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Pandora FMS will show you all kinds of real-time metrics of your network elements through SNMP.
This product seems really thorough. I would definitely want to implement if I had more money to do so.
It's difficult to teach new people how to use and overlook the platform.
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Pandora : The monitoring tool
Comments: The monitoring of our business needs a special vision to understand the values received by the monitoring. By adding Python script to manage data in entry, and PHP special views to give correct dashboard, it's a very powerful tool, that gives exact vision of the currently health of your system.
Pros:
The Pandora offers a large number of function, growing every month to cover all monitoring. It's customizable through PHP pages, Python Script, and can become a very dedicated monitoring tool. But, as a standard tool, with the Community Version (unpaid), it is already very powerful if you take time to configure properly. With the forum and bi-monthly update, it's always reactive to improvement and correction.
Cons:
The default views are a bit too much for developers and IT Manager. Needs some development to make it a great tools.
ARTICA PFMS Response
2 years ago
Thank you very, very much for sharing your experience Christophe, especially coming from the OpenSource version. We are going to open some features that were previously enterprise, such as the inventory and the IP management system (IPAM). I just hope we can keep improving Pandora FMS for users who understand how complex the IT world is and the need to integrate different pieces of architecture. I invite you to share with us in the forum (or by mail) your ideas for improvement.
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One of the best and most flexible software for monitoring of Applications, Servers, ITSM etc. !
Comments: Highly scalable software with wide acceptability all over across all partners and vendors ITSM and cloud environment. It helps in varied monitoring of IT servers and clouds and provides operational excellence all over. Their capability to get integrated and connected to over 500 plugins is just amazing and highly admirable as no other competitors is close to them. The Mainframe and IoT monitoring system are utilized at large scale by our organization and we are seeing some really great results today. Highly scalable and replicable across any point wide good output and performance.
Pros:
The best and most promising software for complete monitoring and supervising of applications, servers, ITSM and any data device etc. end to end for its correct operating system and function. Highly popular monitoring and evaluation software in IT world as its the best software for carrying out the virtual monitoring and synthetic monitoring of the system through dashboard visibility round the clock. Best GIS tracking and highly scalable solution across multiple ITSM and devices integrated to different clouds and systems. Both free and trial version features are highly agile and continuously improves the function every now and then as per market requirements and upgradation
Cons:
The business processes and Tech development team are quite agile to our requirements. Though, there are few slip ups often observed while performing integration of softwares and servers across multi cloud environments. We have also requested for bringing in the customized version of the same at lower cost and price to have its maximum acceptability across all vendors and partners easily without any second thought.
Pandora FMS has been a game-changer in managing our IT infrastructure. It's easy and efficient.
Pros:
Easy to use, comprehensive monitoring, helpful plugins, and great customer support.
Cons:
The interface can be overwhelming at first, and the setup process could be more streamlined.
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Pandora FMS the perfect balance between price and quality.
Comments: In general, a good experience where I have been asked to monitor several servers with Windows and Linux operating systems, as well as network devices, where I have to make SNMP queries and report the health of the device, to generate trends and performance.
Pros:
I like about Pandora FMS that infrastructure monitoring can be implemented in a simple way, it already has several integrated templates, so you just have to choose what you want to monitor the device and that's it, the configuration has already been applied.
Cons:
I would like you to improve the part where a template or configuration has already been applied, now modify it, in some cases you have to understand what the script is doing.
Pandora FMS Review
Comments: Pandora FMS is a comprehensive network monitoring software that provides organizations with the ability to monitor and manage their IT infrastructure. The software offers a wide range of features and tools that make it a highly effective solution for monitoring and managing networks of all sizes.One of the key strengths of Pandora FMS is its versatility. The software can be configured to meet the specific needs of each organization, and can be integrated with a range of third-party systems and tools. Additionally, the software supports a wide range of platforms and technologies, which makes it a highly flexible and adaptable solution.Another advantage of Pandora FMS is its functionality. The software provides users with real-time visibility into the performance of their systems and devices, and includes a range of tools and features that make it easy for users to monitor and manage their infrastructure. This includes customizable dashboards, flexible alerting, and detailed reports.The user interface of Pandora FMS is well-designed and intuitive, and makes it easy for users to access the information and tools they need. However, some users may find the software complex and may require a significant amount of time to master.
