Network management and monitoring

Enterprises must be able to accurately track network performance to ensure users can access the applications they need. Find out about the latest trends shaping network monitoring software and tools, including expert advice about the steps companies should take to best manage their networks.

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Network management and monitoring News

September 18, 2020 18 Sep'20
Palo Alto SD-WAN gets analytics, Prisma security

The Prisma integration and root cause analysis in the Palo Alto SD-WAN could help it standout in a market packed with competitors. Palo Alto also launched two SD-WAN appliances.
September 17, 2020 17 Sep'20
Extreme launches ExtremeCloud IQ apps, switches

The latest apps for Extreme's cloud-based network management portal include intrusion prevention , IoT onboarding and compliance testing for the wireless LAN.
August 20, 2020 20 Aug'20
Arista will charge a premium for CloudVision as a service

Arista's CloudVision as a service will have a higher subscription price than the on-premises version. The vendor says the new product will have better network analytics.
July 30, 2020 30 Jul'20
Juniper Mist stretches to WAN management

Jackson Electric Cooperative expects Juniper Mist's new WAN management features to reduce the number of customer trouble tickets and simplify access to network performance data.

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What is the difference between SNMP and RMON?

While Simple Network Management Protocol tracks network devices, Remote Network Monitoring tracks traffic. As a team, SNMP and RMON are essential for network management. Continue Reading
The benefits of building a network automation lab

Network teams can build network automation labs to create a safe environment to test and validate automation tasks before running them in production networks. Continue Reading
Guidelines to set up a new business network

Building a new network can be complicated, but IT teams can ease the design process and future management by choosing the right architecture and documenting each decision. Continue Reading

Evaluate Network management and monitoring Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

Benefits of intent-based networking for modern networks

Intent-based networking can benefit network teams working remotely with increased workloads due to COVID-19. Benefits include reduced human error and automated manual tasks. Continue Reading
The future of networking jobs in the new normal

Soft skills will grow in relevance as network pros adapt to a post-pandemic world that includes more remote troubleshooting and the move away from a hard network edge. Continue Reading
Discover 8 network diagramming tools aimed at architects

Network design tools help architects map out the company infrastructure but only with the right product. Explore these eight vendors and their tools to make the right buy. Continue Reading

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Compare the 2 common types of technical debt

While enterprises often incur technical debt inadvertently through inexperience or poor management, sometimes, developers will plan technical debt to establish a market presence. Continue Reading
MLB uses NetBox automation for network configuration backup

Major League Baseball used NetBox in tandem with its network automation project to streamline its configuration backup process and keep its infrastructure systems in sync. Continue Reading
A network automation roadmap to reap tech's best benefits

Network automation's advantages may be many, but to reap them requires certain IT skills. Learn how to prep your team to get the most out of network automation. Continue Reading

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How are network management and security converging?

Network management and security have become even more intertwined now that more employees are working from home. How can enterprises ensure they are keeping their networks secure? Continue Reading
Ensure your backup networking and infrastructure work together

How can you effectively modify your backup process to fit your network speed? Because bandwidth constantly varies, employ best practices for a range of scenarios. Continue Reading
The true cost of network downtime for your business

Network brownouts could be the biggest under-the-radar threat to your network. Calculate the potential costs of downtime to save your organization's productivity and money. Continue Reading