Network Instruments Observer Suite
Enterprise network analysis for LAN, wireless and low-utilisation gigabit
networks
Observer Suite Overview
Observer Suite combines the functionality of
Observer Standard and
Observer Expert
plus adds SNMP device management, RMON compliance, and web reporting.
It provides an enterprise level of network analysis for LAN, wireless,
and low-utilisation gigabit networks.
For maximum 64-bit processing, Observer Suite includes a 64-bit core
and a 32-bit version is also included.
Observer is the only network analyser built from a unified code set.
This unique advantage, the Distributed Network Analysis (NI-DNA™) architecture,
offers scalability and seamless integration across the entire Observer
family. Administrators need to learn only one interface to monitor across
topologies, locations, and technologies.
Gain Greater Visibility
Observer Suite offers network administrators the ability to optimise
devices with a full SNMP management console. Monitor different segments
with RMON collection consoles. View statistics and share Observer results
from any web browser with web report publishing capabilities.
SNMP Device Management
Observer Suite offers a single solution for multi-vendor hardware
networks, including a remote console for SNMP-compliant devices anywhere
on your LAN/WAN or connected by the Internet.
SNMP features:
- Obtain multiple views of device data
- View both readable and writeable SNMP object
- Monitor notifications triggered by SNMP trap
- Maintain compatibility with all SNMP version
- Configure triggers and alarms for SNMP data
Extensive SNMP reporting and trending:
- Report SNMP data in real time
- Collect data for baseline comparisons
- Share findings through custom charts, tables, lists, and graphical
objects (forms)
Web Publishing and Web Reporting
A web browser is all that is needed to view data and generate reports
for non-Observer users (other employees or outside consultants). You
control the level of access. Share reports across the company and automate
report delivery. Obtain current and historical data as well as usage
trends based upon specific stations.
Reporting benefits:
- Share reports company wide
- Publish network “weather reports” for your corporate intranet/extranet
- Follow developing trends to prepare for upgrades or expansion
activities
- Drill down inside any report for root-cause analysis
- Quickly publish reports with ready-made or custom reporting
options
RMON Device Management
RMON is an industry standard for traffic management and packet-level
data collection from multi-segment LANs. Observer Suite fully supports
RMON and HCRMON standards and can monitor any RMON-controlled device
including routers, switches, servers, or hardware probes. Configure
alarms to warn of impending problems.
Key RMON metrics:
- Packets received/sent/dropped
- Statistics by host
- Statistics by conversation
- Lists of events
Full XML/SOAP Support
Obtain access to error, capacity, and historical network data for any
application that supports XML or SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol).
Custom Decode Kit
Add custom, proprietary, or additional protocols to Observer decodes,
including wireless.
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