When assessing Network Management Applications, it's crucial to consider features that enhance efficiency and provide comprehensive solutions. Key aspects include:
Scalability
Real-time monitoring
Security capabilities
Comprehensive reporting
Customization options
Scalability ensures that the application can grow with expanding networks, preventing the need for frequent replacements. Real-time monitoring is essential for quickly identifying and addressing network issues, minimizing downtime. Security capabilities protect against cyber threats by monitoring for vulnerabilities and unauthorized access.
Comprehensive reporting allows stakeholders to analyze network performance and identify potential improvements. Additionally, customization options make it easier to tailor the application to specific requirements, maximizing productivity and relevance. These features contribute substantially to an efficient and secure network management solution.
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Ease of Network configuration management and enriching the capabilities of real time performance metrics. Without these it would be hard to live with NMS.
Infrastructure Connectivity Engineer at Reputable Service Company
Consultant
2017-02-16T13:12:44Z
Feb 16, 2017
Aspects to look out for in any Network Management Application should be its : accuracy, ease of management, real-time reporting to enhance proactive monitoring, at a glance view (simple overview) and event logging/ auditing feature
Accuracy - of an NMS App is mandatory to any effective NMS as this directly impacts its reliability in any applicable form. If the NMS App does not give a precise and accurate report of the actual status of the managed network node, then it needs to be reconsidered for usage.
Ease of management - should be placed on high priority when selecting or considering any NMS App as this will help the users, administrators to simply perform respective activities. User friendliness is a top priority to consider in selecting NMS Apps. There should be no complexity experienced in working with NMS Apps.
Real-time reporting - is the pride of most successful NMS Apps in the industry today. Every business wants to know exactly what is going in real-time. This also enhances proactive monitoring which in a way reduces the MTTR.
At a glance view (simple overview) - this feature provides a glance view of all managed portions of the network. At this view, all faulty and non-faulty portions should be easily identified.
Event logging/Auditing - Fantastic feature is if the NMS App can provide an audit trail of all the events that occur. This provide a detailed sequence of all events from the start to failure period of the managed device(s).
There are other features that should influence the selection of NMS Apps in any organization.
Deputy Leader/Network management specialist of cNMS at T-Systems
Real User
2017-02-15T19:17:47Z
Feb 15, 2017
Aspect of the user friendly and full reliability in meaning to perform full management service for 24hours. Of course easy to handle for 1st LVL users
Monitoring, troubleshooting and service availability - all their alarms needs to be solved proactively as soon as possible.
Backup solution is hopefully standard service in case of any crashes.
proactive capacity management - all products do red light alerting
reporting that minimises comprehension time at all levels of mgt
situational awareness visualisation capability (for when things go pear shaped)
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Network Management Applications streamline operations by automating routine tasks, offering real-time network monitoring, and generating insightful analytics.These applications enable efficient network management by providing robust tools that support visibility, scalability, and security. Their capabilities extend from monitoring performance to automating complex processes, crucial for maintaining business continuity in modern enterprises. Users report enhanced operational efficiency and...
When assessing Network Management Applications, it's crucial to consider features that enhance efficiency and provide comprehensive solutions. Key aspects include:
Scalability ensures that the application can grow with expanding networks, preventing the need for frequent replacements. Real-time monitoring is essential for quickly identifying and addressing network issues, minimizing downtime. Security capabilities protect against cyber threats by monitoring for vulnerabilities and unauthorized access.
Comprehensive reporting allows stakeholders to analyze network performance and identify potential improvements. Additionally, customization options make it easier to tailor the application to specific requirements, maximizing productivity and relevance. These features contribute substantially to an efficient and secure network management solution.
Ease of Network configuration management and enriching the capabilities of real time performance metrics. Without these it would be hard to live with NMS.
Aspects to look out for in any Network Management Application should be its : accuracy, ease of management, real-time reporting to enhance proactive monitoring, at a glance view (simple overview) and event logging/ auditing feature
Accuracy - of an NMS App is mandatory to any effective NMS as this directly impacts its reliability in any applicable form. If the NMS App does not give a precise and accurate report of the actual status of the managed network node, then it needs to be reconsidered for usage.
Ease of management - should be placed on high priority when selecting or considering any NMS App as this will help the users, administrators to simply perform respective activities. User friendliness is a top priority to consider in selecting NMS Apps. There should be no complexity experienced in working with NMS Apps.
Real-time reporting - is the pride of most successful NMS Apps in the industry today. Every business wants to know exactly what is going in real-time. This also enhances proactive monitoring which in a way reduces the MTTR.
At a glance view (simple overview) - this feature provides a glance view of all managed portions of the network. At this view, all faulty and non-faulty portions should be easily identified.
Event logging/Auditing - Fantastic feature is if the NMS App can provide an audit trail of all the events that occur. This provide a detailed sequence of all events from the start to failure period of the managed device(s).
There are other features that should influence the selection of NMS Apps in any organization.
Aspect of the user friendly and full reliability in meaning to perform full management service for 24hours. Of course easy to handle for 1st LVL users
Monitoring, troubleshooting and service availability - all their alarms needs to be solved proactively as soon as possible.
Backup solution is hopefully standard service in case of any crashes.
a combination of ease to use for users but great options for admin / expandability. If it's not easy for users, they just won't use it.
proactive capacity management - all products do red light alerting
reporting that minimises comprehension time at all levels of mgt
situational awareness visualisation capability (for when things go pear shaped)