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Network Fault Monitoring vs. Network Performance Monitoring

Every IT administrator knows that users typically complain of two things: the network doesn’t work or it’s slow. When your network isn't working, it’s usually because something is down and we can rely on Network Fault Monitoring tools to notify us. But where do we start when users complain of poor performance? And what tools are available to help us? In these situations, Network Performance Monitoring tools might be just what you need.

Obkio Vision Release: Free Visual Traceroute Tool

After a year of hard work, Obkio is proud to announce the release of our brand new free Visual Traceroute tool! Learn about the story behind our new tool and how IT pros can leverage Obkio Vision visual traceroute tool to quickly identify and troubleshoot network and Internet problems faster than ever before.

How to Detect Network Congestion

We’ve all been stuck in traffic congestion on the road at some point in our lives. Traffic congestion may happen when there’s too many cars on the road, when there’s an accident or a closed street. Network congestion isn’t too different from that - but instead of cars causing congestion, it’s a different type of traffic. That’s why, in this article, we’re running you through how to detect network congestion with Network Monitoring tools.

Network Testing: How to Test Network Performance

Our networks are always changing and evolving. Network Testing for higher speeds, better application and network device performance, and after a new service deployment or migration, helps us understand the impact of changes on our network. In this article, we’re running you through how to test network performance using Network Testing and Monitoring tools.

How to Monitor SD-WAN Migrations

Monitoring the migration from MPLS to SD-WAN networks is one of the most common use cases for monitoring network performance. When taking on any new migration, it’s important to monitor network performance before, during, and after for complete network visibility. Keep reading to learn how to monitor SD-WAN migrations using Network Monitoring.