iAM:Networks Traffic
Analyser
Traffic Analyser monitors bandwidth utilisation
gathering data on the types and volumes of traffic running on the
network. It proactively sends alerts when network utilisation starts
to become saturated and can tell you which applications, servers and
users are contributing to the congestion and by how much.
Why is this necessary?Network saturation is a common cause of poor Business
Service performance. It's essential to understand the causes of bandwidth
problems in order to be able to apply the correct fix. iAM:Networks
Traffic Analyser not only gives you this information in an
easy-to-understand format, but it can also proactively warn you of
increasing bottlenecks before they impact user productivity.
How does iAM:Networks Traffic Analyser
do it?
Using detectors placed at strategic points on the
network, Traffic Analyser can monitor overall network traffic, point to
point and by application. User defined thresholds can be set in order to
trigger alerts when bandwidth utilisation exceeds them.
The Traffic Analyser stores data in a central
repository. Using web-based reporting/graphing you can analyse the total
network usage or network traffic by type. A drill down feature allows you
to analyse the causes of traffic bottlenecks.
What alerting mechanism does
iAM:Networks Traffic Analyser use?
When total bandwidth or protocol (e.g. http, ftp, mail)
usage exceeds user-defined thresholds, alerts can be sent. Basic actions
include:
Pop-ups, email, paging/SMS messages, links to Enterprise
Management systems, links to help desks.
System Requirements
The Traffic Analyser comes with its own hardware and
software (Linux based) for the central data consolidator and network
traffic detector(s). All that is necessary is to plug the detector into
the network at chosen points.
A single central data consolidator can handle up to 5
network traffic detectors, and multiple central data consolidators can be
connected for a complete view and analysis.
How does iAM:Networks Traffic Analyser
benefit my business?
Network congestion causes poor Business Service
performance, which in turn leads to reduced user productivity, lost
profit, and many other business problems. You need to address these
problems and return your IT business processes to optimum performance
quickly.
iAM:Networks Traffic Analyser provides the essential
information about a key component of a Business Service, the network, and
helps you regain optimum productivity with accurately targeted investment.
For example, iAM:Networks Traffic Analyser can provide
detailed statistics to demonstrate that not just additional bandwidth is
required, but how much. Conversely, you may have been considering a
bandwidth upgrade only to discover that part of your resources are being
utilised by unsanctioned web and mp3 music downloads.
What type of organisations use
iAM:Networks Traffic Analyser?
The Traffic Analyser is a cost-effective solution for
any organisation that needs to monitor and maximise the performance of its
networks. It is essential for any organisation that needs to ensure
availability and performance of key Business Services. |
