As enterprise networks become more distributed to accommodate remote offices and virtual workforces, there is also a trend to centralize IT operations to contain costs and improve efficiencies. By linking corporate headquarters with remote networks, network operations must assure access to systems and applications for both local and remote users. Fluke Networks’ Distributed Network Analysis and Monitoring Solution enables visibility into the LAN, WAN and VoIP application, allowing operations to see remote network and application degradations before they become issues, giving IT operations the power to proactively manage the local and remote enterprise with centralized control.
Remote analyzers distributed across the network collect information and report back to the central console, monitoring the entire network for unprecedented vision into remote network activity seven layers deep. The solution enables operations staff to see granular analysis of traffic, with trends, bandwidth utilization, even the switch ports in use and what is connected to each port. This not only makes diagnosis of network problems much easier, but can also be the basis for making ongoing improvements.
With clear understanding of what is happening in the remote networks and the ability to monitor trends and measure usage, operations staff can head off trouble, tune WAN bandwidth allocation and manage capacity more effectively. By highlighting changes in critical indicators, staff can find problems and identify trends without waiting until something fails and without spending hours reading logs. Data is displayed in graphs, charts, reports and network diagrams, making the solution practical for users of various skill levels and aids in faster problem identification and resolution as well as help resolve finger pointing by drilling directly to the problem source.
And for those who prefer the packet capture and decode method of troubleshooting, packet capture from remote locations is supported. The combination of comprehensive monitoring, combined with powerful remote troubleshooting, automated discovery, reporting and documentation contribute substantially to improving network operations effectiveness and significantly reduce operations costs by avoiding expensive dispatches of operations staff to remote locations. Monitoring, detection and alarming of errors is essential for proactive management of the distributed network and fundamental to heading off problems, improving availability, tracking QoS metrics, and reducing MTTR. View the resources above to see how our Distributed Network Analysis and Monitoring solution enables distributed vision with centralized control.