Open source network monitoring -- An open alternative
Network monitoring and management applications can be costly and cumbersome, but recently a host of companies have sprung forth offering an open source alternative to IBM Tivoli, HP OpenView, CA and BMC -- and they're starting to gain traction.
The major commercial software vendors, known as the "big four," are frequently criticized for their high cost and complexity and, in some cases, are chided for being too robust -- having too many features that some enterprise users may find completely unnecessary.
Many of the open source alternatives are quick to admit that their solutions aren't for everyone, but they bring to the table arguments in their favor that networking pros can't ignore, namely low cost and ease of use.
"Open source is a huge phenomenon," Zenoss CEO and co-founder Bill Karpovich said. "It's providing an alternative for end users."
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