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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How to Prepare your WLAN for the 802.11ax Standard
Currently planned for release in 2019, the 802.11ax standard offers 10 Gbps speeds –up to 40% faster than Wave 2 802.11ac. Find out how this will be a game changer, and why anyone with skin in the game should start educating themselves now.
Network management and monitoring News
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April 17, 2019
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Apr'19
IoT device monitoring added to Nyansa Voyance
Nyansa has added IoT traffic analytics to its network monitoring software. The latest version of Nyansa Voyance monitors the activity of IoT devices in healthcare and retail.
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March 22, 2019
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Mar'19
Array Networks launches monitoring system for app performance
Array Networks launches a monitoring and reporting tool that draws data from the vendor's application delivery controllers to pinpoint application troubles.
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March 15, 2019
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Mar'19
Automation connects 5G, Wi-Fi 6 and other networking trends
At IDC Directions, analyst Rohit Mehra discussed the role of automation in some of 2019's most talked about trends, including 5G, Wi-Fi 6, SD-WAN and the network edge.
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March 14, 2019
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Mar'19
AI-enabled network automation supports milliseconds response time
Enterprises need to respond to network and security events in milliseconds, not seconds. Network automation coupled with artificial intelligence tools can help.
Network management and monitoring Get Started
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How are automated network configuration and management changing?
Could a new generation of network testing and verification tools combine with automated network configuration to mimic intent-based networking systems? Continue Reading
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network configuration management (NCM)
Network configuration management is the process of organizing and maintaining information about all of the components in a computer network. Continue Reading
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intent-based networking (IBN)
Intent-based networking (IBN) is a form of network administration that incorporates artificial intelligence (AI), network orchestration and machine learning (ML) to automate administrative tasks across a network. Continue Reading
Evaluate Network management and monitoring Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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What is Cisco Smart Licensing and how might it benefit my business?
Cisco Smart Licensing, the networking vendor's fairly new approach to software licensing, aims to provide customers with more visibility and control over their licenses. Continue Reading
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Network analytics tools take monitoring to the next level
A network analytics platform augments traditional analytics with automation and AI to provide organizations with data that can help them pinpoint a specific problem. Continue Reading
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Machine learning network monitoring shows AIOps' promise
Machine learning network monitoring tools highlight the promise of artificial intelligence for IT operations, helping networking pros contextualize data and turn it into action. Continue Reading
Manage Network management and monitoring
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Review the benefits of network performance monitoring strategies
This compilation delves into five points regarding the benefits of network performance monitoring, as well as various monitoring tools and strategies. Continue Reading
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With AI-based networking, UNH Wi-Fi gets smart
When the University of New Hampshire's residence halls went wireless-only, an AI-based networking tool from Aruba gave them a closer look at Wi-Fi performance. Continue Reading
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How to monitor CPU usage in SDN environments
Monitoring CPU usage in a software-defined network is necessary to determine adequate network capacity and compute capacity, especially if workloads are competing for resources. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Network management and monitoring Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Understand limitations when monitoring cloud performance
When monitoring cloud performance, organizations need to recognize the limitations that come with SaaS, PaaS and IaaS models, as well as public and private cloud architectures. Continue Reading
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3 types of configuration tools for network change management
From openly available scripting tools to vendor-supplied services, network change management and configuration tools generally fit into three main categories. Continue Reading
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What 5 items should be on your network monitoring checklist?
Device monitoring, visual performance tools and a deep understanding of network data are just a few of the items that should be on your network monitoring checklist. Continue Reading