o Fault

o Configuration

o Accounting/Administration

o Performance

o Security

o Fault– recognize, isolate, correct and/or log faults that occur in the network.

o Configuration – Collect system configurations and monitor consistency.

o Accounting/Administration – For “billable” networks, the ability to track individual user, department, or business unit utilization so they may be charged accordingly. For “non-billable” networks, Administration is used for to manage and monitor access to the network systems.

o Performance – Ensure that the network is operating efficiently and at acceptable levels. Also allows for and assists with planning future improvements.

o Security – Allows for management user authorization and auditing. In a “non-billable” network, this is almost interchangeable with Administration.

So what can I drop in to my network that does all of this?

It’s up to you.

It depends on your needs and requirements and your budget.

Fault – Solarwinds, Zenoss, Observium, Nagios/Icinga, Syslog-ng, Nfsen/NfdumpConfiguration – RancidAccounting – Observium, Nagios/Icinga, IntermapperPerformance – Observium, Nagios/IcingaSecurity – Freeradius