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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
Does Server & Application Monitor support Linux?
Linux
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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.
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Question on: SolarWinds Observability
In terms of licensing, how many component monitors do I need?
Component Monitors
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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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Question on: SolarWinds Observability
What is SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor used for?
What is SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor used for?
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SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor is a comprehensive network monitoring solution that provides real-time visibility into the performance of network devices and helps identify and troubleshoot issues for optimal network management.
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NPM Gives the great monitoring visibility of your network hard ware like CPU , response time, memory utilization. over the last 2 decades they built the module so extensively that you can monitor any device which support SNMP MIB2. it is a great tool for the reporting and charting of network hardware statistics.
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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











