SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM)
Comprehensive Network Monitoring Software.
Overview
SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) is a comprehensive network monitoring solution that helps IT professionals detect, diagnose, and resolve network performance issues. It offers multi-vendor network monitoring, critical path visualization, and intelligent alerting to provide deep visibility into network health and performance.
✨ Key Features
- Multi-vendor Network Monitoring
- Network Availability Monitoring
- Intelligent Alerts
- Performance Analysis Dashboards
- NetPath for Critical Path Visualization
- Wireless Network Monitoring
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Depth and breadth of features
- Highly customizable and scalable
- Strong integration with other SolarWinds products
Unique Value: Provides deep, customizable visibility into the performance of complex, multi-vendor networks.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Monitoring the health and performance of routers, switches, and firewalls from various vendors.
- Visualizing network paths to identify bottlenecks.
- Setting up custom alerts for specific network events.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small business network monitoring (can be overly complex)
- Full IT asset management
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more granular control and a wider range of monitoring capabilities than many cloud-based alternatives, but with a higher complexity.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies by maintenance plan tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
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