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What is Network Monitoring? Tools, Strategies, and Benefits Explained

Have you ever faced a situation where a sudden network outage or slowdown impacted your workday, leaving you wondering what could have been done to prevent it? Along with the many frustrations and risks that come with network downtime, this common scenario illustrates the importance of staying one step ahead in managing your network health. But what is network monitoring, and how can it help you address issues before they escalate into major disruptions?

Monitoring Website Uptime with SolarWinds Digital Experience Monitoring

Learn how to set up availability monitoring in SolarWinds Observability's Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM). This step-by-step guide walks you through configuring synthetic probes, setting monitoring intervals, and enabling SSL certificate tracking. Ensure your website is monitored from multiple regions and be alerted to potential issues before they affect your users.

AWS NAT Gateway Pricing: Simple Strategies To Limit Costs

We are often asked about areas where customers overspend on Amazon Web Services (AWS). NAT gateway costs are high due to misplaced data transfers and are definitely near the top of our list. This article will walk you through five steps you can take to find out which data transfers you’re overspending on and how you can eliminate those excess charges.

Trends in AI - Agentic AI with ReAct Agents for Network Automation

AI Agents are here, and they’re making headlines! Featured in recent articles from Forbes and The New York Times, Agentic AI is making waves. Even NVIDIA’s CEO sees the limitless promise of AI Agents to shape the future of tech. In this video, I demonstrate the power of ReAct Agents for Network Automation, using cutting-edge technology.

The Full Picture of Your Network Traffic with Progress Flowmon: The No-Compromise Solution for Network Data Accuracy and Transparency

In the digital environment nowadays, network observability is a necessity, comparing to the past years. IT professionals demand tools that provide unparalleled accuracy, transparency and reliability. Progress Flowmon, a solution that sets the standard in network observability, delivers on these demands without compromise. Our rigorous evaluation reveals why Flowmon is an ideal choice for professionals who prioritize data integrity, accuracy and operational transparency.

Network Modernization: From Legacy TDM to Service Resiliency

Utilities today are focused on the 3-Ds, De-Carbonization and the transition to renewable energy, De-Centralization of energy resources and infrastructure, and Digitalization, with smart systems, grids, and substation modernization. In addition, the need to integrate the IT & OT networks puts the pressure on to increase efficiencies - but it also opens and enables a world of possibilities for the next-generation Utility, flexible to new Telco service offerings and revenue streams.

Building Resilient Businesses: The Critical Growth Areas of Security for MSPs

In this episode of the Beyond the Horizons Podcast, Pete Roythorne speaks with Troels Rasmussen, GM of Security at N-able, about the increasing demand for cybersecurity solutions among MSPs. They discuss the evolution of security technologies such as EDR, XDR, and MDR, and the importance of 24/7 coverage in today's threat landscape if MSPs are to be able to help their customers build resilient businesses. Troels emphasizes the need for MSPs to change their mindset when selling security to customers, highlighting the role of compliance and the cost of cybersecurity as a business necessity.

DX NetOps Accelerates Triage, Delivering Contextual Access to Syslog

Network operations teams face challenges in managing modern, multi-vendor networks due to the need to collect and analyze data from various sources. Teams need to work with logs, events, and metrics, and this data is often scattered across different tools and locations. This fragmentation leads to inefficiency and complexity, as operators must switch between tools and interfaces to troubleshoot issues.