Network monitoring is the continuous process of observing a network’s health, performance, and security so teams can detect issues early, troubleshoot fast, and prove service levels. What it should actually track is anything that predicts or explains user impact: availability, latency, loss, throughput, device health, application reachability, and security signals....
What Is 24/7 Network Monitoring and Why Does It Matter?
24/7 network monitoring is the continuous, around-the-clock observation of network health, performance, and security so issues are detected and addressed at any time, including nights, weekends, and holidays. It matters because outages and cyber incidents do not follow business hours, and fast detection is often the difference between a minor...
What SMBs Can Learn from YouTube’s NFL Streaming Test
When YouTube streamed its first exclusive NFL game for free last week, over 17 million people tuned in at the same time. For NFL fans hosting watch parties, the nightmare scenario would have been the feed stuttering or dropping mid-game. According to The Verge, YouTube even had a “Doomsday Armageddon”...