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Here we look at network monitoring as it relates to network management. It offers a look at behavioral monitoring and provides advice for appropriate tools for managers to use in monitoring their wired and wireless networks.



BROWSE SUBCATEGORIES:	Behavioral monitoring (8), Wireless monitoring (5), Monitoring tools (7)


Behavioral monitoring: 1 - 3 of 8

# 1

Rule your network's behavior
TIP - NetLimiter uses rules and schedules that let you control network speeds for applications. Among its features: You can "grant" bandwidth from one application to another.

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Ports to watch
TIP - Here's a list of some port numbers that you should watch carefully. They are often associated with lax security and security breaches.

# 3

Testing Group Policy security
TIP - So you've hardened Group Policy settings to protect Windows from attacks -- but are you sure all of those settings are working? Contributor Kevin Beaver offers several methods for testing Group Policy.

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Wireless monitoring : 1 - 3 of 5

# 1

Using your WIDS to monitor WLAN performance
GENERIC - "Wireless intrusion detection" -- the very name brings to mind security. But many WIDS products can also be used to monitor WLAN performance, providing valuable insight for trouble-shooting, fine-tuning, and usage...

# 2

Keep an eye on the sky: WLAN usage monitoring
TIP - In this tip, Lisa Phifer demonstrates how to monitor 802.11 network usage for accounting, capacity planning, and compliance reporting by combining traditional network and session monitoring techniques with...

# 3

Eliminating interference thru Wi-Fi spectrum analysis
TIP - As Wi-Fi matures from convenient, as-needed access to full-time support for mission critical applications, companies are becoming increasingly concerned about optimizing performance and reducing radio interference.

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Monitoring tools: 1 - 3 of 7

# 1

Reducing false positives in network monitoring
TIP - Network managers need to be aware of the importance of choosing the right tool to monitor their system's internal counters. In this tip, Brien Posey narrows in on alert mechanisms for Windows servers and helps you...

# 2

Essential security testing tools for SMBs
TIP - Kevin Beaver's security tool overview is jam-packed with detailed descriptions of who, what, why and how to use the tools.

# 3

Network visibility thwarts crime, identifies unwanted traffic
ARTICLE - Networking monitoring tools have helped Vanderbilt University's network team to uncover unwanted and troubling traffic. In some cases, the tools have turned the team into crime fighters.

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