Pros:
Pandora FMS is a comprehensive and powerful monitoring solution that is designed to help organizations monitor and manage their IT infrastructure. With features like real-time monitoring, advanced alerting, and customizable reporting, Pandora FMS provides a comprehensive view of the entire IT environment and helps organizations to quickly identify and resolve any issues that arise.One of the standout features of Pandora FMS is its versatility and flexibility. The platform can be configured to monitor a wide range of systems, including servers, network devices, and applications, and can be customized to meet the specific needs of each organization. Additionally, the platform is scalable, making it a suitable choice for both small and large organizations.Another advantage of Pandora FMS is its user-friendly interface, which makes it easy for users to navigate and understand. The platform also includes a wide range of pre-configured monitoring templates, which can be used to quickly set up and start monitoring specific systems and devices.In terms of support, Pandora FMS offers a comprehensive knowledge base, as well as dedicated technical support teams that are available to help users with any issues they encounter. Additionally, the platform is updated regularly to ensure that it remains current and effective.In conclusion, Pandora FMS is a highly capable and reliable monitoring solution that is well-suited to organizations of all sizes. With its versatility, flexibili
Cons:
Steep learning curve: The software can be complex and may require a significant amount of time to master. Some users may find the user interface confusing or overwhelming, especially if they are not familiar with network monitoring tools.Limited integration options: While Pandora FMS can be integrated with a range of third-party systems and tools, some users may find that the integration options are limited compared to other similar products on the market.Performance issues: Some users may experience performance issues when monitoring large networks or working with large amounts of data. The software may become slow or unresponsive when working with complex or demanding tasks.Pricing: For some organizations, the cost of the software may be a concern. The software is not free and may require a significant investment, which may be a barrier for some users.
ARTICA PFMS Response
last year
Thank you for providing such a detailed and insightful review of Pandora FMS. Your comments highlight the software's comprehensive monitoring capabilities and its ability to effectively manage IT infrastructures of various sizes. The versatility, flexibility, and scalability of Pandora FMS are standout features. The user-friendly interface and pre-configured monitoring templates also add to its appeal. However, you've also pointed out some potential areas for improvement, including the learning curve, limited integration options, performance issues with large networks or data sets, and pricing concerns. We appreciate your thorough assessment and will take your feedback into consideration as we continue to enhance Pandora FMS. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please feel free to let us know. We're here to assist you!
A very reliable and easy to use solution for network monitoring
Comments: It really does for what we have purchased it and that's it, so, overall, we are really happy with its output. Other than that if they improve their support it can really give a better customer experience.
Pros:
For us, Pandora FMS proved to be a unique and very flexible solution for system monitoring, and it helped our organization a lot. Pandora FMS has a combination of many good features and it easily fits the organization with big environment. Our organization is multi OS environment and it really fits this criteria, and this was the main reason for finalizing Pandora FMS.
Cons:
I have complaints about their support, they are not bad but they really need to improve it to give a better customer experience. The second and last suggestion I am having for them is that they should make their graphics more futuristic to give them a good look.
ARTICA PFMS Response
last year
Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback with us! We're thrilled to hear that Pandora FMS has proven to be a unique and flexible solution for your organization's system monitoring needs. We take pride in offering a versatile platform that can adapt to diverse environments, especially those with a multi-OS setup. Regarding your comments about support, we appreciate your honesty. We're always working to enhance our services and provide an even better customer experience. Thank you for choosing Pandora FMS, and we look forward to continuing to serve your organization's monitoring needs. If you have any further suggestions or concerns, please don't hesitate to let us know!
Reliable network monitoring solution
Comments: There is improved operations from critical security fixes. Early detection of network failures enables us to come up with solution before it is too late. Data virtualization has enhanced secure collaboration and effective application performance.
Pros:
Pandora FMS has efficient network system that blocks cyber attacks. It notifies IT team when there is security hitches in the workflow infrastructure. This tool has automated reporting system that provides performance algorithms.
