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The document discusses the importance of networking in modern IT infrastructure, highlighting its role in communication, resource integration, service accessibility, and security management. It emphasizes the need for network monitoring to ensure operational efficiency, security threat detection, performance optimization, cost management, and compliance. Various types of network monitoring tools are outlined, including performance monitoring, traffic analysis, security monitoring, and configuration management tools, along with examples of popular tools like Paessler PRTG, LogicMonitor, and Observium.

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Network Monitoring

The document discusses the importance of networking in modern IT infrastructure, highlighting its role in communication, resource integration, service accessibility, and security management. It emphasizes the need for network monitoring to ensure operational efficiency, security threat detection, performance optimization, cost management, and compliance. Various types of network monitoring tools are outlined, including performance monitoring, traffic analysis, security monitoring, and configuration management tools, along with examples of popular tools like Paessler PRTG, LogicMonitor, and Observium.

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CURRENT TRENDS

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AND TOOLS:
NETWORK
MONITORING
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NETWORKING - INTRODUCTION
 Networking is the backbone of modern IT infrastructure, playing a crucial role in
supporting and connecting various aspects of business operations.
 Centralized Communication: Networking systems manage and streamline communication
across the organization, ensuring seamless information flow and connectivity.
 Resource Integration: They facilitate the integration of diverse resources, such as file
sharing, applications, and network services, enabling efficient collaboration and resource
utilization.
 Service Accessibility: Networking ensures that critical services like email, databases, and
applications are reliably accessible from different locations, supporting ongoing business
activities.
 Security Management: Robust networking solutions implement security measures like
firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption protocols to protect sensitive data and
maintain secure access.
 By maintaining an effective network infrastructure, businesses can enhance productivity,
support scalability, and safeguard their digital assets.
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WHY DO WE NEED TO MONITOR NETWORKS ?
 Operational Efficiency: Effective network monitoring ensures that all systems are functioning
smoothly, allowing for quick identification and resolution of issues. This prevents disruptions
and maintains the continuity of business operations.
 Security Threat Detection: Continuous monitoring helps in early detection of potential security
threats, such as unauthorized access or malicious activities. This proactive approach helps in
mitigating risks and protecting sensitive data from breaches.
 Performance Optimization: By analyzing network performance, monitoring tools can identify
bottlenecks and inefficiencies. This allows for adjustments and improvements to optimize
network speed and reliability, enhancing overall user experience.
 Cost Management: Monitoring helps in identifying and addressing issues that could lead to
increased costs, such as inefficient bandwidth usage or hardware malfunctions. Early detection
can prevent expensive repairs or upgrades and helps in better budget management.
 Compliance and Reporting: For businesses subject to regulatory requirements, network
monitoring assists in ensuring compliance by providing necessary documentation and reports
on network activity and security.
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF NETWORK
MONITORING TOOLS
1. Network Performance Monitoring (NPM) Tools:
 Purpose: Measure and manage the performance of network infrastructure.
 Examples: SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor, PRTG Network
Monitor.
 Features: Monitor network traffic, latency, bandwidth usage, and device
health.
2. Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) Tools:
 Purpose: Analyze network traffic patterns and identify anomalies.
 Examples: NetFlow Analyzer, Wireshark.
 Features: Detailed traffic flow analysis, protocol analysis, and network
mapping.
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF NETWORK
MONITORING TOOLS

3. Network Security Monitoring (NSM) Tools:


 Purpose: Detect and respond to security threats and vulnerabilities.
 Examples: Snort, Suricata.
 Features: Intrusion detection, threat intelligence, and real-time alerting.
4. Network Configuration Management (NCM) Tools:
 Purpose: Manage and track network device configurations and changes.
 Examples: SolarWinds Network Configuration Manager, ManageEngine
Network Configuration Manager.
 Features: Configuration backups, change tracking, and compliance auditing.
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF NETWORK
MONITORING TOOLS

5. Network Availability Monitoring Tools:


 Purpose: Ensure network components are up and running.
 Examples: Nagios, Zabbix.
 Features: Uptime monitoring, outage alerts, and service availability reports.
6. Bandwidth Monitoring Tools:
 Purpose: Monitor and analyze network bandwidth usage.
 Examples: Bandwidth Monitor, NetFlow Analyzer.
 Features: Bandwidth utilization, peak usage times, and traffic analysis.
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF NETWORK
MONITORING TOOLS
7. Network Diagnostic Tools:
 Purpose: Troubleshoot and resolve network issues.
 Examples: Ping, Traceroute, MTR.
 Features: Packet loss detection, route tracing, and latency measurement.
8. Wireless Network Monitoring Tools:
 Purpose: Monitor and optimize wireless network performance.
 Examples: Ekahau, AirMagnet.
 Features: Signal strength analysis, interference detection, and access point
management.
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POPULAR NETWORK MONITORING


TOOLS
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Paessler PRTG

 The Paessler PRTG network monitoring tool offers comprehensive


network monitoring suitable for businesses of many sizes. This
dynamic Windows-based solution can monitor a variety of IT assets,
like firewalls, servers and databases.
 Valuable features include real-time alerts through email and SMS
based on custom thresholds; an intuitive UI with customizable
dashboards that display server metrics like CPU load and RAM
utilization; and failover-tolerant, distributed monitoring.
 It can monitor up to 1,000 devices. Paessler offers a cloud-hosted
version as well. There is no free version, but you can download a
free trial version.
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LogicMonitor
LogicMonitor is a cloud-based SaaS service designed to monitor physical,
virtual and cloud networks.
 Admins need to install only a small client app on Linux or Windows systems
to enable automated discovery of devices like routers, servers and
applications.
 The ready-to-use dashboard displays real-time performance indicators,
system errors and statuses, sourced from over 20 protocols like SNMP and
JMX. Service alerts can be prioritized, with customizable escalation rules
and reports available in various formats.
 Report configuration does require prior knowledge of desired metrics.
 Offers a free trial. Pricing is based on the number of devices, not individual
monitors.
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 Observium is a network monitoring platform that offers a user-friendly


interface to monitor your network’s health and status.
 It easily discovers a diverse range of devices and operating systems,
including Cisco, Windows and Linux. While it primarily uses SNMP for
discovery and monitoring, it can incorporate data from other protocols like
syslog and IPMI.
 Observium is best suited for medium to large networks.
 The paid version provides periodic notifications. Observium has both a free
Community edition and commercial subscriptions. For open-source
enthusiasts, LibreNMS, a fork of Observium’s last GPL-licensed version, is
available.
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