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| Observer | Observer Standard | Observer Expert | Observer Suite | Observer Reporting Server |
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Comprehensive Network Analysis
Through an integrated line of consoles, probes, appliances, and add-on modules, Observer provides visibility into every corner of your infrastructure so you can effectively manage, monitor, and maintain the lifeline of your business.
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Start Here — choose the console that is right for you
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Observer Standard |
Packet capture and decode with real-time statistics, trending, and more for shared and switched environments. |
Ideal for small companies needing simple network analysis. |
| Observer Expert |
Observer with Expert analysis to provide immediate solutions on network problems. Includes VoIP Analysis, NetFlow, Application Analysis, and the means to isolate transaction issues. |
Ideal for medium-to-large enterprises desiring rapid troubleshooting capability and application-specific data. |
| Observer Suite |
Expert Observer with built-in SNMP and Reporting for web reporting capability and device management. Also connects to the Observer Reporting Server. |
Ideal for large companies with large-scale reporting and SNMP device management needs. |
Add Probes — available for every network environment
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Probes |
Probes collect data from local and remote segments. Choose from software or hardware probes that can monitor across Gigabit, 10 GbE, WAN, Fibre Channel, Ethernet links, and wireless. |
Ideal for data collection on remote segments. |
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| GigaStor™ |
The GigaStor is a unique hardware appliance that performs retrospective analysis. These devices allow network engineers to go back in time to find the source of problems eliminating time-consuming steps in the troubleshooting process. |
Ideal for tracking network anomalies, performing forensics, and helping with internal and external compliance efforts. |
Add-On — gain greater monitoring flexibility
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Observer Reporting
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Optimize performance with high-level aggregate reporting across large-scale Observer deployments. Drill down for problem solving. |
Ideal for large companies that desire to manage and understand network health by business unit or entity type. |
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| Network Instruments Management Server (NIMS) |
Manage probe access, ensure secure authentication, streamline critical updates with a central repository for all probe configuration needs. |
Ideal for corporations with multiple Observer probes. |
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| Link Analyst™ |
Discover, monitor, create reports, and configure alarms for devices and routes across the network by device type or business group. |
Ideal for small to mid-sized companies seeking high level resource monitoring. |
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