RE: Network Monitoring [7:63532]
Also, Take a look at NMIS - I love it, it's simple clean and easy to use... NMIS - Network Management Information System http://www.sins.com.au/nmis/ Introduction NMIS stands for Network Management Information System. It is a Network Management System which performs multiple functions from the OSI Network Management Functional Areas, those being, Performance, Configuration, Fault. It started as a SNMP polling and statistics viewer front-end to Tobi Oetiker's RRDTool. RRDTool replaces MRTG but doesn't include a front end and backend to handle SNMP polling and display resulting web pages etc. The original NMIS evolved quite rapidly to meet demands of production environments. The backend, polling engine, uses SNMP to collect interface and health statistics for Cisco Routers, certain Cisco Catalyst Switches and Generic SNMP devices every 5 minutes. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=63576t=63532 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Network Monitoring [7:63532]
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On Saturday, February 22, 2003 00:02, Ian Henderson wrote: On Sat, 22 Feb 2003, Kevin Banifaz wrote: Thanks for the input guys. Netsaint Nagios looks real cool, I think I'll give that a try. Netsaint/Nagios rocks. MRTG is also cool if you don't have much time, but if you've got time/energy to spare, roll your own using RRDTool. Unlike MRTG, RRDTool draws graphs on the fly for any period of time you specify, so accuracy isn't lost for periods older than 24 hours (fiddle with MRTG and you'll see where this can be a pain). One suggestion for both of them: Run them from a database. Create a table containing all your devices and what they are, then create a profile of monitoring for each device type. Now, whip up something quick to generate your Netsaint configs. It can be a /real/ pain finding errors in a hand written hosts.cfg file (Yes, I know there is a lint filter for it, but even so, if you don't have to mangle the file, why should you?). Rgds, I use Nagios for network monitoring and Cacti for trending. I agree completely with the notion of keeping everything in a database, and that is where Cacti really shines as a front-end to RRDTool. I am working on a way to do the same thing with PHP and MySQL for the Nagios configurations. If anyone knows of an existing solution for this, please let me know. Thanks much! - -- - ---+ Michael W. Oliver, CCNP | The tree of liberty must be refreshed [EMAIL PROTECTED] | from time to time with the blood of http://michael.gargantuan.com/ | patriots and tyrants. (via IPv4 and IPv6) | - President Thomas Jefferson IPv6 ASPathTree, Looking Glass + gpg key - http://michael.gargantuan.com/gnupg/pubkey.asc - -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.2.1 (FreeBSD) iD8DBQE+WULjsWv7q8X6o8kRAlxLAJ9wOorHjaarK3wdmjtnrxCg6hQHPQCfSufo U7GebW14yLK8xiGx9+el+Fs= =aRmp -END PGP SIGNATURE- Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=63601t=63532 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Network Monitoring [7:63532]
You could try looking for a tool called Just For Fun Network monitoring (or something like that). I came accross it a week or two back and thought it looked quite good. I think it may have been on sourceforge. Regards Peter --On 21 February 2003 22:32 + Kevin Banifaz wrote: Does anyone know of any free or really cheap network monitoring tools, I work for a real cheap company and I can't get them to shell out for HP OV. I appreciate a response. Thanks in advance Kaveh _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=63554t=63532 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Network Monitoring [7:63532]
Check out MRTG - it is awesome and also free. http://www.ccie4u.com --On 21 February 2003 22:32 + Kevin Banifaz wrote: Does anyone know of any free or really cheap network monitoring tools, I work for a real cheap company and I can't get them to shell out for HP OV. I appreciate a response. Thanks in advance Kaveh _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=63558t=63532 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Network Monitoring [7:63532]
For status on *nix Nagios(http://www.nagios.org) is the way to go. For Windows Servers Alive(http://www.woodstone.nu/salive) is a great tool, it's less than $200 or free if you have less then 10 checks. MRTG or RRDtool for trending. -Kevin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin Banifaz Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 5:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Network Monitoring [7:63532] Does anyone know of any free or really cheap network monitoring tools, I work for a real cheap company and I can't get them to shell out for HP OV. I appreciate a response. Thanks in advance Kaveh Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=63561t=63532 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Network Monitoring [7:63532]
nagios is awesome. we use it for our inhouse and client network monitoring. Great free tool! -Keyur Shah- CCIE# 4799 (Security;R/S) CISSP,CCSP,CWNA,CCSA,SCNA,MCSE,MCNE,MCT,CNI Say Hello to Your Future! http://www.hellocomputers.com Toll-Free: 1.877.79.HELLO -Original Message- From: Kevin Stone [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2003 9:29 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Network Monitoring [7:63532] For status on *nix Nagios(http://www.nagios.org) is the way to go. For Windows Servers Alive(http://www.woodstone.nu/salive) is a great tool, it's less than $200 or free if you have less then 10 checks. MRTG or RRDtool for trending. -Kevin -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin Banifaz Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 5:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Network Monitoring [7:63532] Does anyone know of any free or really cheap network monitoring tools, I work for a real cheap company and I can't get them to shell out for HP OV. I appreciate a response. Thanks in advance Kaveh Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=63564t=63532 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Network Monitoring [7:63532]
