Lab - Research Network Monitoring Software

Objectives
Part 1: Survey Your Understanding of Network Monitoring
Part 2: Research Network Monitoring Tools
Part 3: Select a Network Monitoring Tool

Background / Scenario
Network monitoring is needed for any sized network. Proactively monitoring the network infrastructure can
assist network administrators with their day-to-day duties. The wide variety of networking tools available vary
in cost, depending on the features, number of network locations and number of nodes supported.
In this lab, you will conduct research on available network monitoring software. You will gather information on
software products and features of those products. You will investigate one product in greater detail and list
some of the key features available.

Required Resources
 PC with internet access

Instructions

Part 1: Survey Your Understanding of Network Monitoring

Describe network monitoring as you understand it. Give an example of how it might be used in a production
network.

Place your answers here.

Network monitoring is the process of continuously monitoring and analyzing network activity to ensure that it is performing optimally, efficiently and securely. Network monitoring typically involves the use of specialized tools and software to collect data on network activity such as network traffic, bandwidth usa

Part 2: Research Network Monitoring Tools

Step 1: Research and find three network monitoring tools.
List the three tools that you found.

Place your
Wireshark, answers
Zabbix here. Network Performance Monitor.
and SolarWinds

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Step 2: Complete the following form for the network monitoring tools selected.

Vendor Product Name Features

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It offers a range of filters and analysis
Wireshark Wireshark tools to help you identify network
issues and troubleshoot problems.

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It offers real-time monitoring and alerts, as
Zabbix Zabbix well as customizable dashboards and
reports.

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It offers customizable dashboards,
SolarWinds SolarWinds NPM alerts, and reports to help you quickly
identify and troubleshoot issues.

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Part 3: Select a Network Monitoring Tool

Step 1: Select one or more monitoring tools from your research.
From your research, identify one or more tools you would choose for monitoring your network. List the tools
and explain your reasons for choosing them, including specific features that you consider important.

Place your answers here.

I don't have any experience of using any monitoring tools so I am not sure which feature is more important. But from what I search, I think Zabbix is good option as its a open source and there are many good features like live monitoring, dashbord service and frequent report as well.

Step 2: Investigate the PRTG network monitoring tool.

Search the internet for the terms Paessler and PRTG, and look for a feature list. Give examples of some of
the features that you found for PRTG in the space provided below.

Place your answers here.

Logging, bandwidth monitoring, packet sniffing, support for NetFlowOffers both a free version which is limited to 100 monitored interfaces and a paid version which is sold in increments of 500 monitored

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Reflection Question
Based on your research, what conclusions have you reached regarding network monitoring software?

Place your answers here.

I think its a good practice to compare different netoworking monitoring software and select one according to the requirement and how convienient to use it.

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