Network Management Tools Resources
Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Network Management Tools
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Network Management Tools Articles
What Is Backhaul? How to Develop a Robust Network Backbone
A decade ago, nobody could have imagined that buffering would become a distant dream or that something like 5G and wireless fiber networks would put unparalleled internet speed at the heart of our daily lives. Staying connected wherever we go is no longer a fantasy; it’s almost mundane.
by Washija Kazim
WAN vs. LAN
Wide-area networks (WAN) and local area networks (LAN) let computers and peripheral devices connect and exchange data securely. A WAN connects end-user devices and servers across multiple geographies; a LAN connects physically close devices. Businesses use network management tools to oversee network configuration. LAN and WAN have different network characteristics despite their similar abilities to facilitate network interconnectivity and allow users to share and exchange data and resources.
by Sudipto Paul
Top 9 IoT Vulnerabilities to Enhance IoT Security in 2023
Have you ever left your home keys under a potted plant, thinking it would be safe there? But then you realize the pot is in plain sight and is the first place a thief would check if they were trying to rob you. Finding a more secure spot for your spare key and taking other precautions helps safeguard your home and all its valuable possessions.
by Tanuja Bahirat
Network Topology Makes Network Management Easier
When a company has thousands of network devices, the system administrators have to use network management tools to monitor and control the entire network. A good way to visualize that is network topology, which maps all network elements and how they're connected. But how does network topology work and how can companies use this feature to benefit network management?
by Tian Lin
What Is a Network? Why It’s Important for Resource Sharing
While the name might sound simple, networking tends to be incredibly complex.
by Zack Busch
Network Management Tools Glossary Terms
Network Management Tools Discussions
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Question on: SolarWinds Observability
What hypervisors does VMAN support?
VM Troubleshooting
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We support the most common hypervisors. Virtualization Managers supports VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V.
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Question on: SolarWinds Observability
How long do recommendations take to populate?
Recommendations
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Recommendations are automatically enabled. Virtualization Manager's recommendations are grouped by Active or Predicted. Active recommendations need one hour of data, before they are calculated. Predicted recommendations need one week of data prior to calculating.
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How is Virtualization Manager licensed?
Licensing
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Our licensing is easy to understand. Virtualization Manager's licensing is based on the number of physical sockets being monitored.
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Network Management Tools Reports
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Network Management Tools
Spring 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Network Management Tools
Spring 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Network Management Tools
Spring 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Network Management Tools
Spring 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Network Management Tools
Spring 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Network Management Tools
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Network Management Tools
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Network Management Tools
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Network Management Tools
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Network Management Tools
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report











