The industrial landscape is becoming increasingly complex. Companies rely on various interconnected devices to ensure smooth operations. However, managing these devices can be quite challenging. Not only is it essential to maintain optimal performance, but networks must also withstand security scrutiny. If your network is complex, you may want to consider adopting Antaira Technologies' advanced yet user-friendly network management suite, a.NMS.
The a.NMS network management software makes it easy and safe to manage industrial networks. Image used courtesy of Antaira
Simplifying Network Administration
Businesses today need straightforward, powerful tools to control their industrial networks, and NMS delivers exactly that. Built on the ISO FCAPS framework—a tried-and-true structure for addressing the key areas of network management (Fault, Configuration, Accounting, Performance, and Security)—NMS provides visibility, efficiency, and control in a format that almost anyone can understand.
One of the a.NMS functionalities is the capability of real-time monitoring. It provides the administrators with the health of the entire network at a glance. It gives insights into the SNMP traps and the Syslog data. In this case, identifying the issues is almost immediate, making troubleshooting quicker and more efficient. Another highlight of using a.NMS is the interactive network topology view. It maps out the whole architecture of your network. You can see the status of links to devices, which provides further visibility of the performance of the network as a whole.
Antaira a.NMS visual dashboard provides vital network statistics at a glance. Image used courtesy of Antaira
A Tool Built for Scalability
As the industrial networks expand, scalability is essential. a.NMS supports networks with up to 1,000 nodes. The a.NMS software can handle anything from a small localized system to a large-scale global infrastructure. For large-scale business applications beyond the a.NMS scope, Antaira can provide a solution that is equivalent to a custom-tailored suit.
The platform's construction permits organizations to obtain the benefits typical of scalability. Still, its design also enables something rare and valuable: a reduction in the complexity usually lurking in key administrative operations. For example, the firmware update problem you must deal with has suddenly become an upgrade opportunity. Why? In most cases, the devices on your network can now be automatically updated, with the details handled by a configuration management system.
Proactive Alerts and Enhanced Troubleshooting Capabilities
The a.NMS platform also has embedded troubleshooting tools such as Ping and Traceroute. As mentioned, the a.NMS network health management offers a proactive, real-time means for network administrators to monitor their system. If any part of the network is not functioning as it should, it triggers an alert. This function helps network administrators diagnose connectivity issues.
A Comprehensive Solution for Industrial Networks
Antaira's a.NMS efficiently addresses the problems caused by industrial networks' sheer size and growing complexity. It simplifies extensive network management and works in real-time with a scalable architecture and sturdy tools.
