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  • "The product is inexpensive compared to other DBM products."
  • "This is an open-source solution with paid support."
  • "It's an open-source solution."
  • "We're using the free version of Icinga."
  • "Even though Icinga's financial cost is low, it is an expensive product regarding the resources required to maintain and operate it."
  • "The solution is free to use."
  • "The solution is cheap."
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    Top Answer:The best thing about the solution is how it highlights errors, the issues, and what needs my attention. The solution directs me to areas that I should look for first.
    Top Answer:I wasn't involved with the finance side of the product. I just tested the product and gave feedback to the IT team in our company.
    Top Answer:I didn't have a problem with Icinga since I just use it for monitoring purposes. I haven't faced any issues with Icinga to date, and I think that it is a good solution. Right now, in my company… more »
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    Also Known As
    HelpSystems Network Server Suite, Network Server Suite
    Icinga Cloud Monitoring
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    Overview

    Network Server Suite provides comprehensive monitoring and automation for Windows, AIX/VIOS, and Linux servers and SNMP devices. It was designed to deliver smooth operations without increasing headcount by centralizing the monitoring and management of all network servers.

    Icinga monitors infrastructures of all sizes with the integrated cluster system secured by SSL, Integrates with DevOps tools and uses an object based configuration or provision on users' monitoring code through the REST API. Icinga has a lightweight and extensible web interface to keep an eye on your environment and provides modules that extend the functionality of Icinga Web 2. Additionally, it offers a fully preconfigured monitoring stack or just add an external perspective.
    Sample Customers
    Mizuno USA, SunGard, City of Corpus Cristi, Plan International
    Puppet Labs, Audi, Spacex, Debian, Snapdeal, McGill, RIPE Network Coordination Centre
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    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm29%
    Computer Software Company29%
    Educational Organization14%
    University14%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Small Business47%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise37%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise61%
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    Fortra's Network Server Suite is ranked 77th in IT Infrastructure Monitoring while Icinga is ranked 24th in IT Infrastructure Monitoring with 16 reviews. Fortra's Network Server Suite is rated 0.0, while Icinga is rated 7.6. On the other hand, the top reviewer of Icinga writes "A stable, scalable and cost-effective solution that helps with inbuilt scripts for easy modification". Fortra's Network Server Suite is most compared with Nagios Core, whereas Icinga is most compared with Zabbix, Checkmk, Nagios Core, Nagios XI and Centreon.

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