Why Real-time Monitoring?
  1. Become aware of problems which are developing and fix them before the users notice them (Trouble Shoot)
  2. Provide data for optimal network configuration and design (Performance Tuning)
  3. Monitor the growth of network traffic and plan ahead for needed expansions (Planning)
  4. Set objectives and expectations for what the users should expect from the SYSTEM, and know how well the objectives are being met (Expectations)
  5. Security
  6. Accounting

          Les Cottrell (1995)


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