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Virtualization Manager

by SolarWinds · Since 1999
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Quick facts
VendorSolarWinds
Year launched1999
StatusActive
Location171 Southwest Pkwy Bldg 400, Austin, TX, United States, Texas
Countries served6+
Languages1
Integrations2+
Free tier
Free trial
Contact salesYES

About Virtualization Manager

Virtualization Manager is a virtualization management software from SolarWinds that helps troubleshoot virtualization issues while accessing complete visibility and control of the hybrid IT environment. It provides deep insights, improved virtual machine management, and comprehensive monitoring so IT teams can effectively manage resources. The software includes tools for performance analysis and reporting, enabling users to easily identify and resolve issues within their virtual environments. With its focus on hybrid IT, Virtualization Manager supports both on-premises and cloud resources. Key capabilities: performance monitoring resource allocation reporting tools virtual machine management hybrid IT visibility Best for: IT professionals that need to manage and troubleshoot virtualized environments efficiently.

SolarWinds Virtualization Manager (VMAN) is a comprehensive solution designed to manage and monitor virtual machine environments effectively. It provides users with real-time insights into the performance and health of their virtual machines (VMs) across platforms such as VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV, and Microsoft Hyper-V. Whether deployed on-premises, hybrid, or in the cloud, VMAN consolidates critical data into a single-pane-of-glass interface, simplifying the management of complex infrastructures. Its goal is to enhance VM performance, prevent resource waste, and improve overall system efficiency through advanced monitoring and predictive recommendations. The user interface of VMAN is intuitive and user-friendly, offering a central dashboard that provides clear visibility into VM health and performance. Users can access detailed metrics on CPU, memory, and storage usage, enabling them to troubleshoot issues and optimize resource allocation quickly. The platform also offers various tools for capacity planning, allowing organizations to forecast future resource needs based on historical data. This feature helps prevent under-provisioning or over-provisioning, ensuring optimal use of resources while maintaining performance.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Comprehensive monitoring and management across multiple hypervisors.
  • +Advanced capacity planning and predictive recommendations.
  • +Seamless integration with the SolarWinds Orion platform.
  • +Cost-effective solution with multiple performance optimization tools.
What users flag
  • May require additional configuration for complex environments.
  • Not suitable for very small organizations with minimal virtual infrastructure.

Features

Key features

Comprehensive virtualization performance management
Monitors key performance metrics across virtual environments to ensure optimal resource usage and prevent performance issues.
Capacity planning tools
Helps predict future capacity needs, avoiding under- or over-provisioning of resources.
Sprawl management
Identifies and mitigates VM sprawl by detecting idle or underutilized VMs.
Predictive recommendations
Provides actionable insights to prevent performance degradation.
Chargeback reporting
Tracks and reports costs associated with virtual infrastructure, allowing for better financial management.

Additional features

Virtualization performance management
Provides real-time monitoring of virtual machines (VMs) to ensure optimal performance by tracking key metrics like CPU, memory, and storage usage.
Capacity planning
Helps forecast future resource requirements, preventing under-provisioning or over-provisioning of virtual infrastructure by predicting usage trends.
Sprawl management
Identifies and helps control VM sprawl by detecting idle, duplicate, or underutilized VMs, reducing unnecessary resource consumption.
Predictive recommendations
Offers proactive suggestions based on historical data and usage patterns to optimize resource allocation and prevent potential performance issues.
Chargeback reporting
Tracks the cost of virtual infrastructure usage, enabling organizations to allocate and report expenses accurately for better budgeting.
Real-time monitoring across VMware vSphere, Nutanix AHV, and Microsoft Hyper-V
Provides cross-platform monitoring of various hypervisors, ensuring complete visibility across virtualized environments.
Single-pane-of-glass dashboard
Consolidates all performance, health, and management data into one easy-to-use interface, simplifying oversight of complex virtual environments.
Full visibility across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud infrastructures
Extends monitoring capabilities across various deployment environments, whether on-premises or in cloud-based and hybrid infrastructures.
Seamless integration with the SolarWinds Orion platform
Integrates with SolarWinds’ broader Orion suite, enabling enhanced monitoring, alerting, and management across IT systems and networks.

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