When it comes to networking, Windows also offers tons of networking programs. However, most of them work on the command line and don’t come with a user interface. The free version of Net Crunch provides 11 troubleshooting tools, while the paid version comes with advanced features for enterprise users.
Net Crunch Software Review
Net Crunch offers different packages that you can use in Enterprise. There are four major packages
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- Net Crunch for SNMP
- Net Crunch Performance Monitor
- Net Crunch for Network Infrastructure
- Net Crunch Suite
The packages offered to differ in features and modules. To see what is offered in each package, please check the order page.
Net Crunch for SNMP
SNMP or Simple Network Management Protocol is an application layer protocol that provides a common language for network devices. It is used to manage and monitor network devices. Net Crunch for SNMP provides two tools: SNMP MIB Manager and SNMP tools.
- Scan SNMP-enabled devices by entering IP ranges
- Scan device-specific information on a given network
- MIB Browser allows traversing a MIMB tree
This Net Crunch Tools tool lets you scan SNMP-enabled devices simply by entering IP ranges. It obtains device-specific information for a given network.
SNMP MIB Manager is the best way to view and manage your SNMP modules. It provides a list of all the modules, as well as detailed information on each one when you double-click it.
Features Offered
- Net Crunch Platform
- SNMP & Core Monitoring
Net Crunch Performance Monitor
This system can monitor almost anything available on the network, including logs, operating systems, virtualization, databases, WMI, IPMI, Web, Cloud, and more. There are 250 Monitoring Packs and application sensors.
Monitoring a network with five hundred nodes and 300 monitoring elements is easy. Not only can you monitor Windows OS, but you can also manage Linux, Solaris, Mac, Virtualization, Hyper-V, and more.
Features Offered:
- Net Crunch Platform
- SNMP & Core Monitoring
- Logs, Servers, Virtualization, and Application Monitoring
It is best suited for less than 500 node/interfaces networks.
Net Crunch for Network Infrastructure
Most vendors have developed complex and varied network infrastructures. Net Crunch Network Infrastructure tool offers you to monitor and map your network infrastructure with SNMP regardless of your vendor solutions. You can track bandwidth, and traffic through flows, i.e., NetFlow, NBAR, sFlow, and others.
The product includes all SNMP and Core module features. It can monitor network services, and IP relays. The tool also offers traffic visualization to help you balance the traffic using the automatic routing map when needed to balance the congestion.
Features Offered:
- Net Crunch Platform
- SNMP & Core Monitoring
- Layer 2 Visualization
- Traffic Flow Analyzer
It is best suited for more than 500 node/interface networks.
Net Crunch Monitoring Suite
It offers a complete all-in-one package with advanced features for managing a high number of monitored elements. Its flagship product of Net Crunch is designed for speed and configuration. It can monitor applications, operating systems, SNMP devices, IPMI, WMI, databases, cloud services, logs, virtualization, and others. You have access to the following modules.
- Net Crunch Platform
- SNMP & Core Monitoring
- Logs, Servers, Virtualization, and Application Monitoring
- Hardware and Software Inventory for Windows
- Layer 2 Visualization
- Traffic Flow Analyzer
- Integration Services
- Advanced Monitoring and Alerting
- Advanced Configuration
- Add-ons such as IP Camera sensor, TruVision video recorder sensor, and Remote Probe
Net Crunch by Ad Rem offers excellent tools that can be useful for enterprises of any size. If you are looking for convenient ways to monitor your IT environment, then these are for you.
Hello, My name is Shari & I am a writer for the ‘Outlook AppIns’ blog. I’m a CSIT graduate & I’ve been working in the IT industry for 3 years.