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We performed a comparison between Huawei iBMC and SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Use Huawei iBMC?
UmeshJoshi
Performs well and provides dynamic thresholds but complex to set up and missing code-level monitoring of applications
SolarWinds SAM has provided us with dynamic thresholds based on historical trends and requirements. The threshold gets configured automatically, so... Read more →
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  • "I have always said SolarWinds is very “proud” of their products, meaning they are expensive. I cannot afford to purchase all the licenses I need for all the SolarWinds products."
  • "When planning for the number of licenses to purchase, make sure you understand all of the elements within an application required to really understand performance well. In our case, we quickly came to the conclusion that an unlimited license for SAM was the way to go."
  • "Nagios XI, WhatsUpGold, Uptime Software, PRTG, Manage Engine, and SpiceWorks are the other tools that have lower pricing and licensing costs. However, they can't compete with SolarWinds when it comes to the features and functionality that SolarWinds can provide."
  • "I would advise potential buyers to wait until the end of the quarter, end of year, or other time to place orders. There are actually great deals to be had at those times if your budget cycle can match up."
  • "Pricing and licensing is fair for what you get. It does have a great bang-for-the-buck appeal."
  • "SAM is not per server so the pricing model can be deceiving. If you have an enterprise environment, you will quickly exceed your licensing quickly. You should know this before going in."
  • "Understanding the counts of objects to monitor will determine the licensing need. In terms of pricing, it’s not cheap but it’s not expensive as larger vendors whose products don’t have all the features or integrations."
  • "The product might cost you $30,000 USD to buy, but scaling this solution requires the purchase of additional polling engines at $20,000 USD each."

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    What do you like most about SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor?
    Top Answer:Identifying the problem statement is easy.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds Server...
    Top Answer:The price is too high. The tool is overpriced. We don't need all the features. The product must minimize the features and reduce the price. It all comes down to pricing. The customers find it pretty… more »
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    What needs improvement with SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor?
    Top Answer:The biggest pain point is root cause analysis. It is difficult to analyze, assess, and warn my IT department about what will happen in the next five hours. It is also difficult to use AIOps to reduce… more »
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    Ranking
    24th
    out of 42 in Server Monitoring
    Views
    256
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    11th
    out of 42 in Server Monitoring
    Views
    1,699
    Comparisons
    1,115
    Reviews
    9
    Average Words per Review
    427
    Rating
    7.4
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    Also Known As
    iBMC Server Intelligent Management System
    SolarWinds SAM
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    Huawei
    SolarWinds
    Overview

    The core of server management, iBMC, uses the Hi1710 BMC chip developed by Huawei to provide refined management and control for servers. iBMC adopts multiple innovative technologies and maximizes RAS features — all to improve server reliability, availability, and serviceability.

    SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor (SAM) delivers powerful application and server monitoring capabilities for IT pros, enabling them to diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues faster. Do not let slow applications and downtime impact your end-users and business services. Pinpoint the root cause of application issues across various layers of the IT stack. SolarWinds SAM is affordable and easy to deploy, use, and customize. You can automatically discover your system's environment and start monitoring in about an hour. No professional services or consultation needed.

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    Andr. L. Riis AS, NetSuite
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Real Estate/Law Firm10%
    University10%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Construction Company13%
    Recruiting/Hr Firm7%
    Energy/Utilities Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization40%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Government8%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise62%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise49%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business11%
    Midsize Enterprise48%
    Large Enterprise41%
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    Huawei iBMC is ranked 24th in Server Monitoring while SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is ranked 11th in Server Monitoring with 38 reviews. Huawei iBMC is rated 0.0, while SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is rated 8.0. On the other hand, the top reviewer of SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor writes "We use this product for base and application monitoring. ". Huawei iBMC is most compared with Zabbix, PRTG Network Monitor, Lenovo XClarity Controller, Huawei eSight and Splunk Enterprise Security, whereas SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is most compared with Azure Monitor, Dynatrace, AppDynamics, Prometheus and ServiceNow Discovery.

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