Re: Database/System Monitoring Software

Hi,

Before you actually started talking to these guys have you developed an RFI / RFP that clearly states the environment you are working within, what you are wanting from the product, and some key measurables that you cannot live with out.

Also, you need to know what your budget is, and depending upon your firm, either declare this in the RFI / RFP or have it in the back ground so when you receive the formal responses you can evaluate the technical suitability and then cross reference with the budget you have in hand.

After that, then get onsite 2 of the products that best suite your needs and get someone from the consulting side (and support if possible) to help you set up the product.

Just a couple of thoughts,
Andrew

CD wrote:

> I am in the early stages of reviewing Unix/database monitoring
> software.I am considering BMC Patrol, Quest IWatch, Savant
> QSensor/QDiag, Platinum ProVision, Oracle Performance/Diag Pack.
>
> I am requesting infomation that would help me determine my selection.
>
> I have looked at BMC Patrol; it seems heavy on the configuration
> side.Also notstraight forward when creating different consoles, at
> different stages of development. When you create a console you start
> out with everything,
> then have to prune the unwanted areas. I was looking for an approach
> where you start with no monitors and add them as your experience level
> advances.
Received on Sun May 23 1999 - 21:23:44 CDT