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Last Updated: Dec 15, 2004 
Keeping a close eye on your network performance and throughput is critical. But as your company becomes more complex, the prospect can be daunting. Here's some help.
>> Much of the advice in this week's Featured Topic was writted by Dr. Loki Jorgenson, our Network Measurement/Diagnostics Expert. Go to his page to read all the reader questions he has answered or to ask him something yourself.
Analyst, users differ on value of new network-monitoring approach

(08 May 2003)

Upstart network-management software vendor Fidelia is trying to earn a name for itself as an innovator in the network management field by tying network operations to specific business processes. An analyst says Fidelia's NetVigil provides a whole new way to look at the network, but users believe it's a leap that many may not be ready to take.

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LINKS:
>> Best Web Links-->Network Management-->Monitoring the Network
>> Best Web Links-->Network Management-->Network Management Software and Tools
>> Best Web Links-->Network Management-->Performance Management
ADVICE:
>> Best practices for end-to-end testing
ASK THE EXPERTS :We are trying to set up testing guidelines for equipment (card swipe terminals) owned and/or leased to our customers that ...
>> Measuring utilization
ASK THE EXPERTS :I have a cascaded switch network of 75 workstations where all the traffic is going to the Internet with a static NAT'd IP. I ...
>> Practices for monitoring a network's performance
ASK THE EXPERTS :What are some good management practices for monitoring a network's performance?
>> How should I measure bandwidth utilization on a frame-relay circuit?
ASK THE EXPERTS :How should I measure bandwidth utilization on a frame-relay circuit? Most monitoring tools base "total bandwidth " on a T1 at ...
>> Monitoring traffic
ASK THE EXPERTS :There is packet loss in between my network to my upstream provider. My WAN link is connected with fiber optic cable (using ...
>> Standardizing performance measurement procedures
ASK THE EXPERTS :Dr. Jorgenson,
I'm trying to benchmark data throughput on a Nortel 10/100 switch. I'm trying to confirm throughput ...
>> Monitoring a switched environment
ASK THE EXPERTS :How does one use network monitoring tools with Ethernet switches instead of hubs. I am trying to use tools like tcpdump and ...
>> Planning a network management system: Six easy steps
TIP :By planning your system, you'll avoid spending hours of fruitless time trying to manage it later.
>> Hassle-free SNMP?
TIP :SNMP is simple and useful, but there are things you must keep in mind to avoid problems.
>> Monitor your Ethernet collision rates
TIP :It will let you segment your network for better throughput.
>> You can't afford not to consider infrastructure management tools
TIP :If you can manage the whole ball of wax, your potential gains are enormous.
>> A higher-level look at systems management
TIP :What technology areas will be entering the spotlight in the next few years? Prepare now for Web-based tools.
>> Network management: Why we need it
TIP :Find out about the major fundamentals and players in the field of network management systems.
>> The solution to enterprise performance monitoring
WEBCASTS :At this webcast, you'll hear about a solution for monitoring your networks, servers and applications and find out how to keep ...
>> Best practices for availability and performance management
WEBCASTS :Jon will discuss the results of a recent research report. He'll outline current problems, hidden costs and considerations, ...
>> Methods of tracking and assessing network performance and attached devices
CHATS :Methods of tracking and assessing network performance and attached devices
WHITE PAPERS:
>> Evolution of Network Monitoring
>> Automating Network Management Tasks
>> Network performance monitoring trend analysis quality of service

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