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A Winning Strategy in RMON vs. SNMP

Remote monitoring allows authorized users to manage data that is integral to daily operations. Having streamlined control of your clients' networks lets them set up new connections, give authority and access to documents and maintain computer security.

Companies use SNMP software across local area networks (LANs) to monitor network devices that warrant attention or configuration vs. RMON software, which lets users control the flow of information in their networks and manage and monitor individual users across software platforms.

SNMP vs. RMON 

Benefits of SNMP

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a common protocol for managing a computer network. SNMP collects information from and configures network devices including servers, hubs, switches and routers over an Internet Protocol (IP) network.

SNMP allows a user to:

  • Monitor network performance
  • Audit network usage
  • Detect network faults
  • Detect inappropriate access
  • Configure remote devices

SNMP is simple, as its name implies. It collects information that has a minimal impact on daily operations and continues to work despite other network errors. It is the first line of defense when retrieving information across a network.

Benefits of RMON

Remote Network Monitoring (RMON) is part of a management information base (MIB) that is an extension of an SNMP, allowing an administrator or a set of authorized personnel to monitor, analyze and troubleshoot network issues from a central site. RMON differs from SNMP in that it can set thresholds for alarming, can be supported through different types of software and goes more in depth with alerting and trapping generation. RMON collects groups of statistics that can be analyzed for long-term trends.

RMON collects nine kinds of information:

  1. Packets sent
  2. Bytes sent
  3. Packets dropped
  4. Statistics by host
  5. Conversations between two sets of addresses
  6. Events
  7. User bandwidth
  8. User traffic
  9. Accessed Web sites

Features of RMON include:

  • Manage and monitor servers and workstations
  • Deliver remote support in real-time
  • Offer asset/inventory tracking
  • Patch management and client reporting
  • Offer security features like antivirus and backup solutions
  • Automated monitoring allows you to spot problems early and fix them
  • Immediate contact with your customer base as individuals or in groups
  • Offline monitoring
  • Proactive monitoring
  • Value added data

RMONs save you time and money without the hassle of extra setup and equipment, all from one workstation. The more streamlined your clients' information — the less strain there is on their network management systems.

The Clear Winner in RMON vs SNMP

Q: In the answer for SNMP vs RMON, who wins?

A: They both do. While an SNMP runs on preconfigured software to ensure a network is optimal, RMON can take the information to the next level and ensure peak network performance and management whether a user is online or off.

At SolarWinds MSP (formerly LOGICnow), our Automated Monitoring allows users to control the flow of RMON and SNMP information across a network from a one-view dashboard — with access anywhere, anytime on any device.

Our network monitoring services include:

  • iOS and Android app availability
  • Client portal so customers can see what you're working on
  • Covers Windows, OSX, Linux
  • Network & IP Monitoring
  • SNMP Monitoring
  • Website Monitoring
  • VM Monitoring
  • Instant alerting — with customizable options on what you get alerted to
  • Email notifications for every check failure or overdue server 

SolarWins MSP leads the industry with over 12,000 MSPs and IT support companies globally. Our Remote Monitoring tool is designed to make your clients’ lives easier and help with communication in real-time. Deliver superior IT support services that make your clients' businesses stand out so you can bring in more customers, generate higher income and grow.

Start your free trial today.

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Sources:

SNMP: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc776379(v=ws.10).aspx

RMON: http://www.networkmonitoring.org/remote-network-monitoring/

Alerting and trapping generation: https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E21901_01/timesten.1122/e21646/snmp.htm

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