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So, if you're here you've either decided to look into obtaining a new network monitoring solution (NMS) or have already licensed Opmantek's solutions and you're looking for where to start. This is as good a place as any to begin.
Why are you looking for a new NMS?
If you have not yet selected an NMS solution, please see our online guide: How To Select a Network Monitoring Solution
Why are you looking for a new NMS?
Start by asking yourself why you, or your organization, if looking for a new NMS. The more honest and detailed you are in the answers your answer the more satisfying the outcome.
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Whatever these are, these three answers to "why are you looking for a new NMS?" are your immediate focus.
If you're still in the selection process make sure you discuss these requirements/concerns with your account executive or presales engineer.
Technical Solutions
- ICMP/Ping
- SNMP Collection
- SNMPTraps
- WMI Collection
- Syslog Parsing
- Service Monitoring (DNS/NTP/etc.)
- Application Monitoring
- Configuration Backup
- Compliance Monitoring
- Device Baselining
- File/Folder Change Monitoring
- Software License Usage
Identify the Products and Solutions you Need
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Next Up
Plan - Architect your solution, determine initial configuration/setup, create processes for deployment and rollback.