nagios XI
Keep on top of your databases with ease.
What do you like best about the product?
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.
What do you dislike about the product?
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.
What problems is the product 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.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
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.
A greater insight into database performance.
What do you like best about the product?
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.
What do you dislike about the product?
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.
What problems is the product 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.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
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.
Making DB management so much easier!
What do you like best about the product?
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.
What do you dislike about the product?
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.
What problems is the product 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.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
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.
Great Product to keep your Databases in check
What do you like best about the product?
Ease of use and great dashboard for display of performance charts.
This was easy to setup and get running.
Lots of useful information on the solar winds Thwack users form.
Graphical chats and UI work well and make it easy for us to spot an issue.
This was easy to setup and get running.
Lots of useful information on the solar winds Thwack users form.
Graphical chats and UI work well and make it easy for us to spot an issue.
What do you dislike about the product?
The price is a little high but the it does have a lot of features for the price !
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We looked at this tool to prevent outages caused by poor database performance. We can proactively monitor everything to ensure the sites are up, functional and running efficiently.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Ensure it meets all requirements> it is easy to setup and integrate into an existing solar winds environment.
Must Have tool for Any SQL DBA
What do you like best about the product?
Ability to see current activities from multiple aspect/view is best thing for me.
When there is a an issue with any Server and need to quickly narrow down to the right place of root cause this is a tool allows me to focus on right places and remove all sorts of noise from data.
Tagging and Annotation is another great feature.
Ability to see the historical details/plan/ is very helpful while working on Query performance.
When there is a an issue with any Server and need to quickly narrow down to the right place of root cause this is a tool allows me to focus on right places and remove all sorts of noise from data.
Tagging and Annotation is another great feature.
Ability to see the historical details/plan/ is very helpful while working on Query performance.
What do you dislike about the product?
1) I can not search the specific text on any of the sub screen when drill down to session/sql/machine etc... tabs.
2) there is only one way to search the SQL by actual text is "SQL TEXT" and that is not complete. it would be good to have some place we can search specific sql I am looking for.
3) any adhoc sql/queries are not grouped to gather (like procedures) and hence its historical details can not be viewed. it will be good to have some way of connecting those adhoc sqls using same plan and being able to generate execution history.
4) on the same adhoc plan tab, for any given plan we have to drill down each sql manually one by one. it would be god to have some kind of summary popup/tool-tip when we hover over the plan in DPA.
2) there is only one way to search the SQL by actual text is "SQL TEXT" and that is not complete. it would be good to have some place we can search specific sql I am looking for.
3) any adhoc sql/queries are not grouped to gather (like procedures) and hence its historical details can not be viewed. it will be good to have some way of connecting those adhoc sqls using same plan and being able to generate execution history.
4) on the same adhoc plan tab, for any given plan we have to drill down each sql manually one by one. it would be god to have some kind of summary popup/tool-tip when we hover over the plan in DPA.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It is a go to tool for me in my current work place for finding/analyzing/solving any type of SQL DB issues.
it removes the waste from screen speed up the process that increases the over all cycle time for resolving any DB issue.
it removes the waste from screen speed up the process that increases the over all cycle time for resolving any DB issue.
DPA personal review
What do you like best about the product?
I personally love the real time aspect to troubleshooting. It is often something other products can deflect. It fully integrates into other Solarwinds products like NPM. Cross vendor support is also a great benefit, SQL, Oracle, MySQl, SAP, and cloud offerings.
The live charts are worth their weight in gold. being able to see and then go back in time to check before the issue happened is wonderful and one of its best features. I have used other products that over look this and the fact you can alter the granularity yourself is great.
The live charts are worth their weight in gold. being able to see and then go back in time to check before the issue happened is wonderful and one of its best features. I have used other products that over look this and the fact you can alter the granularity yourself is great.
What do you dislike about the product?
some of the features are needed to get the most out of the other solarwinds products. you often feel like you have to buy the set to get the most befit.The cost of the product can quickly rise. The start price is great but in reality its vastly higher when you factor in a larger environment. I know its cheaper then other solutions however when you factor in you really need other modules to make sure you're getting most out of it (SAM) it really does rack up the cost.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
bottlenecks. It comes with a lot of of the box and is able to detect issues I wasn't aware of. It makes you seem like a Database performance specialist even with limited knowledge. We have seen a few speed issues just from the real time performance charts.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
personally I would use this in conjunction to owning the other solar winds products. NPM and SAM are a must
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