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Re: [PLUG] Speaking of network monitoring......
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jeff wrote:
> I just got one of the Network World emails which stated that network
> pros spend an inordinate amount of time troubleshooting network
> problems. This goes against the data that shows spending increasing for
> monitoring tools.
>
> Funny, that.
> I think the article parallels some of my research, in that people either
> aren't using the right tools or aren't using the tools right. Or something.
>
> If this is something we can get into here, what do YOU use? What do you
> recommend? What are the above-referenced folks missing?
>
We have some Network General sniffers that are begging to be replaced
with a more open solution.
(we've been getting a disappointing run-around from the vendor (whoever
owns it now) regarding support).
Is there a similar network analysis tool w/GUI frontend?
I'd also like to play with netflow analysis, but the boss nixed the tool
we were looking at. recommendations?
> I set up MRTG a while back. It seems to be good for baseline and
> historical data. In addition, there's a bit of freeware (Win/lin)
> called The Dude, which does everything from discovery to graphical ping
> and snmp. I have the output splayed across a 2x2 matrix of 22" monitors
> so the gang can see the status of the network at any time. It never
> fails to impress the hell out of people who are brave enough to enter
> Area 51 (where MIS lives).
>
> I'm short one log viewer/analyzer. As the servers are Windows, I'm
> having a bit of difficulty finding acceptable solutions. I'm looking at
> either platform for the monitor, but prefer linux. The Win solutions
> start around $2k, which seems silly. The lin programs seem to want to
> convert to syslog and go from there.
>
> Is there a less complex solution?
>
we switched to Arcsight, and it seems to everything asked of it.
the web interface is a little too javascripty (anything that interferes
with a simple cut/paste is bad, guys!)
Idunno what the implementation cost was ...
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