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What Constitutes a Great Network Management System?

The most effective approach to make a decision about new software is by asking the right questions right from the outset. What constitutes a great Network Management System? A great Network Management System is characterized by several important features that contribute to efficiently monitoring, managing, and resolving issues within networks. Here are some (in fact 14) key features:

1. Multi-Vendor Capability

The software must be able to handle all functions for all manufacturers of network technology equally. Often, manufacturer-specific management solutions are very limited to their own devices.

2. Comprehensive Monitoring

The software should be capable of monitoring all aspects of the network, including devices, servers, applications, services, bandwidth, and traffic flow. Real-time monitoring and notifications for deviations or problems are crucial.

3. Scalability

The software should be able to handle growing networks, whether through adding new devices or expanding to different locations.

4. Automation

Automated tasks such as configuration changes, patch management, and troubleshooting can improve efficiency and minimize human error.

5. Security

The software should support security aspects such as configuration compliance and authentication to protect the network from threats.

6. Error Diagnosis and Resolution

The ability to detect, analyze, and resolve network issues is critical. The software should provide tools to identify bottlenecks, latency problems, packet loss, and other problems.

7. Reporting and Analysis

The ability to generate reports on network activities, performance, and trends assists in capacity planning and network optimization.

8. User-Friendliness

An intuitively designed user interface facilitates navigation and software usage, especially for network administrators who may not have deep technical knowledge.

9. Various Devices and Protocols

The software should support a wide range of network devices and protocols to enable seamless integration.

10. Remote Management

The capability to remotely monitor and manage the network is especially important when the network is distributed across multiple locations.

11. Integration with Other Tools

The ability to integrate with other network and IT management tools, such as helpdesk systems or configuration management tools, streamlines overall management.

12. Notifications and Alerts

The software should be able to issue automatic notifications and alerts when specific events or thresholds are reached, allowing administrators to react quickly.

13. Support for Virtualization and Cloud

As many companies rely on virtual environments and cloud services, support for monitoring and managing these resources is also crucial.

14. Extensive Visualization

In an increasingly complex IT infrastructure, it is important to visualize information individually and selectively in a timely manner. Geographical maps, dashboards, or ad-hoc analyses are the appropriate keywords here.

The specific requirements may vary depending on the company’s needs and goals, but a good Network Management System should provide these fundamental features to enable effective and efficient network management.

We Offer a Good Blend of Customized and Standard Solutions

Standard software is no longer sufficient for the monitoring of IT infrastructures; and a customized one is often not economically viable. ERAMON helps you to blend the advantages of both through customized adjustment options within the integrated standard functions.

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