Network Monitoring Software by Intermapper

What Does Intermapper Network Monitoring Software Do?

Map and monitor your entire distributed IT environment with powerful, user-friendly software
 

Map Your Network

Intermapper's network monitoring software helps you create a network map, giving you a live view of your network. Color-coded statuses indicate what's up and down. Various map layout options and icon choices bring your IT environment to life.

Maximize Uptime

When there's trouble, Intermapper sends you real-time alerts via text, email, sound, and more. You'll find and fix technology issues before users or customers are impacted.

Troubleshoot Issues Faster

Spot problems across your distributed environment in seconds (not hours). You and your IT team will save time, reduce frustration, and keep customers and users happy.

 

Features of Intermapper Network Monitoring Software

Automatic network mapping

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Automatically discover and document every IP-enabled device in your network within minutes with Intermapper's network mapping software. Customize your map's look with hundreds of icons and background options. Create hierarchical maps and sub-maps to show specific network areas, such as a floor of a building, classroom, or closet.

Users can export maps to Microsoft Visio and .SVG format for further analysis and documentation.

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Recognized as a High Performer on G2 for Network Monitoring

Intermapper ranks highly in network monitoring for features, ease of use, and support. Read the reviews

Add-on Capabilities of Intermapper's Network Monitoring Service

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Network Monitoring Tool Intermapper Flows interface with graphs and charts showing how network traffic is flowing

Get Visibility Into Network Traffic

Troubleshoot bandwidth issues with Intermapper Flows. This network traffic monitoring tool collects and analyzes NetFlow, sFlow, and jFlow data in real time.

Intermapper helps you easily pinpoint bandwidth hogs, identify trends, and plan for future network capacity needs.

Monitor Your Network from Anywhere

Working from home? Intermapper Remote Access gives you secure access to the Intermapper server from anywhere. Create maps, acknowledge alarms, and view reports from a remote machine.

Remote network monitoring software helps your team monitor network equipment effectively regardless of your (or your devices') location. It's especially helpful for IT consultants, organizations with multiple offices, or managed service providers.

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Remote access options within the network monitoring software give remote network monitoring capabilities
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Fix Issues Fast with a Network Monitoring and Automation Solution

Free yourself from manual network remediation. A network monitoring and automation tool can ensure a rapid response to network events—without involving anyone.

Low on resources and time? With the ability to trigger commands in response to Intermapper alerts, you can reduce remediation time from hours to minutes, allowing your IT team to concentrate on other significant initiatives.

10 Ways Intermapper Solves Network Monitoring Challenges for Real Organizations

Download The Intermapper Use Case Guide to learn how organizations of various sizes and industries rely on Intermapper for a complete view of their network infrastructure.

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Ready to Get Started with Network Monitoring Software?

Try Intermapper and see if it’s right for you. Our 30-day trial lets you map and monitor 500 devices for free.

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Network Monitoring Software for All Industries

Efficient network management tools for Windows, AIX, Linux, or IBM i are crucial for organizations relying on consistent network performance from their digital devices. This means that organizations from all industries – from tech to education – should consider Intermapper’s versatile and dependable network performance monitoring service. Select your industry below to learn why a network monitoring program is essential and how Intermapper can help.

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Government and Defense Entities
Technology Companies
Healthcare
Telecommunications
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Network Monitoring Software FAQs

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What is network monitoring?

Network monitoring involves continuous surveilling computer networks to detect issues like slow traffic or component failure and alerting administrators to prevent disruptions and prolonged downtime.

 

Why is network monitoring important?

Its primary use is to identify potential performance issues and bottlenecks before they occur. Human error and configuration issues often lead to minor performance problems that escalate into network outages. A lack of network visibility is another dangerous side effect of absent monitoring. A Forrester survey indicated that 81% of IT leaders believe network visibility is essential for strong network security and response.

 

How does network monitoring software work?

Network monitoring software sends requests and queries to network devices assets and reports on the results. Every NMS uses a different way of querying devices, but regardless of whether that’s Ping, ICMP, or SNMP, all communications are protocol based. When querying devices, the NMS requests information using management information base (MIBS) or object identifiers (OID) to retrieve distinct metrics that support performance data. The NMS presents this information via the software’s interface.

 

How can network monitoring tools help optimize networks and troubleshoot issues?

Optimizing any network starts with establishing performance baselines. This helps determine which protocols or infrastructure to adjust to maintain optimal performance. Understanding behaviors of devices and ensuring they’re not reaching certain thresholds or alarms helps the operator maximize information and understand the network’s needs.

For troubleshooting, whether it's a configuration error or abnormal traffic fluctuation, network monitoring software helps you quickly resolve issues. Live network maps show problem origins, and status windows provide performance metrics over time. Network automation tools help you identify and fix problems automatically, without human involvement.

 

How do I monitor my own network traffic?

You can monitor your network traffic using tools like Wireshark, NetFlow, or built-in features in your router or operating system. These tools allow you to track data usage, identify connected devices, and analyze traffic patterns. Always ensure you follow privacy laws and guidelines when monitoring network activity. Intermapper is the best solution for comprehensive network monitoring, providing real-time insights and easy-to-use features.

 

Does Microsoft have a network monitoring tool?

Microsoft offers network monitoring tools like Azure Network Watcher and Windows Performance Monitor, which provide basic capabilities for tracking network performance and diagnostics. For a more robust and feature-rich solution, Intermapper stands out with real-time mapping, customizable alerts, and support for diverse network environments.

 

What types of network devices can Intermapper find and monitor?

Intermapper can monitor any device that supports IP technology and is currently broadcasting. Intermapper sends out requests and queries based on IP technology, so if the device does in fact support IP technology, then Intermapper will be able to find, map, and monitor it.

 

How can I get started with Intermapper? What are its licensing models?

Most people start by downloading a free trial of Intermapper. Deploying Intermapper’s free trial is straightforward and intuitive, taking just minutes and requiring only the IP addresses to monitor. You can then make modifications based on your preferences, baselines, and specific measurements. If you purchase an Intermapper license, you can keep everything from the trial version.

Intermapper’s licensing structure is different from other monitoring solutions in that it is straightforward and based on the number of IPs to monitor rather than the functions and sensors available.