Hello
I have previously used Orion/NPM for an extended period of time and trialled APM when it was an add in module. While I wasn't looking, APM morphed into SAM and appears to have taken on some of NPMs functionality and is now also a stand-alone product.
I'm now in a new role and need to assess both NPM and SAM to determine which is the more suitable monitoring tool. In my previous role, the monitoring was more about Network so NPM was the right product. Now the Network vs. Server priority may be 50/50 so it is not so clear if NPM or SAM is the better choice.
To add to the complexity, there may be a mix of VMware, NetApp, Nexus, Citrix in some of the individual client sites.
Is there a whitepaper or guide to assist in choosing between the two? I have been searching but cannot find a definitive list of NPM vs. SAM features to choose one or the other.
thanks
Monitor Man