Documentation forNetwork Performance Monitor
Monitoring network performance is a key capability of SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted (formerly Hybrid Cloud Observability) and is available in the Essentials edition. Network Performance Monitor (NPM) is also available in a standalone module.

Why create SolarWinds Platform database backups?

SolarWinds recommends creating a backup of your database before any operation that requires the Installation or Configuration Wizards.

  • NPM hotfix and service pack updates
  • Installation of SolarWinds Platform products
  • Database migrations or reconfigurations

SolarWinds Platform database is a MS SQL database. Create backups using an appropriate version of SQL Server Management Studio.

For more information, search for "back up a database" on the Microsoft TechNet web portal at https://technet.microsoft.com, and consult the help for the appropriate SQL Server Management Studio version.