This software enables network admins to oversee network setup, status, and operational efficiency for servers and associated applications.
One of the standout features of this software is its Configuration Management Database (CMDB), which lets you monitor nearly any network device and displays information to you intelligently so you can take action. Zenoss also boasts a tightly integrated toolset with an open source design that offers flexibility, so you can integrate new capabilities as your organization grows.
If you're looking to protect the backbone of your organization, Zenoss's JumpBox is a great option to start monitoring network devices, availability of services, host resources, and more. The software was awarded the title of the best open source network monitoring solution of 2008 by Infoworld magazine, and it's easy to see why upon deployment.
One caveat is that Zenoss requires dependencies like Zope, Python, NetSNMP, RRDtool, and MySQL to function effectively. Setting up these dependencies can take days or even weeks, which could leave network issues unaddressed. However, the JumpBox for Zenoss addresses this by providing all the dependencies needed within a virtual appliance that you can deploy in minutes.
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