LiveAction LiveNX vs SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor comparison

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Juniper Mist Premium Analytics

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2024, in the Network Monitoring Software category, the mindshare of Juniper Mist Premium Analytics is 0.4%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of LiveAction LiveNX is 1.4%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is 0.6%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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IT Infrastructure Monitoring

0.4%

Application Performance Monitoring (APM) and Observability

2.2%

Server Monitoring

3.6%

Featured Reviews

Shiva_Prasad

Senior Technical Consultant at Black Box Network Services

Jan 25, 2024

A cloud solution for warehousing with a troubleshooting feature

The initial setup is straightforward. It's based on user requirements. We also conduct heat mapping using a couple of tools. The only requirement is to understand the technical or configuration aspects from the user's end and then configure it. Mist takes no more than 15 to 20 minutes for a particular deployment. You need to understand the end user's environment and have a concrete plan on whether it's a greenfield installation or an existing one, considering the density and height. Based on that, we need to develop a passive heat map. Then, you need to discuss with the user to understand exactly what needs to be configured and what they require in their environment. Based on that, you can proceed with the installation. Additionally, you can perform post-installation heat mapping to ensure it matches the earlier heat map. I rate the initial setup an eight out of ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy.

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reviewer98645120

Senior Technology Services Specialist at FedEx

Oct 19, 2023

Greta visual analytics and real-time monitoring but requires better documentation

Utilizing LiveAction LiveNX has significantly improved our organization's network performance monitoring capabilities, allowing us to promptly identify and rectify network issues, thereby minimizing downtime. The visual analytics provided by LiveNX have been invaluable in troubleshooting and optimizing our network configurations. By leveraging LiveNX's comprehensive insights into network traffic, we've been able to better allocate bandwidth resources, ensuring critical applications remain performant during peak operational hours. Moreover, LiveNX's ability to provide real-time and historical data has enhanced our ability to forecast network needs, aiding in more informed decision-making regarding network expansion and upgrades. This proactive approach has, in turn, contributed to better budgeting and resource allocation. The intuitive interface and robust alerting system of LiveNX ensure that our IT team is immediately notified of any network anomalies, enabling swift resolution before they impact our service delivery. This has not only improved our operational efficiency but also positively impacted our customer satisfaction levels by ensuring our logistics and delivery services run smoothly. All in all, LiveAction LiveNX has become an indispensable tool for maintaining and improving our network's reliability and performance, ultimately supporting our organization's goal of providing timely and dependable delivery services.

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it_user631218

Subject Matter Expert at a tech company with 10,001+ employees

Apr 27, 2017

We use this product for base and application monitoring.

I always thought we should be able to perform all admin activities using the web portal. Over a period of time, SolarWinds has achieved this. Most of the admin activities can be performed using SolarWinds web portal (such as advanced alerting, web reports, custom attribute editor, report schedulers, etc., which in the past were hosted on the SolarWinds server). I also thought SolarWinds doesn't provide a service navigator map that would drill down from application layer to node level, with PerfStack in place. Most of these things have been addressed. PerfStack can be made more effective. I am sure SolarWinds already has a plan for the same in coming versions.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"We can manage the entire system across the network and troubleshoot the pain points."

"The single dashboard is a valuable feature."

"One of the valuable features is the ability to create CLI scripts on the fly to fix any issues. We were using it for QoS modeling to ensure that we were properly modeling QoS, and it basically said here is what you need to fix to get this QoS done, whether it is ACL or something else. It would either push or recommend. If you have the right credentials, you could also push. It is very good if you are a Cisco shop. It gives you reporting, latency, and bandwidth utilization for your applications, so you can do good capacity management planning. There are a lot of pieces that LiveNX can give you. It is a total NPM solution for SD-WAN."

"The alerting feature is very good because it allows you to set MOS alerts at various network junctures or data points."

"We don't have any complaints about the software. According to my team, it's a very good tool that's very intuitive."

"Its analytical capability is really good."

"The product has a very good graphical interface."

"The intention and the idea of the filter is great."

"All in all, LiveAction LiveNX has become an indispensable tool for maintaining and improving our network's reliability and performance, ultimately supporting our organization's goal of providing timely and dependable delivery services."

"The more valuable feature of this solution is the Exchange feature."

"SolarWinds SAM has provided us with dynamic thresholds based on historical trends and requirements. The threshold gets configured automatically, so it's no longer necessary to configure it manually every time."

"The most valuable feature of SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is its powerful monitoring capabilities."

"I adore the NTA module that provides deep details on ingress/egress traffic for any interface. With a few clicks, you can correlate who is accessing what and when, beside the bandwidth consuming applications/users."

