Riverbed NetProfiler

The Riverbed NetProfiler is a network performance monitoring and analysis tool designed to provide visibility into network traffic across hybrid environments. According to the vendor, this solution is aimed at small to large enterprises and is used by IT professionals, network administrators, network engineers, and IT operations teams. It is particularly relevant for industries such as healthcare and financial services that require robust network performance and security.

Key Features

Hybrid Network Traffic Monitoring: The Riverbed NetProfiler offers visibility into network traffic across hybrid environments, including on-premises and cloud-based networks. It monitors and analyzes network traffic from various sources such as routers, switches, and virtual machines, according to the vendor. This functionality enables IT professionals to identify and troubleshoot performance issues, optimize network resources, and ensure a smooth user experience.

Unified Network Performance Monitoring: The NetProfiler consolidates network performance data from multiple sources into a single, unified view, according to the vendor. It provides real-time monitoring and analysis of network performance metrics, including latency, packet loss, and bandwidth utilization. This capability helps IT teams quickly identify and resolve network issues, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime.

NetFlow-based Bandwidth Analysis: The NetProfiler utilizes the NetFlow network protocol to collect and analyze data on network traffic and bandwidth usage, according to the vendor. It provides insights into the applications, protocols, and users consuming network resources. This feature enables IT professionals to optimize bandwidth allocation, detect anomalies, and plan for capacity upgrades.

High-Risk Subnet Monitoring: The NetProfiler allows IT teams to define and monitor high-risk subnets within the network, according to the vendor. It monitors traffic patterns, behavior, and security events within these subnets, helping identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities. This proactive approach enables IT teams to take necessary mitigation measures.

Application Performance Monitoring: The NetProfiler provides insights into application performance across the network, according to the vendor. It enables IT professionals to monitor the performance of critical applications, identify bottlenecks, and troubleshoot issues that may impact user experience. This feature helps optimize application delivery and ensure efficient utilization of network resources.

Real-Time Alerts and Notifications: The NetProfiler allows for the setup of customized alerts and notifications for specific network events and performance thresholds, according to the vendor. This feature ensures that network administrators and engineers are promptly informed about any anomalies or performance degradation, allowing them to take immediate action.

Historical Performance Reporting: The NetProfiler offers comprehensive historical performance reporting capabilities, according to the vendor. It allows IT professionals to generate detailed reports on network performance metrics over time, facilitating trend analysis and capacity planning. This feature helps track network performance improvements and provides insights for future infrastructure enhancements.

Multi-Vendor Device Support: The NetProfiler supports a wide range of network devices from various vendors, according to the vendor. This ensures compatibility and ease of integration into existing network infrastructures. This feature enables IT teams to monitor and manage network performance across heterogeneous environments without limitations.

Customizable Dashboards: The NetProfiler provides customizable dashboards that allow IT professionals to tailor the monitoring and analysis interface according to their specific needs, according to the vendor. This feature enables users to prioritize critical metrics, visualize data in a way that suits their workflows, and access relevant information at a glance.

Traffic Forensics and Analysis: With the NetProfiler, IT teams can perform detailed traffic forensics and analysis to understand the root cause of network issues, according to the vendor. It provides granular visibility into network traffic patterns, allowing for in-depth investigation and troubleshooting. This feature helps accelerate problem resolution and enhances overall network performance.