Change Auditor for Windows File Servers vs VMware Aria Operations for Logs comparison

Quest Software and VMware are both solutions in the Log Management category. Quest Software is ranked #34 with an average rating of 9.0, while VMware is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.2. Quest Software holds a 0.1% mindshare in Log Management, compared to VMware’s 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Quest Software users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of VMware users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 9, 2024

VMware Aria Operations for Logs and Change Auditor for Windows File Servers are tools in the IT operations and security compliance category. Change Auditor seems to have the upper hand due to its superior features despite higher pricing.

Features: VMware Aria Operations for Logs offers advanced log management capabilities, seamless integration with VMware solutions, and competitive customer support. Change Auditor for Windows File Servers provides robust auditing features, detailed reporting abilities, and comprehensive file system monitoring, giving it an edge in feature delivery.

Room for Improvement: VMware Aria Operations for Logs could improve its search capabilities, simplify configuration processes, and enhance reporting options. Change Auditor for Windows File Servers could refine its reporting interface, expand alert customization, and streamline initial setup procedures.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: VMware Aria Operations for Logs is praised for flexible deployment options and responsive customer service. Change Auditor is valued for straightforward deployment within Windows environments but sometimes faces support delays.

Pricing and ROI: VMware Aria Operations for Logs offers cost-effectiveness with reasonable setup costs, presenting a favorable ROI. Change Auditor's higher price is justified by advanced features and significant security benefits, leading to a strong ROI despite higher initial costs.

To learn more, read our detailed Change Auditor for Windows File Servers vs. VMware Aria Operations for Logs Report (Updated: June 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

Change Auditor for Windows ...

Ranking in Log Management

34th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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VMware Aria Operations for ...

Ranking in Log Management

12th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

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Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Log Management category, the mindshare of Change Auditor for Windows File Servers is 0.1%, down from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Aria Operations for Logs is 1.3%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Krisarlex Foronda

Senior Operations Manager at Procter & Gamble

Provides granular queries of security logs and real-time alerting helps me mitigate risks

The real-time alerting helps me mitigate risks. For example, someone adds a member to the domain admin group. We have an alert set up, so if someone does this unexpectedly, we get notified. Then, we can check and verify if the action is legitimate or a potential threat to the environment.

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LarsChristensen

Advisory Solution Consultant at ServiceNow

Efficient troubleshooting with precise log filtering and an easy setup

The tool could benefit from improved filter settings and dashboarding. While there are dashboards available, they are often created by community members and may not work after updates. It would be beneficial to have a roadmap for these dashboards to ensure consistent functionality. It would also be advantageous if the tool could process even large amounts of data faster, though this may be more related to data movement challenges rather than the software itself.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"The solution's most valuable aspect is that it can be fully integrated with Microsoft solutions and it doesn't impact the productivity order."

"In terms of features, the querying is great."

"The ability to narrow into a specific time to filter heavy hitters and anomalies is extremely valuable."

"I like the interface."

"We are using it because we have a VMware product. It has its own built in dashboards for VMware products, and that's a good thing."

"VMware Aria Operations for Logs is a very stable product."

"I rate the overall solution a ten out of ten."

"vRealize Log Insight has been running without any issues."

"One of the things I like about it is its interface. When it comes to generating reports on VMs and stuff, it's very quick. This is very handy for the technical team, who need to generate reports quickly. So that's really good."

"Log Insight correlates with the VMware product log. It can assemble the logs you want, making it easier to find the output, incident, or keyword you want to search."

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Cons

"The customer service and support could improve their approach to questioning issues. They tend to ask questions one at a time, which creates a lot of back-and-forth communication."

"The pricing could be improved. It needs to be reduced."

"Log Insight should be better at dealing with audits and security logs. We use another product called QRadar for that."

