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What are the best network monitoring tools for remote teams?

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In the era of remote work, network administration has taken on new challenges. Remote teams rely on a stable and secure network to maintain productivity and collaboration. Network monitoring tools are essential for ensuring that these networks are functioning optimally and securely. These tools can identify potential issues before they become serious problems, helping you to maintain a smooth operation for your remote team. Understanding the features and capabilities of different network monitoring solutions will help you select the best one for your team's needs.

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Geofrey Nyangoya

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1 Real-time Analysis

Real-time analysis is crucial for remote teams to quickly detect and address network issues. A good network monitoring tool should provide live feedback on network performance, allowing you to spot and troubleshoot problems as they occur. This immediate insight is vital for maintaining the productivity of remote workers who depend on a stable connection for their tasks. With real-time analysis, you can ensure that your network is reliable and that any disruptions are dealt with promptly.

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To mention but a few -:- PRTG Network Monitor - Allows monitoring of network devices, bandwidth usage, and application performance. It offers remote access via a web interface and mobile app, making it suitable for distributed teams. Nagios XI - Provides comprehensive network monitoring capabilities, including monitoring of servers, devices, applications, and services. It offers remote access and supports multi-user access for collaboration among remote teams. Datadog - Offers cloud-based network monitoring with features like real-time metrics, dashboards, and anomaly detection. It supports remote access and collaboration through shared dashboards and alerts.

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Having a reliable platform collecting information on all critical business processes can help with shorter time resolutions on any arising issues. A visualization of this information can also show a trend should it not be apparent in the immediate period, but rather over a few hours. Giving engineers accurate insight into what is happening live can give them a better big-picture view into the problem. Dashboards like counting active sessions or web connection can help if there is a performance query.

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2 Custom Alerts

Custom alerts are a lifesaver when managing networks for remote teams. These alerts can notify you of unusual activity or potential issues before they escalate. By setting thresholds for network performance indicators, you can receive immediate notifications if these parameters are breached. This proactive approach allows you to address problems swiftly, often before your team even notices there was an issue, thereby minimizing downtime and maintaining a seamless workflow.

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Relying on the vanilla configuration will only help so much. Cater to the company requirements. Using your monitoring and trend info, create baselines and generate alerts accordingly. For instance, disk read/write thresholds are different from mechanical dives to SSD. If you run an SSD environment, you will fire unnecessary alerts for high disk transfers. Session alerts my spike during the morning and taper down during lunch. Alerts must report on what is acceptable for the business and what would violate those baselines or generate risk to the business.

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3 Scalability Options

Scalability is an important consideration when choosing a network monitoring tool for a remote team. Your chosen solution should be able to grow with your team, accommodating an increasing number of users and devices without compromising performance. A scalable network monitoring tool ensures that as your team expands or the workload increases, your network oversight remains consistent and effective, preventing bottlenecks and preserving the quality of service.

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Solutions must be tailored with future growth in mind. Would the solution be easily scaled horizontally without affecting vertical cost and manpower. Is the solution that can be replicated in a container environment or is it a beast you can add to in a virtual environment. Your network monitoring tool should not take up all your time into set up and configuration when there are changes. Reconfiguring and re-applying rules can lead to gaps and mismatch in your monitored data. Build it from the ground up the first-time round.

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4 Security Features

Security is paramount for remote teams, as their networks can be more vulnerable to attacks. A robust network monitoring tool should include features that help protect against unauthorized access, malware, and other security threats. It should monitor for suspicious activities and have the ability to enforce security policies across the network. By prioritizing security within your network monitoring practices, you safeguard your team's data and the integrity of your business operations.

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In today's cyber-age, build your solution with security as a base. It must not be an add-on feature later in the project. Network monitoring will be one of the first lines of defense. Observing remote teams for performance issues is but one thing. Can you track remote team's asset compliance? Patch level? Data protection? Will monitored teams that fall out of compliance be given access back into the network? Can you monitoring solution remediate these threats?

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5 User-Friendly Interface

For remote teams, especially those with members who may not be tech-savvy, a user-friendly interface in a network monitoring tool is essential. The tool should be intuitive and easy to navigate, allowing team members to understand and utilize its features without extensive training. A straightforward interface reduces the learning curve and helps ensure that all team members can effectively monitor and manage the network, contributing to overall efficiency and productivity.

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6 Integration Capabilities

Integration capabilities can significantly enhance the effectiveness of network monitoring tools for remote teams. Your tool should seamlessly integrate with other systems and applications your team uses. This interoperability allows for a centralized view of your network's health and performance, making it easier to correlate data and identify issues across different platforms. With strong integration capabilities, your monitoring tool becomes a more powerful asset in managing your remote team's network infrastructure.

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Using a collection server to scrape metrics from all your devices or to be able to read remote logs or gather statistics can help in a bird's eye view for any issues. Correlation of information is crucial to identify pain points. It is much harder monitoring multiple panes rather than one holistic dashboard.

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