### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Network Automation Tools Resources ##### Articles, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Network Automation Tools Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Network Automation Tools Articles [![Transforming Networks Through Automation](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/network%20automation-AS.jpg "Transforming Networks Through Automation")](https://www.g2.com/articles/transforming-networks-through-automation) [ ### Transforming Networks Through Automation ](https://www.g2.com/articles/transforming-networks-through-automation) The last two years have brought a deluge of changes, with organizations needing to accelerate their journey towards digital transformation. The majority of the organizations’ transformation is inhibited by the dearth of automation—particularly for networks that are conventionally known to be sluggish and unresponsive. Their complex, intricate nature makes them susceptible to latencies. Networks that are managed manually take a toll on an organization's productivity, making routine network changes tedious and time consuming.  [ ![Anindita Sengupta](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Anindita Sengupta") AS ](https://learn.g2.com/author/anindita-sengupta) by Anindita Sengupta [![How Intent-Based Networking Helps Build Autonomous Networks](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI053_Learn_Article_Image-%5BIntent_Based_Networking%5D-V1a.png "How Intent-Based Networking Helps Build Autonomous Networks")](https://www.g2.com/articles/intent-based-networking) [ ### How Intent-Based Networking Helps Build Autonomous Networks ](https://www.g2.com/articles/intent-based-networking) Managing networks today is as challenging and critical to your business’ success as it has ever been. [ ![Keerthi Rangan](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Keerthi Rangan") KR ](https://learn.g2.com/author/keerthi-rangan) by Keerthi Rangan [![How Network Orchestration Is Scaling Automation for Success](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI048_Learn_Article_Images-%5BNetwork_Orchestration%5D_V1a.png "How Network Orchestration Is Scaling Automation for Success")](https://www.g2.com/articles/network-orchestration) [ ### How Network Orchestration Is Scaling Automation for Success ](https://www.g2.com/articles/network-orchestration) Networks aren't new to us. [ ![Keerthi Rangan](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Keerthi Rangan") KR ](https://learn.g2.com/author/keerthi-rangan) by Keerthi Rangan [![How Network Configuration Can Keep Your Network Safe](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI034_Learn_Article_Images-Network_configuration_V1a.png "How Network Configuration Can Keep Your Network Safe")](https://www.g2.com/articles/network-configuration) [ ### How Network Configuration Can Keep Your Network Safe ](https://www.g2.com/articles/network-configuration) Networks are an essential part of every business. [ ![Keerthi Rangan](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Keerthi Rangan") KR ](https://learn.g2.com/author/keerthi-rangan) by Keerthi Rangan [![What Is Network Automation? The Key to Scaling Businesses](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI026_Learn_Article_Images-%5BNetwork_automation%5D_V1b.png "What Is Network Automation? The Key to Scaling Businesses")](https://www.g2.com/articles/network-automation) [ ### What Is Network Automation? The Key to Scaling Businesses ](https://www.g2.com/articles/network-automation) Networks are the backbone of an enterprise.  [ ![Keerthi Rangan](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Keerthi Rangan") KR ](https://learn.g2.com/author/keerthi-rangan) by Keerthi Rangan Show More ## Network Automation Tools Discussions 0 Question on: SolarWinds Observability [Can I monitor an application if there is no template for it?](/discussions/templates-58b8ee4a-bafb-41a7-b50c-aa341e268ced) Templates Yes but complex design Answered: Ayushi Singhai on August 30, 2021 Yes. You can monitor virtually any application. You can modify a template, create one from scratch by defining what to monitor, or import a script (i.e. Nagios), to monitor your custom apps. Answered: Maisie Sackett on October 17, 2019 [See more answers (1)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/templates-58b8ee4a-bafb-41a7-b50c-aa341e268ced/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: SolarWinds Observability [Does Server & Application Monitor support Linux?](/discussions/linux-f3094e11-dd60-432f-96f6-e8f3b6bb9b2d) Linux Yes. You can monitor Linux and UNIX® environments with Server & Application Monitor. Server & Application Monitor runs on a Windows Server, but can monitor Linux servers and applications via SNMP or with an agent. Answered: Maisie Sackett on October 17, 2019 [Your answer](/discussions/linux-f3094e11-dd60-432f-96f6-e8f3b6bb9b2d/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: SolarWinds Observability [In terms of licensing, how many component monitors do I need?](/discussions/component-monitors) Component Monitors On average, about 15 component monitors per server. It depends on how many metrics per server and per app you need. Most customers use 15 component monitors per server. 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