With each iteration, open-source network management tools get better. OpenNMS, Zenoss Core, NetXMS and Sensu Core deliver comprehensive monitoring, flexible reporting, cross-platform support and more.

Over the last decade or so, open source development has skyrocketed, and network management software has ridden that wave. Many frustrated IT administrators have turned to free tools to monitor ...

While there are many monitoring tools available to network administrators for port scanning and network mapping, Nmap is the de facto standard. Here's why.

Network discovery tools are really important for keeping an eye on your network and knowing what's going on with all the devices. We take a look at the best on the market.

Network mapping seems to be a bit of a hot topic at the moment. There was an interesting discussion recently on LinkedIn about Prospect Visual, which led to a number of other suggestions being made. I ...

Network mapping seems to be a bit of a hot topic at the moment. There was an interesting discussion recently on LinkedIn about Prospect Visual, which led to a number of other suggestions being made. I ...

For example, on the IDHS network, which supports 20,000 users across 300 offices, automated discovery tools in Cisco Systems Inc.’s CiscoWorks help keep the infrastructure free of unauthorized ...