"What I'd like to improve in vRealize Log Insight is the licensing model. VMware provides vRealize Log Insight along with the VMware Cloud Foundation, but customers who would like to go for the native VMware would have to procure vRealize Log Insight separately. Today, vRealize Log Insight is offered on two different licenses, one is based on the number of VMs, and the other is based on the number of physical codes on the machine. If VMware can provide a bundle offer for customers who procure more than ten licenses, where you can have an option to run, for example, three hundred machines on vRealize Log Insight with no extra cost, this would encourage more people to adopt the solution. What I'd like to see in the next release of vRealize Log Insight is for a cloud option to be available, which would be a pay-as-you-go licensing model that would allow me to pick and choose what I'll monitor. For example, I have one thousand and three hundred critical servers, and the seven hundred servers for basic development, I don't want to monitor on vRealize Log Insight today, so I should be able to pick what I need to monitor on the solution and only pay for that specific instance. If VMware can apply these changes, it would help VMware customers to procure more or adopt more of vRealize Log Insight even in smaller projects."

"The response time and quality need improvement. It takes too long to prove a problem and get a solution."

"The pricing of the solution could be improved."

"The dashboard needs to be improved because this is what I need to monitor my infrastructure."

"The monitoring landscape is getting bigger. When it comes to infrastructure monitoring, we need more visibility. VMware needs to integrate more related applications and third-party products. That would make it more appealing to an audience beyond the VMware team."

"It's great for VMware, but it would be good if they had third-party logins."

"In vRealize login files, we have limitations regarding log partitions."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is per user. The cost is approximately $15/user on a yearly basis. If you need to, you can always upgrade as well."

"The license cost for any other monitoring tool is too high compared to this product."

"Pricing could always be lower. If it were free, I would be more satisfied."

"The product's price is reasonable, but when it comes to SQL licensing, it's a bit expensive."

"I am not sure what the exact cost is. However, I believe the vRealize suite costs $2,500.00 per year."

"It is not cheap. But it is worth it."

"The pricing has been updated recently."

"Pricing is good because it is part of the suite package. It comes in a bundle for us."

"The licensing cost for vRealize Log Insight is a little higher, so in terms of cost, it all depends upon what kind of environment you have. If you have a complete virtualized environment, or at least you're using a ninety-five percent virtualized environment, then vRealize Log Insight will play a very good role because it is a VMware component, so it has very tight integration with other VMware components and systems. This means you don't have to procure any other monitoring and management tool, and you don't need a separate automation tool. vRealize Log Insight will have an upper hand if your environment is purely virtualized on VMware. If you're using a mix of physical and virtual components, for example, a 50:50 ratio, then you need to have a third-party component to manage overall monitoring."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Change Auditor for Windows File Servers?

In terms of features, the querying is great.

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What needs improvement with Change Auditor for Windows File Servers?

They've already made improvements! They have a tool called IT Security Search, which lets you perform queries outside of Change Auditor. It's much faster. This is a really good addition and helps u...

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What is your primary use case for Change Auditor for Windows File Servers?

I use Change Auditor for Windows File Servers to log history. It's helpful when we have critical changes in Active Directory, like adding or removing items. I use it extensively for monitoring.

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What do you like most about vRealize Log Insight?

The events are notably more descriptive, aiding in security and event analysis. We've also integrated Sky Collector, providing valuable insights and solutions for troubleshooting.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for vRealize Log Insight?

The cost of using VMware Aria Operations for Logs was very high, around two to three million dollars, although the exact figure is uncertain. The price was proving to be too much, especially with t...

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What needs improvement with vRealize Log Insight?

VMware Aria Operations for Logs is not a cost-effective tool. Changing any telemetry requires creating a new template, such as changes to the VM disk size. Always having to create a new template ma...

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Overview

Change Auditor for Windows File Servers helps you control and audit changes to Microsoft Windows file servers efficiently and cost-effectively. It proactively tracks, audits, reports and alerts on vital changes in real time and without the overhead of native auditing.

You will instantly know the “who, what, when, where and originating workstation” details, and get the original and current values for fast troubleshooting. You can then automatically generate intelligent, in-depth forensics for auditors and management, reducing the risks associated with day-to-day modifications and ensuring confidence at your next audit.

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Manage data at scale with centralized log management, deep operational visibility and intelligent analytics for troubleshooting and auditing across private, hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

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