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SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor

Real-time network visibility and performance optimization for enterprises

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Category
Software
Ideal For
Enterprises
Deployment
On-premise / Cloud / Hybrid
Integrations
500++ Apps
Security
Role-based access control, encryption at rest and in transit, multi-factor authentication, audit logging
API Access
Yes - comprehensive REST API for custom integrations and automation

About SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor

SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM) is an enterprise-grade network monitoring solution that provides comprehensive visibility into network health, performance, and availability. The platform delivers real-time monitoring of network devices, interfaces, and applications through intuitive customizable dashboards and advanced analytics capabilities. NPM enables IT teams to proactively detect network bottlenecks, diagnose performance issues, and resolve problems before they impact business operations. The solution supports multi-vendor environments and offers extensive SNMP monitoring, NetFlow analysis, and application-aware networking insights. AiDOOS enhances NPM deployment through managed implementation services, ensuring optimal configuration and governance frameworks tailored to organizational requirements. AiDOOS expertise accelerates time-to-value, provides scalability guidance for large-scale deployments, and facilitates seamless integration with existing IT ecosystems. With AiDOOS support, enterprises achieve faster incident resolution, improved network reliability, and reduced operational overhead through expert-led optimization and continuous performance monitoring.

Challenges It Solves

  • Network visibility gaps causing delayed incident detection and prolonged downtime
  • Difficulty diagnosing root causes of performance issues across complex multi-vendor environments
  • Lack of actionable insights leading to reactive rather than proactive network management
  • Manual monitoring and configuration consuming excessive IT staff resources
  • Inability to correlate network performance with application and business metrics

Proven Results

78
Reduction in mean time to resolution (MTTR)
64
Improvement in network availability and uptime
52
Decrease in infrastructure operational costs

Key Features

Core capabilities at a glance

Real-Time Network Monitoring

Instant visibility into network device and interface performance

Sub-second monitoring updates with 99.99% data accuracy

Advanced NetFlow Analysis

Deep packet inspection and application traffic intelligence

Identify bandwidth hogs and optimize traffic flow patterns

Customizable Dashboards

Tailored views for different roles and operational needs

Reduce time spent searching for critical metrics by 70%

Intelligent Alerting

Threshold-based and AI-powered anomaly detection

Eliminate alert fatigue with contextual, actionable notifications

Multi-Vendor Support

Monitor infrastructure from Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and 500+ vendors

Unified monitoring across heterogeneous network environments

Capacity Planning Tools

Forecast network growth and identify upgrade requirements

Optimize capital expenditure and prevent infrastructure bottlenecks

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Real-World Use Cases

See how organizations drive results

Enterprise Network Operations Center (NOC)
Centralized monitoring and management of multi-site enterprise networks. NPM provides unified visibility enabling NOC teams to manage thousands of devices efficiently.
72
Reduced network incidents by 72% through proactive monitoring
Managed Service Provider (MSP) Operations
MSPs leverage NPM to monitor customer networks and deliver SLA-backed managed services. Multi-tenancy and white-label capabilities support scalable service delivery.
68
Increased service margins by 68% with efficient monitoring
Data Center Infrastructure Management
Monitor backbone network performance, ensure optimal data center interconnectivity, and manage WAN links. NPM tracks critical paths and identifies congestion points.
81
Enhanced data center availability to 99.99%+ SLA compliance
Branch Office Network Monitoring
Remote monitoring of distributed branch office networks with centralized visibility. Ensures consistent performance and security across geographically dispersed locations.
55
Reduced branch network troubleshooting time by 55%
Application Performance Correlation
Link network performance metrics to application and user experience metrics. Identify network-caused application slowdowns and prioritize remediation efforts.
63
Improved end-user application experience by 63%

Integrations

Seamlessly connect with your tech ecosystem

C

Cisco DNA Center

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Seamless integration for monitoring Cisco-based network infrastructure with policy-driven automation

S

ServiceNow

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Bi-directional integration enabling automated incident creation and CMDB synchronization

S

Splunk

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Export network telemetry and performance data for advanced analytics and correlation

M

Microsoft Active Directory

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LDAP/AD integration for role-based access control and user authentication

S

Slack

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Alert notifications and performance summaries directly to Slack channels

P

PagerDuty

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Intelligent alert routing and escalation for incident management workflows

A

AWS CloudWatch

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Monitor hybrid environments combining on-premise networks with AWS cloud infrastructure

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Grafana

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Custom visualization and dashboard creation using NPM metrics and data sources

Implementation with AiDOOS

Outcome-based delivery with expert support

Outcome-Based

Pay for results, not hours

Milestone-Driven

Clear deliverables at each phase

Expert Network

Access to certified specialists

Implementation Timeline

1
Discover
Requirements & assessment
2
Integrate
Setup & data migration
3
Validate
Testing & security audit
4
Rollout
Deployment & training
5
Optimize
Performance tuning

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Ease of Use Good Excellent Good Good
Enterprise Features Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
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Integration Ecosystem Excellent Good Excellent Excellent
Mobile Experience Good Good Good Good
AI & Analytics Good Excellent Excellent Excellent
Quick Setup Fair Excellent Good Fair

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Frequently Asked Questions

What network devices does SolarWinds NPM support?
NPM supports 500+ network device types including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless controllers from vendors like Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto Networks, and many others. AiDOOS can assist with device discovery, MIB configuration, and multi-vendor environment setup.
How quickly can we deploy NPM in our environment?
Initial deployment typically takes 2-4 weeks for enterprise networks. AiDOOS provides managed deployment services that accelerate time-to-value through expert implementation, configuration optimization, and staff training tailored to your infrastructure.
Can NPM monitor our hybrid cloud and on-premise networks?
Yes, NPM supports hybrid deployments with monitoring of on-premise infrastructure, AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud environments. AiDOOS expertise helps optimize monitoring for hybrid architectures and ensures consistent governance across cloud and on-premise resources.
What is the scalability limit for NPM monitoring?
NPM scales to monitor hundreds of thousands of network interfaces and devices through distributed collector architecture. Enterprise deployments with AiDOOS support can handle multi-site environments with centralized or federated monitoring models.
How does NPM integrate with our existing monitoring tools?
NPM offers extensive integration via REST APIs, webhooks, and pre-built connectors for ServiceNow, Splunk, Slack, and 500+ platforms. AiDOOS can design and implement custom integrations aligned with your IT service management and analytics strategies.
Does NPM require SNMP access to all monitored devices?
SNMP v2c or v3 is the primary monitoring protocol. NPM also supports NetFlow, sFlow, IPFIX, and HTTPS-based monitoring. AiDOOS consultants can audit your current device configurations and recommend optimal monitoring strategies for your specific environment.