Network Monitoring: What To Look For

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Business )



When choosing network monitoring software, you should look beyond the software pricing. Network monitoring tools can range from the very simple to the most sophisticated. Pricing for network traffic monitoring tools can range from nothing to millions of dollars.

In a network monitoring application, there are several important factors to look for. The first thing you should consider is the cost and functionality ratio. You may choose the cheapest software but it may not have the functionalities to support your network infrastructure. You can buy the most expensive, but it can also have a lot of features that you do not need.

You should look for a network monitoring software that is user-friendly and would not require intensive training before your network administrators can use it. You should also look for an application that is flexible and can run in multiple operating systems.

Evaluate each the application’s functionalities. Most network monitoring software has a dashboard view where you can view all network-related activities. Look for an application that has proactive monitoring. This means that the software alerts your administrators if specified thresholds are reached within your network. This is applicable for disk space and memory utilization. The most sophisticated network monitoring application can not only pinpoint the exact location of the error, it can also show you the parts of business that are affected by the downtime.

You should also purchase an application that allows you to integrate devices or new programs at a later date. This way, you do not need to purchase another type of software to integrate network changes in the future.

An effective network monitoring application can significantly reduce your operational costs. Your network administrators can now rely on your application for the day-to-day maintenance and troubleshooting tasks required by your network. They can even focus their time in other strategic projects.


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