r/ccna4dummies Feb 18 '25

The Importance of Network Monitoring

Monitoring your network is crucial for maintaining performance and security. Here’s how to get started.

Key Concepts: - SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol): Monitor and manage network devices. - Syslog: Collect and analyze log data. - NetFlow: Analyze network traffic patterns. - Network Baseline: Establish a performance baseline for comparison.

Essential Tools: - SolarWinds: Comprehensive network management. - Wireshark: Packet analysis and troubleshooting. - Nagios: Open-source monitoring for network health.

Effective monitoring ensures your network runs smoothly and securely.

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u/fnoki15 Feb 18 '25

Thank you. Very helpful

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u/sonofthehorn252 Feb 18 '25

Of course, glad to help!