Network Performance Monitoring (NPM)
Search Networking, Thursday, June 1,2023
Network performance monitoring (NPM) is the process of measuring and monitoring the quality of service of a network. NPM helps network administrators gather network data, measure performance variables and identify potential issues or risks.
NPM tools help network administrators manage linked devices and gather metrics from servers or other linked devices. The tools then analyze the collected data to find any bottlenecks or congestion points so the network can increase its throughput once fixed.
Some NPM tools have automated capabilities, which simplify the process. Automated NPM tools can create reports and alert users when issues occur. Ideally, this feature should enable network admins to address issues before they become bigger problems.