I would recommend you MRTG, RRDTool, Netsaint (all free), or What's up Gold, Solarwinds Enginner's Edition (they're cheap). Leonardo Kevin Banifaz wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Does anyone know of any free or really cheap network monitoring tools, I work for a real cheap company and I can't get them to shell out for HP OV. I appreciate a response. Thanks in advance Kaveh _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=63574t=63532 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Network Monitoring [7:63532]
Does anyone know of any free or really cheap network monitoring tools, I work for a real cheap company and I can't get them to shell out for HP OV. I appreciate a response. Thanks in advance Kaveh _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=63532t=63532 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Network Monitoring [7:63532]
Whats up Gold by Ipswitch migh do it for you? http://www.ipswitch.com/Products/WhatsUp/index.html Brian Kevin Banifaz wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Does anyone know of any free or really cheap network monitoring tools, I work for a real cheap company and I can't get them to shell out for HP OV. I appreciate a response. Thanks in advance Kaveh _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=63536t=63532 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Network Monitoring [7:63532]
You may also want to look at netsaint or MRTG. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sonic Sent: February 21, 2003 3:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Network Monitoring [7:63532] Whats up Gold by Ipswitch migh do it for you? http://www.ipswitch.com/Products/WhatsUp/index.html Brian Kevin Banifaz wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Does anyone know of any free or really cheap network monitoring tools, I work for a real cheap company and I can't get them to shell out for HP OV. I appreciate a response. Thanks in advance Kaveh _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=63537t=63532 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Network Monitoring [7:63532]
Look at What's Up Gold from Ipswitch. Last I looked it's about $700 US. They have a 30 day eval on thier site. www.ipswitch.com - Original Message - From: Kevin Banifaz To: Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 5:32 PM Subject: Network Monitoring [7:63532] Does anyone know of any free or really cheap network monitoring tools, I work for a real cheap company and I can't get them to shell out for HP OV. I appreciate a response. Thanks in advance Kaveh _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=63539t=63532 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Network Monitoring [7:63532]
Thanks for the input guys. Netsaint Nagios looks real cool, I think I'll give that a try. Thanks again From: Rob Bains Reply-To: Rob Bains To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Network Monitoring [7:63532] Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 23:34:43 GMT You may also want to look at netsaint or MRTG. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sonic Sent: February 21, 2003 3:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Network Monitoring [7:63532] Whats up Gold by Ipswitch migh do it for you? http://www.ipswitch.com/Products/WhatsUp/index.html Brian Kevin Banifaz wrote in message news:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Does anyone know of any free or really cheap network monitoring tools, I work for a real cheap company and I can't get them to shell out for HP OV. I appreciate a response. Thanks in advance Kaveh _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail _ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=63541t=63532 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: Network Monitoring [7:63532]
On Sat, 22 Feb 2003, Kevin Banifaz wrote: Thanks for the input guys. Netsaint Nagios looks real cool, I think I'll give that a try. Netsaint/Nagios rocks. MRTG is also cool if you don't have much time, but if you've got time/energy to spare, roll your own using RRDTool. Unlike MRTG, RRDTool draws graphs on the fly for any period of time you specify, so accuracy isn't lost for periods older than 24 hours (fiddle with MRTG and you'll see where this can be a pain). One suggestion for both of them: Run them from a database. Create a table containing all your devices and what they are, then create a profile of monitoring for each device type. Now, whip up something quick to generate your Netsaint configs. It can be a /real/ pain finding errors in a hand written hosts.cfg file (Yes, I know there is a lint filter for it, but even so, if you don't have to mangle the file, why should you?). Rgds, - I. -- Ian Henderson CCNA, CCNP Senior Network Engineer, Chime Communications Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7i=63550t=63532 -- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
