Knowing what’s going on in your network is the best way to keep it all running smoothly. Being able to spot problems before they happen will make you a legend in the IT room and in the board room!
Using comprehensive system monitoring tools to filter, sort and display the millions of system events is an excellent way to stay on top of a busy network. These tools allow you to quickly assess the state of your network and spot problems or security breaches before or as they happen. By seeing and acting on warning signs, you can prevent them from becoming critical issues.
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The thing I hate to see is when a business expands beyond the means of its server capacity, some IT professionals kill event monitoring first as a way to squeeze just a little more bandwidth and speed into an outdated and overtaxed infrastructure while waiting for the red tape to be cut in getting an upgrade or expansion. The little boost that offers comes at a huge defensive price, and there are better ways to manage traffic.