Cons:
The performance capabilities displayed by this product since we deployed it has been great.
ARTICA PFMS Response
last year
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Pandora FMS! We're delighted to hear that you've found our network system to be efficient in blocking cyber attacks and notifying your IT team about potential security issues. It's wonderful to know that our automated reporting system has been beneficial for you. We aim to make monitoring and managing your infrastructure as seamless as possible. We're also glad to hear about the great performance capabilities you've observed since deploying Pandora FMS. It's fantastic to know that you've seen improved operations, especially with critical security fixes, and that early detection of network failures has been instrumental in proactive problem-solving. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please don't hesitate to let us know. We're here to assist you!
Comprehensive and great option
Comments: My experience with Pandora FMS has been very positive. The software is highly secure, reliable and customizable and has a user-friendly UI. Additionally, the price point is competitive with other system monitoring and management solutions.
Pros:
One of the best things about Pandora FMS is its flexibility. It can be used to monitor any type of IT infrastructure, from physical systems to virtual machines and cloud services. It is also highly customizable, so you can tailor the system’s monitoring and alerting capabilities to meet your exact needs. Additionally, Pandora FMS has a comprehensive user interface that makes it easy to understand and use, so you can quickly get up and running.It also has a strong reputation for reliability, with a track record of high uptime and fast response times. Finally, Pandora FMS is relatively affordable.
Cons:
Pandora FMS can be difficult to set up and configure for larger IT infrastructures, as it requires a certain level of IT knowledge.
ARTICA PFMS Response
last year
Thank you for sharing your detailed and positive experience with Pandora FMS! We're thrilled to hear that you've found it to be a flexible, customizable, and reliable monitoring solution. It's fantastic to know that Pandora FMS's adaptability allows you to monitor various IT infrastructures, from physical systems to virtual machines and cloud services. The high level of customization is a significant advantage, enabling tailored monitoring and alerting to suit specific needs. We're also glad to hear that you appreciate the comprehensive user interface, making it easy to navigate and utilize. The fact that it's relatively affordable while offering a wide range of features and functionality is certainly a bonus. We understand that setting up and configuring Pandora FMS for larger IT infrastructures might require a certain level of IT knowledge. Your feedback on this aspect is valuable and helps us in our continuous efforts to improve. We're pleased that you chose Pandora FMS for its value proposition and feature-rich offering. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please don't hesitate to let us know. We're here to assist you!
Well done Artica!
Comments: Pandora is like a blank sheet of paper, which has allowed us to exploit it in various fields and we have developed custom plugins. It has helped us a lot to monitor databases and networking. We are starting tests with the modules to monitor user experience. It is an excellent tool and we are looking forward to Pandora for a long time! Well done Artica!
Pros:
What I liked the most about Pandora is the ease of deployment of the agents, the extensive documentation and the integration of alerts with various platforms such as Telegram, Discord, Google Chat.
Cons:
one of the lowest points that I have noticed is in the area of reporting, graph creation, but as it has integration with Grafana then there have been no major complications.
Rating Pandora FMS
Comments: Pandora FMS is an excellent tool for organizations that require extensive customization and flexibility in monitoring a wide range of IT systems. However, it may not be the best fit for those looking for a simple, easy-to-use solution. Its comprehensive capabilities make it ideal for medium to large enterprises with complex infrastructures that need continuous monitoring and in-depth reporting.
Pros:
One of the standout features is its flexibility. Pandora FMS supports different environments and can monitor a wide range of devices, platforms, and services.
Cons:
While functional, the user interface might feel outdated or overwhelming to some users, especially those accustomed to more modern, intuitive designs.
Nice software, lack of support (no longer supporting Ubuntu).
Comments: Pandora help us with daily support.
Pros:
Ability to program different custom queries.
Cons:
The support. Linux base application are more difficult to set up. Installation is never fluid like for Windows applications. Only supporting RedHat and CentOS, all our Linux product are based on Ubuntu. Why not supporting Ubuntu? This is game changer for our company, we are thinking about using another application if Ubuntu is no longer supported.
