I'm struggling with some tricky network problems, like unexpected latency spikes and brief outages that seem to pop up randomly. Regular logging and monitoring tools aren't giving me enough insight to pinpoint the issues. I'm curious if anyone here has experience with services or tools that specifically help with these kinds of intermittent problems.
Here's what I'm hoping to find out:
1. Are there any vendors or consultants that specialize in network validation or testing for these elusive issues?
2. What's the typical cost for one-off diagnostic work versus ongoing monitoring?
3. Any software solutions or appliances you would recommend for effectively capturing and analyzing these intermittent issues? Self-hosted options are a bonus, but I'm open to cloud-based ones too.
4. Have you personally had success with any tools or approaches that really helped you identify and resolve similar problems?
I appreciate any recommendations or insights you can share!
1 Answer
LiveAction is a powerful tool that can give you detailed performance data about your network. Just make sure you understand how your network equipment operates; otherwise, you might misinterpret the data. It’s pricey, though—definitely not a budget-friendly option. Starting with an SNMP network management system that can log interface discards can be very helpful too. Instead of focusing solely on utilization graphs, check for packet discards. This can be due to congestion, security policies, or even faulty cables. Also, watch out for interfaces requesting Flow Control PAUSE frames because that indicates a possible congestion issue.
Totally agree, understanding your equipment is key! I once misread data from a similar tool because I didn’t grasp the basics.