SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor (SAM)
Comprehensive server and application monitoring.
Overview
SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor (SAM) provides deep visibility into the performance of your applications and the underlying servers and infrastructure. It offers out-of-the-box monitoring templates for over 1200 applications, systems, and infrastructure types. SAM helps you to quickly identify and resolve application issues before they impact business services and end-users.
✨ Key Features
- Application monitoring
- Server monitoring (Windows and Linux)
- Infrastructure dependency mapping
- Azure and AWS monitoring
- Customizable dashboards and alerts
- Asset inventory management
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Extensive out-of-the-box monitoring templates
- Part of the integrated SolarWinds Orion Platform
- Strong focus on traditional IT and on-premises environments
Unique Value: Provides comprehensive and detailed monitoring for a wide range of applications and servers, especially in traditional and hybrid IT environments.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Monitoring the performance of Microsoft applications like Exchange, SQL Server, and Active Directory
- Tracking server CPU, memory, and disk usage
- Monitoring Azure IaaS and PaaS services
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations looking for a SaaS-only, cloud-native monitoring solution
🏆 Alternatives
Offers deeper out-of-the-box support for many enterprise applications compared to some cloud-native tools, but is primarily a self-hosted solution.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
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