ARTICA PFMS Response
3 years ago
Thank you very much for your feedback! The official support refers to installations certified by us (CentOS/RHEL and now Rocky/Alma/RHEL based environment), but that doesn't mean that we don't have customers using unsupported systems, such as Solaris or NetBSD. We still distribute tarball packages to run on any Linux and the process to make it work from the source is documented. It is not possible to document the whole detailed installation process on Debian or Ubuntu because of the high fragmentation that exists in the Linux world, for its dependencies, differences between the boot scripts, or security systems of each distro. All our customers who request support for specific versions are attended. If this is your case, please contact us and we will try to help you, we never leave a customer without support even if they are using old or unsupported versions. Best!
Alternatives Considered:
The Flexiblest Monitoring System
Comments: It helps my job to be more proactive instead of reactive, I have all the visibility of my critical infrastructure.
Pros:
I love the flexibility of the system, iI always say it is like a 'blank' sheet of paper, you can 'write' anything on it. The ore you know the system, the more you can do with it...
Cons:
It could be better at the 'factory default' reports and graphics, the look n' feel of the graphics too.
Pandora FMS is the best solution for system monitoring.
Comments:
Our company provides system management service using Pandora FMS.
Pandora FMS is the core software for our service now a days.
Pros:
I can customize it easily. Thanks to its flexibility, I could integrate it with our systems. Plus, the scalability is also good. it's easy to design HA and load distribution infrastructure.
Cons:
It takes long time to master how to use it. Because, it has a lot of features.
bets application for all the organization
Comments: in this we can easily audit all the logs and it helps to answer the auidtors within seconds and also we can manage our logistics very effectively with this.
Pros:
it easily build flexible and effective platform for the organization to achieve their goal
Cons:
all features are perfect and there are no flaws in it.. i love using tjis app
ARTICA PFMS Response
last year
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Pandora FMS! We're thrilled to hear that you find it to be the best application for your organization. It's great to know that you find it easy to build a flexible and effective platform to help your organization achieve its goals. We're also delighted to hear that you don't have any flaws to report and that you love using the app. The fact that Pandora FMS allows you to easily audit all the logs and provides quick answers to auditors is fantastic. Additionally, its effectiveness in managing logistics is a significant benefit. We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad to be a part of your organization's success. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please feel free to let us know. We're here to assist you!
Permanent monitoring of resources.
Comments: The configuration and interface enable easy monitoring of our systems with great functionality and efficiency, as well as viewing alerts, history, and configuration options.
Pros:
It is a highly adaptable, cross-platform solution that can monitor a wide range of systems and networks. It allows me to be more proactive in my work because I have complete visibility of my critical infrastructure.
Cons:
We have had no problems of any kind so far.
ARTICA PFMS Response
2 years ago
Thanks Americo for sharing your experience with Pandora FMS !
It allows us to maintain an efficient control of our systems.
Comments: It is a flexible tool that helps to maintain tight control and react quickly to contingencies and technical problems.
Pros:
It is a highly adaptable and multiplatform solution that allows us to monitor our systems. Pandora always keeps you in control of what you need by processing responses to generate alerts and notifications without sacrificing web console functionality.
Cons:
There is nothing negative to say about this tool.
Be in control of your servers uptime
Pros:
Basically just how easy is to register a free trial and monitor our servers and and our internal shop system. Since we operate in many countries and we want to provide a 100% reliability for our clients, monitoring servers and their usage, errors etc. is really important, having all the data and statistics at one place is a must have, which Pandora FMS provides very well. Create custom reports or configure as many alerts as you want so you know your bussines is working!
Cons:
You can get easilly lost in the administration since there are so many things in menu and options it can be tricky sometimes
ARTICA PFMS Response
2 years ago
Hello, thank you very much for sharing your experience with Pandora FMS. Thanks for the compliments and I encourage you to bring suggestions and ideas through our forum, they will always be heard!
Pandora is Next Business Building
Comments: Experience with pandora is osm with communication between teams understanding business issues, finding and providing best solutions, usefulness of tools and provides full guidance on that
Pros:
Pandora is most likable software ever because they provide all business problems solutions. I like most useful tool cqll cloud and visualization.
Cons:
There is not dislike or unlikely use able software. Pandora provides every solution for problems with all time customer support.