"Hardware health: It allows for proactive monitoring of the hardware health and is a game changer."

"Identifying the problem statement is easy."

"Solarwinds has an open database that allows you to do serious integrations. It doesn't matter which service desk you have, you can implement and integrate it with SolarWinds."

"The most valuable feature of SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor is the network devices' performance monitor is the best."

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Cons

"The Wi-Fi side needs improvement."

"The technical support needs improvement."

"The only downside to this software is the price."

"The tool crashes sometimes when we try to pull reports simultaneously."

"It is not as robust as other NPM solutions. For instance, there is a problem while labeling specific applications. It works well with well-known applications, but when you have to put in new applications that are not very known and set them up with names, ports, URLs, or some protocols, it is not as intuitive."

"Improved documentation and more responsive customer support can help in addressing issues faster."

"They need to create a more simplified UI."

"This is a horrible solution and I think everything needs to be improved."

"Sometimes the solution does not register devices properly and that is a bug."

"I would like to see support for non-Windows or non-Microsoft domains, especially Apache and other non-Windows servers."

"The product needs to reduce its price."

"They should incorporate more artificial intelligence. There should also be more predictive features."

"The stability, flexibility, and ease of use could be improved."

"This product has no real downside unless they fail to continue development of its capabilities."

"I think they need to make reporting easier and more simple & dynamic."

"PerfStack can be made more effective. I am sure SolarWinds already has a plan for the same in coming versions."

"The major concern in the product revolves around application performance monitoring since end-to-end application monitoring is not possible with the tool."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive."

"The solution is fairly expensive compared to other products."

"We use the free version."

"It's very expensive."

"Price can always be lower. It is neither on the expensive side nor on the cheap side. We have worked with them for a lot of years, so we get a discount due to the size of the installation."

"The solution is overpriced in terms of application management."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"I like the pricing for this SolarWinds product."

"Pricing is inexpensive, starting at 2440 euros. For that, you get the ability to monitor a couple of nodes and one year of maintenance and support."

"I would rate the pricing for this solution a three out of five."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

18%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Educational Organization

41%

Computer Software Company

10%

Government

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Juniper Mist Premium Analytics?

We can manage the entire system across the network and troubleshoot the pain points.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Juniper Mist Premium Analytics?

The solution is expensive. I rate the pricing an eight out of ten.

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What needs improvement with Juniper Mist Premium Analytics?

The technical support needs improvement.

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What do you like most about LiveAction LiveNX?

The product has a very good graphical interface.

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What needs improvement with LiveAction LiveNX?

The product must add proactive alert features.

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What is your primary use case for LiveAction LiveNX?

Primarily, we use the product for monitoring the standard utilization of circuits. The tool has the incredible abilit...

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What do you like most about SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor?

Identifying the problem statement is easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor?

The price is too high. The tool is overpriced. We don't need all the features. The product must minimize the features...

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What needs improvement with SolarWinds Server and Application Monitor?

The biggest pain point is root cause analysis. It is difficult to analyze, assess, and warn my IT department about wh...

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Overview

Juniper Mist Premium Analytics is a comprehensive network analytics solution that provides organizations with valuable insights into their network performance and user experience. The primary use case of this product is to enable IT teams to proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize their network infrastructure.

The most valuable functionality of Juniper Mist Premium Analytics is its AI-driven insights and recommendations. Leveraging machine learning algorithms, it analyzes vast amounts of network data to identify anomalies, predict potential issues, and suggest remediation actions. This proactive approach helps organizations minimize network downtime, improve user experience, and optimize network performance.

By providing real-time visibility into network performance, Juniper Mist Premium Analytics helps organizations quickly identify and resolve network issues. It offers detailed analytics on network traffic, application performance, and user behavior, allowing IT teams to pinpoint the root cause of problems and take immediate action. This not only reduces troubleshooting time but also enhances overall network reliability.

Furthermore, Juniper Mist Premium Analytics enables organizations to optimize their network infrastructure. It provides insights into network capacity utilization, application usage patterns, and user behavior, allowing IT teams to make informed decisions about network design, resource allocation, and capacity planning. This helps organizations to ensure that their network is efficiently utilized and can support the growing demands of their users.

LiveAction develops IT visibility solutions designed to simplify network management. Initially developed to aid the US Department of Defense in the operation of its networks, LiveNX (Network Experience) features an innovative visual display, real-time big data analytics and deep control of routers and switches for unparalleled network administration. LiveNX accelerates troubleshooting with its QoS control, application-aware, and WAN functionality developed through engineering partnerships with Cisco Systems.

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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Tampa Electric, Digital First Media, Allscripts, Boxwood Technology

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