Re: Network Management Software in Wireless Service Providers http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r17661965 en Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:45:58 EDT Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:45:58 EDT Re: Network Management Software http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18273293 anon : www.solarwinds.com - cirrus..

Very nice item, just started using it - priced right too..]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18273293 Thu, 03 May 2007 03:18:55 EDT Re: Network Management Software http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18257196 rfreeborn : Mod note: commercial posts are not allowed. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,18257196 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 11:48:09 EDT Re: Network Management Software http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17712238 John Galt : Thanks for everyone's comments and recommendations.

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You can download "off-the-shelf" versions here:
»manageengine.adventnet.com/produ···dex.html

Indian software companies are very affordable.
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said by Semaphore See Profile :

A company I am familiar with operates a NMS for well over 100,000 nodes monitoring several individual (separate) company networks, using HP OpenView. I don't know the product, but they explained it to me that they have X number of collectors, which feed up to the aggregators and they feed the top level management consoles. Sure looked impressive. I also got the impression it was a PITA to configure, and wickedly expensive ;)
As a former user of this product during my time with Hewlett Packard, I'll confirm this assessment. Most of the time they have consultants configure the thing for the customer, in fact if I recall correctly they recommend it. As for price let's just say that most of us would LOVE to have that amount for a budget.

BTW Intresting fidn on OpenNMS. Hopefully they have a topology like interface that HP's product had. I found that to be very handy.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17687868 Mon, 22 Jan 2007 08:28:30 EDT Re: Network Management Software http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17680162 Semaphore : A company I am familiar with operates a NMS for well over 100,000 nodes monitoring several individual (separate) company networks, using HP OpenView. I don't know the product, but they explained it to me that they have X number of collectors, which feed up to the aggregators and they feed the top level management consoles. Sure looked impressive. I also got the impression it was a PITA to configure, and wickedly expensive ;)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17680162 Sat, 20 Jan 2007 21:03:41 EDT Re: Network Management Software http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17671159 gmcintire : I'd suggest taking a look at OpenNMS (»www.opennms.org) It's open source and designed as an alternative to systems such as Tivoli and OpenView. Don't think open source = cheap product though, it's designed specifically to handle extremely large networks with a minimal amount of network traffic.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17671159 Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:44:20 EDT Re: Network Management Software http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17667222 AMD Phreak : A network that big I would use HP's implementation.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17667222 Thu, 18 Jan 2007 18:41:37 EDT Re: Network Management Software http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17667113 John Galt :
said by dongato17 See Profile :

Just to clarify, is this network one that is deployed already or one that will be deployed?
To be deployed.

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I had a build of MRTG that was using flat files but the performance was pathetic. Later I had a student rebuild it and told him to set it up using a MySQL db but found out that he cheated after he was long gone. I eventually decided to go with Somix.

I also have a collection of Fluke tools and software and manage my HP switches with ProCurve Manager Plus.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17661965 Wed, 17 Jan 2007 22:13:34 EDT Re: Network Management Software http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17661869 dongato17 : Just to clarify, is this network one that is deployed already or one that will be deployed?

-Hal
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»www.deliberant.com]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17661869 Wed, 17 Jan 2007 21:58:35 EDT Re: Network Management Software http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17661866 mrbueno : HP Openview is a good choice.
»h20229.www2.hp.com/

However, cacti and MRTG should be pretty simple to deploy as well just because it's free doesn't make it bad.

Want support? Try »www.paessler.com/prtg at one time a simple to deploy and use MRTG derivitave. $1,495.00 for unlimited sensors. Demo available here: »prtgdemo1.paessler.com:8080/login.htm

Groundwork is a nice open source/commerical solution: »www.groundworkopensource.com/ with an ISO evaluation CD »www.groundworkopensource.com/dow···oad.html

Decided to use MRTG and need MIBs? »www.somix.com/support/mrtg_repository.php Somix also has a nice MRTG derivitave themselves.

All very interesting and viable solutions. Hope this list helps someone.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17661866 Wed, 17 Jan 2007 21:57:56 EDT Re: Network Management Software http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17661843 sporkme : Are you looking to monitor every sub?

Here's some quick stats on some of the people who have chosen to share how many nodes/services they monitor with Nagios:

»www.nagios.org/userprofiles/quickstats.php

It's a ton of work to setup, and you'll need a beefy box to poll 10,000 nodes, but it is doable. HP OpenView or other big commercial products will also have a very steep learning curve and need lots of hardware - and possibly a "consultant" to get the whole thing running.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17661843 Wed, 17 Jan 2007 21:54:33 EDT Re: Network Management Software http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17661755 butchevans :
said by John Galt See Profile :

I am looking for some suggestions of network management software. This is for a very large deployment (~28 backbone nodes and >10,000 subscribers). The specified hardware has SNMP and MIBs.
What specifically are you want to do? If it is just monitoring, then there are a LOT of very nice options available. Intermapper is one of the best I've seen, though I found it a bit pricy. For your application, it will not be very much on a per node basis, however. You can find it here: »dartware.com/products/intermapper/index.html

If you are looking more for real management options, HP Openview may be a better choice, though that is likely to be a BIG difference in price. I'm not certain on their price structure, so I'm not sure about that.

These are the only 2 that I have used much at all in the commercial arena. I have a bit more experience with HP Openview, but not a lot. Intermapper is a really nice application.

I fully expect to pay (a lot) for this, so suggestions of "freeware" or "cheapware" are not really necessary.
Then, there are the freeware things. Don't overlook these options. Many of these are VERY good applications. You can spend the $$ you have set aside for the software and pay an employee or consultant (not me) some bucks to learn it very well, and even some training for existing employees. I'm not one that advocates freeware over commercial just because it's "open source or die"...but sometimes it makes sense to use this option. :)

Price is no object
Price is always an object. :) It may be that in this case it is not a primary deciding factor, but it is certainly a part of the decision.

Feel free to contact me off-list.
What, and have everyone else miss out on the fun? Nah...:)
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»www.butchevans.com/]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17661755 Wed, 17 Jan 2007 21:41:42 EDT Re: Network Management Software http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17661279 davidpaj :
said by John Galt See Profile :

I am looking for some suggestions of network management software. This is for a very large deployment (~28 backbone nodes and >10,000 subscribers). The specified hardware has SNMP and MIBs.

I fully expect to pay (a lot) for this, so suggestions of "freeware" or "cheapware" are not really necessary.

Price is no object (well, a $1B is a bit much)...so suggest away. A clue about the approximate cost would be helpful (so I don't have to waste a bunch of time talking to sales drones (no disrespect intended, lurking SalesDrones!).

Feel free to contact me off-list.

Thanks in advance!

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www.ipswitch.com What's up Professional, I use it, nice product]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17661279 Wed, 17 Jan 2007 20:29:21 EDT Network Management Software http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,17660577 John Galt : I am looking for some suggestions of network management software. This is for a very large deployment (~28 backbone nodes and >10,000 subscribers). The specified hardware has SNMP and MIBs.

I fully expect to pay (a lot) for this, so suggestions of "freeware" or "cheapware" are not really necessary.

Price is no object (well, a $1B is a bit much)...so suggest away. A clue about the approximate cost would be helpful (so I don't have to waste a bunch of time talking to sales drones (no disrespect intended, lurking SalesDrones!).

Feel free to contact me off-list.

Thanks in advance!

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