Item: TotalView
Rating: 10
Author: Zachary Davis

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Currently, TotalView is being used as a network management tool that allows for a concise and consolidated location to view important network diagnostic information. This product is being used by my department within the hospital to troubleshoot issues ranging from bandwidth consumption on a per-interface level to monitor VoIP calls via our Shoretel phone system. Additionally, TotalView provides a quick view of our configured products Model #, Manufacturer, Serial # and the current version of Software running.

Pros and Cons

In-depth device interface performance
Daily Utilization with a historical view
Call Assessment and VoIP phone monitoring

I currently do not have any cons with the software - PathSolutions support is phenomenal.

Return on Investment

TotalView has been greatly beneficial and allows for a quick view of impacted devices within my infrastructure
Bandwidth monitoring and historical tab has been great for correlating past slowness events

Other Software Used

SolarWinds IP Address Manager, Palo Alto Networks URL Filtering PAN-DB, Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls - PA Series, Cisco Nexus, Aruba Networks Wireless LAN (WLAN), Cisco Routers

Likelihood to Recommend

TotalView is well suited for an infrastructure where you are looking for a cost-effective, additive network management tool for in-depth device diagnostic information. This will not be a one-stop shop application, but it does what is advertised very well. SNMP is required for configuration and adding additional devices is quick and simple. This product also works well with Shoretel VoIP systems and allows for a full overview of connected phones along with being able to view calls on an extension/IP basis.

TotalView - An Amazing Diagnostic Tool

Overall Satisfaction with TotalView

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Pros and Cons

Return on Investment

Other Software Used

Likelihood to Recommend

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