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
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August 20, 2019
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Aug'19
VMware acquisition of Veriflow to bolster vRealize platform
The VMware acquisition of Veriflow is expected to help vRealize users determine the integrity of a network design before it goes into production.
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August 19, 2019
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Aug'19
IT favors open source networking over Cisco ACI, VMware NSX
Companies are turning to open source network automation tools as less expensive, good-enough alternatives to Cisco ACI and VMware NSX.
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August 09, 2019
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Aug'19
Entuity is latest Park Place Technologies acquisition
The terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed, but Park Place Technologies hopes to make Entuity a key component of its multivendor service delivery model.
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August 07, 2019
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Aug'19
Itential adds new network automation tool to portfolio
Automation Gateway is a new stand-alone application within the Itential Automation Platform architecture. It aims to integrate existing automation and transform scripts into APIs.
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What are the steps I should take for network transformation?
The path to digital transformation has three points that all organizations should reach to ensure their network is ready for digital transformation. Continue Reading
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What is network automation, and what can it do for you?
This feature explores what network automation is and its influence on organizations. It also discusses assumptions about its effect on network engineers and similarities with SDN. Continue Reading
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What is NetOps? Start with these 5 common questions
This compilation is an essential starting point for NetOps novices. These five common questions explore what NetOps is, how it can benefit networks and its effect on network teams. 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 are the top 3 network analytics use cases?
Network analytics use cases illustrate some of the benefits that companies are receiving from network analysis tools. Gauging network performance is just one key area. Continue Reading
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How can network security analytics detect and thwart threats?
Network security analytics gives organizations an additional level of protection against malicious attacks. It works closely with network analytics tools. Continue Reading
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Why streaming telemetry tops SNMP in tracking network performance
SNMP isn't going away anytime soon, but streaming telemetry is a much more effective way to generate critical alerts and measure network performance. Continue Reading
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Top enterprise network challenges include agility, product hype
Product hype and network agility are some of the primary network challenges for modern enterprises, according to networking experts. Read up on their insights and advice. Continue Reading
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The top AIOps use cases in network performance management tools
AIOps use cases in network performance management include automating certain network functions, including traffic analysis. But the data could be difficult to digest. Continue Reading
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Discover 3 real-world network automation use cases
The real benefits of network automation are managing multiple network devices at once. Larger networks, in particular, can benefit from these network automation use cases. 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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Can you integrate legacy network monitoring and analytics?
Legacy network monitoring and new analytics tools don't often mix. One workaround is APIs, but a better option is to upgrade older management software. Continue Reading
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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