Geek Speak: Network Monitoring Fundamentals

Have you been considering a network performance management platform? Do you already have one implemented but are thinking about other options? Maybe you’re looking to reduce costs, or perhaps you want more ease of use out of your monitoring system’s user interface. If so, this SolarWinds webcast about the fundamentals of network monitoring will be worth your time.

Your organization may already use network performance management tools. Even so, you may find this webcast hosted by SolarWinds Head Geek, Josh Stephens helpful. 

In this webcast, Josh explains the basics of network fault & performance management including:

• A brief introduction into networking fundamentals and key terms
• What is a baseline?  Why and when should I create one? 
• Understanding fault management systems and how they operate.
• What does a network performance management solution do exactly? How do they work?
• Best practices & the top five performance management practices

Get a refresher course on networking basics as well as some ideas on how you can optimize your network performance management system.

A look at Orion Network Performance Monitor, the flagship product of Solar Winds which is easy to use, can work with your existing network components using SNMP and can be set up in less than an hours worth of time.

Want to know more about SNMP? Here is a quick overview.

There is also an introduction to Thwack.com, which is Solar Winds’ community of fellow network administrators and network engineers. This community is available to help with all sorts of network configuration issues.

Plus, an excellent question and answer session is at the end that goes over things that those who are just starting out in the networking field should know – including where to find the right resources to help you on your way. This is all a part of Solar Winds’ Geek Speak series, and you can find even more resources on network monitoring fundamentals on the site.