Good tools for free networks
Networking tools are one of the essential resources that IT professionals need to use daily in a company. They must be leveraged to their full potential for all kinds of tasks and to ensure proper system stability. But there are literally tons of options to choose from. So many, in fact, that deciding on just one is often a difficult task. And there are also significant differences in cost , with some options being free and others requiring investment from the company.
From an IT perspective, it's true that achieving the best results and minimizing expenses is paramount, but it's also true that there are many instances where cost-cutting is advisable. When working with a tight departmental budget, we as specialists know that there are certain elements, tools, and processes where savings can be made, allowing us to allocate the budget to areas where reductions are unavoidable. Therefore, in this case, we'll consider the need to utilize free networking tools to redirect the budget towards other areas.
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Microsoft network monitor
Microsoft's services are typically based on the extensive experience of their developers, who have consistently found ways to best benefit businesses. This particular tool is an analyzer that provides technicians with comprehensive network traffic management capabilities. It allows for the capture, analysis, and viewing of traffic in great detail. It's a highly recommended tool for troubleshooting network issues and boasts deep compatibility with Microsoft's proprietary protocols. One of its key advantages is its ease of use, allowing users to start leveraging its capabilities just minutes after configuring the service.
OpenNMS
This tool of administration is Deep and advanced, with a wide range of resources. If in other cases we have found services that comply, but do not respond adequately to all needs, this will not be something that will happen with OpenNMS. It has been designed in a very complete way and allows for the execution of performance analysis, access a good system of notifications and use the service anywhere thanks to the availability of a enforcement for devices with operating system iOS (iPhone, iPad). Remote monitoring is very accurate and provides easy access to node status, outages, and any other type of factor that may be necessary to manage the network. Reports, once completed, can be sent via email or as PDF files.
PRTG Network Monitor Freeware
This tool makes monitoring network availability and usage incredibly easy. Its high compatibility , with support for WMI, NetFlow, and SNMP , is particularly noteworthy . Furthermore, while not usually a concern for the technical department, the user interface is easy to use, which is beneficial if you're starting to use the tool suddenly and need to get the most out of it quickly. Like the previous recommendation, it also offers a mobile app for iOS and Android devices.
Regarding the aforementioned options, it scores points thanks to its flexible alert system. It boasts no fewer than nine different notification methods. These can be configured depending on the user's needs and the typical events on the company network. It also stands out for the in-depth reporting it provides, something it shares with OpenNMS by also offering PDF files. The main feature that sets it apart in this respect is the ability to generate documents in HTML, which is a welcome addition. And for greater speed, there are various pre-configured report templates that allow for much faster completion.
The bad news is that while the other recommendations aren't diminished by being free, this one is. Although the full version offers over 170 types of sensors for monitoring, the free version only grants access to 10. And this becomes noticeable when evaluating whether or not it's the best option among these network tools.
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