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SolarWinds SAM (Server & Application Monitor)

Paid

Comprehensive monitoring for servers, applications, and infrastructure performance.

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4.6 Editor Rating
Vetted Score
4.6 / 5.0

Scored 4.6/5 due to its extensive monitoring depth, cross‑platform coverage, and strong integration ecosystem, though pricing can be a barrier for smaller teams.

Key Features
End‑to‑End Application Monitoring

Tracks performance metrics, dependencies, and health of critical applications across physical, virtual, and cloud environments.

Dynamic Thresholds & Alerts

Automatically adjusts alert thresholds based on historical data and sends real‑time notifications via email, SMS, or integrations.

Custom Dashboards & Reporting

Build personalized dashboards and generate scheduled reports to visualize trends and support SLA compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, SolarWinds offers a 30‑day free trial with full feature access before requiring a paid license.

SAM monitors Windows Server, major Linux distributions, VMware ESXi, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services out of the box.

Absolutely; thresholds can be set manually or dynamically, and alerts can be sent via email, SMS, Slack, PagerDuty, and other integrations.
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Specifications
Pricing Model Starts at $2,995 per year for up to 10 nodes, with tiered pricing for larger environments and optional enterprise add‑ons.
Supported Platforms
Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu)VMware ESXiMicrosoft AzureAmazon Web Services