Software: Network Management

Network Monitoring software assesses and evaluates computer systems and networks in order to maximize availability of system resources. These applications provide an integrated solution for ongoing observation, evaluation and forecasting as well as historical assessments. Organizations use the sophisticated diagnostic tools provided by Network Monitoring software to identify problem areas and make strategic resource decisions regarding their technology operations. Network Monitoring software is related to Application Monitoring software, Network Security software and Systems Management software.

Software Tools for network management:

connet to Inventory tracking

connet to License metering

connet to Software distribution

connet to Trouble ticketing

connet to Simulation modeling

connet to Workload generators

connet to Network utilization overviews

Network management software is designed to provide automated support for some or all of the network management functions. Network management software systems are used to perform some of the functions of monitors and analyzers, identify errors, run diagnostic tests, monitor entire an network, compile statistics, and prepare real-time management reports. Network management software systems are important because they signify improved or deteriorating conditions.

Today's IT environments suffer from four common network performance management mistakes:

connet to Focusing on change management procedures but not managing change proactively

connet to Making most changes manually, with little or no automation

connet to Segregating network performance management and network change management teams and tools

connet to Giving greater network configuration and administration access to extended IT staff than is really needed for them to do their jobs

There are dozens of network management tools available. Some software tools support configuration management, some support performance and fault management, while some attempt to do both. Some tools have modules to support the help desk providing end user support. You can look into the heavy-duty commercial grade network management systems like HP OpenView, Micromuse NetCool, and SolarWinds.