ARTICA PFMS Response
last year
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Pandora FMS. It's fantastic to hear that you find Pandora to be an extremely likable software due to its comprehensive solutions for business problems. The cloud and visualization tools are particularly appreciated. We're thrilled to learn that you have not encountered any issues with the software and that Pandora provides solutions for problems along with consistent customer support. We're honored that you recommended Pandora FMS based on its comprehensive facilities and strong customer support. Providing excellent service is a top priority for us!
One of the most reliable monitoring system
Pros:
It offers extensive monitoring capabilities. I can track various metrics, including server performance, network health, and even user experience, all in one platform. This has help me ensure all my mobile apps are performing optimally. The ability to tailor monitoring according to specific app requirements is a huge plus. I can create custom alerts and notifications that are essential for addressing issues promptly.
Cons:
While it is generally user-friendly, it can take a bit of time to fully grasp the huge number of features and capabilities. This initial learning curve can be a bit of a drawback. Also, I would love to have seamless integration for mobile app performance monitoring. While it's possible, it could be more straightforward.
Pandora FMS promising solution to replace decades of diverse mix of legacy solutions.
Comments:
We have in our day to day work responsibility for Local, National and International installations.
For decades we made our own solutions, tested most well known third party solutions.
But still we have not found the total solution to replace all we have in use up to now.
FMS looks promising, but we have not succeeded to make it our ultimate resolution.
Pros:
GUI based application to replace legacy solutions, in order to be more productive.
Cons:
We tried to setup and test without help, this appears to be a hard road to go. Guidelines and examples to this stage would be very welcome. This is the major reason we are still not using FMS in poduction.
ARTICA PFMS Response
3 years ago
Dear Nico, We appreciate your comments. We have an excellent support team that can help you with whatever you need, we also offer professional services and it is worth mentioning that Pandora FMS has one of the most comprehensive and complete documentation of the IT monitoring industry, here is the link https://pandorafms.com/en/documentation/ Do not hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to help. Regards.
Highly recommendable monitoring solution
Comments:
I just recently discovered Pandora FMS a few years back and am surprised how far its come along in terms of development and integrations. In its latest version we can see how its ease of use and general development have been improved upon largely. It's always been about pure flexibility and customisation, and it just keeps growing in that aspect. You're never going to have to see information about your infrastructure that you consider you don't need. As an IT consultant for medium and large businesses I always recommend it as a less costly alternative to Zabbix or Nagios, since it provides the same features and more at a much lesser price.
Apart from this, I'm very glad to have had the chance to be in touch with the team behind this software and now that they are very willing to help make a company's work as easy as possible with their product. Apart from that, their general customer service is very efficient and has a very special way with customers which always proves to be helpful.
Pandora FMS
Pros:
What I liked most about this software was that I can motorize all kinds of elements. What is better is that only with one tool you can do all kinds of things: as a network motorization, service-oriented motorization, application motorization and many other things, but for me the best are those three.
Cons:
At the moment nothing bad has come up because what I have been using has not given me problems so I am satisfied
ARTICA PFMS Response
5 years ago
Thank you very much Jorge for your review. Best regards, Pandora FMS team
Pandora is just Amazing for Network Monitoring.
Pros:
I hear about Pandora FMS in a youtube video and started using this one to monitor my computer network system. I'm just happy to get this kind of service. Very helpful, encourage to use.
Cons:
As far as my experience they are totally perfect and smooth performance. So no way to make complaints about this one.
Pandora FMS made my day
Comments: I was looking for a monitoring solution to monitor more than 50 databases (different brands such as Mysql and Oracle), after a while I found a complete solution to add to the same dashboard every single application (CRM, Ticketing System, ...) of the infrastructure along with key performance indicator like RAM, CPU, Disk memory, bandwidth, etc It took me one day to handle the product and start adding other components to the monitoring dashboard. Quite flexible and easy to adapt. Cons: I miss some templates by default to start monitoring as soon as possible
Great Tracking Software
Comments: Keeping track of network.
Pros:
You can keep up with data on your system.
Cons:
There is not any improvements needed at this time.