SolarWinds Access Rights Manager

What SolarWinds Access Rights Manager is

SolarWinds Access Rights Manager helps organizations review and manage access across IT infrastructure. Its Active Directory and Azure AD reports show who can access resources and when data was accessed. It can automate account onboarding and removal using role-specific templates, while a self-service portal lets data owners manage delegated permissions. Scheduled user-activity reports can be sent to auditors for GDPR, PCI and HIPAA requirements. Listed integrations include Active Directory, file servers, SharePoint, Exchange and OneDrive. The Audit edition covers permission analysis and auditing; the Full edition adds monitoring, risk management, provisioning, permission management, delegated access and remediation. It is listed for self-hosted and web use, with Windows as a platform and hybrid deployment. The Audit Edition is priced on request, and the Full Version is priced on request. A fully functional 30-day trial is available, but there is no free plan. SolarWinds was founded in 1999.

Who it suits

It suits IT teams that need to audit directory and file access, automate account lifecycle tasks, or delegate permission management. The two editions offer a choice between auditing and broader management capabilities.

Limits

There is no free plan. The Audit Edition focuses on permission analysis and auditing; capabilities such as provisioning, risk management, permission management, delegated access, and remediation are listed with the Full Version.

Getting started

1. Visit the SolarWinds Access Rights Manager website.
2. Choose a self-hosted or web environment, with Windows also listed.
3. Start the fully functional 30-day trial.
4. Select Audit Edition or Full Version based on the required capabilities.
5. Use SolarWinds technical support, product documentation, training, or the THWACK community for support resources.

Verdict

Access Rights Manager combines access reporting, lifecycle automation and delegated permissions, with the Full edition adding remediation and risk management. Compare the edition scope and per-contact pricing against your requirements; a 30-day trial is available.