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We performed a comparison between SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server and VMware Aria Operations for Logs based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Log Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the alerting based on the security logs.""We are very happy with the stability of the solution.""The most valuable feature of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is its performance and management. Additionally, the solution integrates well.""Simplicity is the most valuable feature.""The best thing about Kiwi Syslog is that it filters logs into different levels."

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"Our current costs are too high, and this tool will help us to better optimize our infrastructure.""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.""I like the interface.""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.""It is a highly stable solution...It is a highly scalable solution.""The interface of the solution is good.""What I like is that you can have different storage locations for different applications.""The trace log is the solution's most valuable feature. It's very helpful in troubleshooting problems."

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Cons
"I would like to see a more user-friendly and customizable dashboard.""I would like to see better search functions and better filters in the next release.""I would like to have email notifications for emergency logs.""Technical support could definitely be better.""SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve by reducing the price."

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"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.""The solution should be more user-friendly. The user interface and dashboard could be simplified.""In vRealize login files, we have limitations regarding log partitions.""I think that it should be able to integrate with other third-party backup and recovery solutions, more that it does now.""The tool does not provide a centralized pane for monitoring.""I don't use the solution on a day to day basis, so I'm not sure what specifically can be improved.""The tool is expensive.""It's great for VMware, but it would be good if they had third-party logins."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We subscribe and pay directly on the website."
  • "The price of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve."
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  • "Pricing could always be lower. If it were free, I would be more satisfied."
  • "The license cost for any other monitoring tool is too high compared to this product."
  • "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."
  • "I am not sure what the exact cost is. However, I believe the vRealize suite costs $2,500.00 per year."
  • "I rate the product's price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive."
  • "I think it is a reasonably priced product."
  • "The pricing has been updated recently."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The price of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server could improve.
    Top Answer:I would like to have the new logs visible in the background without the need to open a new browser. I would like to have email notifications for emergency logs.
    Top Answer: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.
    Top Answer:The product's price is reasonable, but when it comes to SQL licensing, it's a bit expensive. So, it's expensive, not extremely expensive. I would rate the pricing a two out of ten, with ten being very… more »
    Top Answer:In terms of vOps, we use templates for optimization to monitor heavy hitters on storage and CPU resources. In the VMware environment, one area for improvement is the handling of VM failovers due to… more »
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    Also Known As
    Kiwi Syslog Server
    vRealize Log Insight
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    Overview

    A syslog server is a logging server that allows for the centralized collection of syslog messages, known as events, from a variety of networking devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls, in addition to servers running a variety of operating systems.

    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.
    Sample Customers
    Holy Cross Energy, West Texas A&M University, Medium Enterprise Industrial Manufacturing Company
    Wildlands Adventure Zoo, Medic Mobile, IBM, Seventy Seven Energy, Baystate Health, Osis, Oxford University, Columbia University, Siemens, Cardinal Health, Ashdod Port, Vasakronan, Sydney Adventist Hospital, University of Derby
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government13%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    REVIEWERS
    Comms Service Provider25%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Government14%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise58%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise33%
    Large Enterprise42%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise65%
    Buyer's Guide
    SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server vs. VMware Aria Operations for Logs
    April 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server vs. VMware Aria Operations for Logs and other solutions. Updated: April 2024.
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    SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is ranked 30th in Log Management with 5 reviews while VMware Aria Operations for Logs is ranked 10th in Log Management with 24 reviews. SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is rated 7.8, while VMware Aria Operations for Logs is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server writes "Shows login failures and server issues but search functions and filters could be improved". On the other hand, the top reviewer of VMware Aria Operations for Logs writes "Gives a clear forecast about existing machines, and has an automation feature that helps in reducing a lot of ambiguities and managing operational efficiencies". SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server is most compared with syslog-ng, SolarWinds Log Analyzer, Wazuh, Fortinet FortiAnalyzer and Graylog, whereas VMware Aria Operations for Logs is most compared with Splunk Enterprise Security, Elastic Security, LogRhythm SIEM, Graylog and Fortinet FortiAnalyzer. See our SolarWinds Kiwi Syslog Server vs. VMware Aria Operations for Logs report.

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