Automated network monitoring involves scanning for device component failures and examining traffic patterns. Learn how to lighten the load of your network management responsibilities. Network device ...

Over the last decade or so, open source development has skyrocketed, and network management software has ridden that wave. Many frustrated IT administrators have turned to free tools to monitor, ...

The best network monitoring tools include Zabbix, Datadog, and Cacti. Compare features, pricing, and supported platforms among our top picks. If you combine enterprise network monitoring tools with ...

In the last issue of the Network Optimization newsletter, I highlighted a few survey results from IDC and Ipanema Technologies’ poll of more than 100 multi-national network managers. The gist of the ...

Though not all peer-to-peer applications are evil, they are frequently recreational in nature. As such, they tend to generate network traffic that businesses often like to limit, usually by means of ...

Computerworld recently showcased 10 great free network management tools. Readers responded with some of their own favorites, so I’m going to take a look at those tools and report on their capabilities ...

The Internet is the backbone of businesses today. Slow speeds, frequent disconnects, and laggy performance make daily operations difficult. Sound familiar? You’re not alone—many companies struggle to ...

Free load balancers present an excellent opportunity to maximize performance without breaking the budget if you're seeking a solid solution to improve the security and efficiency of your network.