Re: OT: Network Monitoring Tool

There are lots of options out there but in different cases we've got a
pretty good response from Solarwinds and HP Openview (depending on size).

There is also a huge list of open source apps with the major problem of
"immediate support" provided you're running a mission critical network.

At the end of the day, you're usually better off getting a hold of their
AMs/SEs to come down to your facilities and present what they have to offer
AND run a PoC to see it that really works in your case.

* These sessions usually lead to nice discounts if you're a great
negotiator!

HTH
Kambiz Agahian

CCIE Instructor/Consultant
M.Eng Telecom, CCIE# 25341, CCSI# 33326, MCSE, MCSA

On Thu, Oct 7, 2010 at 8:24 AM, Dhack Dheolu <dhackdheolu_at_gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I need a monitoring tool that can do the following:
>
> Monitor the availability, response time and packet drop to all
> nodes.
> Differentiate link up or down to the node with either GREEN or RED
> respectively.
> Monitor all network security devices ie IDS, IPS, ASA ,switches,
> routers etc
> Monitor the availability, response time and packet of each service
> provider on separate view so as to manage the SLA.
> Monitor the bandwidth utilization to each node.
> Analyse traffic to each node (Net-flow analysis)
> Send alert via email and SMS
> Should generate exportable reports
>
> I scaled my options down to two: PRTG and Orion NPM. I was wondering
> if you guys could help me decide on the best option (even those not
> included in my above 2 mentioned). Thanks.
>
> --
> Regards,
> Adeolu Owokade
> CCIE #26495 (Security)
>
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Received on Thu Oct 07 2010 - 11:13:15 ART