Ideal for deploying the exact same software version across multiple isolated labs or branch offices. Pre-Installation Checklist
: Choose Network Performance Monitor from the list of available modules.
SolarWinds-Orion-Installer.exe /s /ConfigFile="C:\Temp\SilentConfig.xml"
Under the installation options, explicitly select the .
: Move the .exe file to your target SolarWinds Platform server via secure media (USB, internal file transfer). solarwinds npm offline installer
| Feature | Online Installer | Offline Installer | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Required. The target server must reach SolarWinds update servers. | Not Required. The target server can be completely isolated (air-gapped). | | Initial Download Size | Small (~50 MB bootstrap loader). | Very large (2GB to 3.8GB+). | | Installation Speed | Variable. Depends on internet bandwidth for downloading components during installation. | Consistent. Dependent solely on local disk I/O and CPU speed, as all files are local. | | Update Assurance | Guarantees the installer grabs the absolute latest hotfixes and components at the time of installation. | Locks the installation to the specific version patched in the prepackaged ISO. | | Best Use Case | Environments with consistent, high-speed internet access where you want minimal local storage footprint. | Secure environments (SCADA, Gov, Military) with no internet access, or remote sites with unreliable internet. |
Requires a continuous, stable connection during the entire process.
The SolarWinds Offline Installer is a self-contained installation package. Unlike the lightweight online installer—which downloads components on the fly—the offline installer bundles the core SolarWinds Platform architecture, the NPM module, necessary framework dependencies, and prerequisite software into a single, large executable file. Key Use Cases
Completely independent of the internet during execution. Ideal for deploying the exact same software version
The offline installer is not publicly hosted for direct download. You must access it through official SolarWinds channels: SolarWinds Customer Portal
: For production, allocate at least 4 processors and 8–16 GB of RAM .
Eliminates installation failures caused by fluctuating internet speeds, firewall blocks, or interrupted downloads.
Upload your request file. The portal will process the request and generate an activation license file ( .lic ). : Move the
Understanding the SolarWinds NPM Offline Installer: A Comprehensive Guide
Manually install the latest supported version of Microsoft .NET Framework (e.g., .NET 4.8 or 8.0) before running the SolarWinds installer to prevent issues.
Follow these steps to deploy SolarWinds NPM using the offline package: Step 1: Run the Executable
Used for High Availability (HA) backups or additional polling engines (APEs). Choose Standard Deployment for your primary instance. Step 3: Select Products to Install
