Automated network monitoring involves scanning for device component failures and examining traffic patterns. Learn how to lighten the load of your network management responsibilities. Network device ...

The best network monitoring tools include Zabbix, Datadog, and Cacti. Compare features, pricing, and supported platforms among our top picks. If you combine enterprise network monitoring tools with ...

Network monitors are an absolute must-have for any network administrator. But which tool, out of the thousands, should you consider for your tool kit? Jack Wallen offers up his five favorites. Image: ...

Microsoft is known for listening to feedback from its users. However, the requirement for a native Windows network speed monitor was neglected for a while and was even missing from the tech giant’s ...

Windows is a popular OS for a reason — the versatility and range of built-in features it provides for users. However, you might often feel it lacks troubleshooting or system monitoring tools required ...

Over the last decade or so, open source development has skyrocketed, and network management software has ridden that wave. Many frustrated IT administrators have turned to free tools to monitor, ...

Servers are complicated machines, requiring cool rooms and regular updates and maintenance to run properly. The problem is, many IT departments are understaffed, and adding server management on top of ...

In this hour, you are introduced to the latest version of Microsoft’s network operating system (NOS) platform: Microsoft Windows Server 2008. You’ll learn about the features that Windows Server 2008 ...

Step-by-step instructions to walk you through network-administration projects that can hone skills in IP addressing, Wi-Fi monitoring, documenting asset configuration, setting up DNS, and more. A ...