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Dell Technologies DataIQ [EOL] vs SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor comparison

 

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Dell Technologies DataIQ [EOL]
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SolarWinds Storage Resource...
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Storage Management (6th)
 

Featured Reviews

Jan Zentgraf - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at IXPACK GmbH
A stable and scalable tool that can be used to monitor and analyze data
The product is used to analyze data. It was purchased as part of a package including Isilon installation The product can be used to analyze data usage. I have a big confusion between InsightIQ and DataIQ. I do not know which product is going to be retired. There are many rumors, but we have no…
AbdulKader Mohandes - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Systems Engineer at Al Jazeera Media Network
Custom alerts and rich performance metrics have improved server monitoring and storage planning
We use customizable alerts extensively with different services, because the exchange services are different from Active Directory or DNS or anything else. We have customizable alerts for each service. I do not use the historical data trends that predict future storage needs. Perhaps some of my colleagues use it, but I do not. I would like to see a focus on broadcast services in the future to make it better. Broadcast services, specifically TV broadcast services, would be valuable to us because we come from a broadcast technology background and would appreciate having some features related to that. I would rate this review as an eight out of ten.

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Pros

"The product can be used to analyze data usage."
"DO IT!!! You will not regret it."
"The initial setup is very straightforward."
"The performance metrics, especially for CPU and memory, and for the overall performance of the servers have been found most valuable."
 

Cons

"The solution’s GUI is a little bit confusing."
"Scalability is my sore spot."
"The number of similar alerts is the main area for improvement."
"The solution could always be more easily scalable."
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What needs improvement with SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor?
The number of similar alerts is the main area for improvement. Alert noise would be great to reduce.
What is your primary use case for SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor?
We are still working with SolarWinds and use the NPM product along with SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor.
What advice do you have for others considering SolarWinds Storage Resource Monitor?
We use customizable alerts extensively with different services, because the exchange services are different from Active Directory or DNS or anything else. We have customizable alerts for each servi...
 

Also Known As

Dell EMC DataIQ
SolarWinds SRM
 

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