Advantages and Disadvantages of Remote Network Monitoring (RMON)

In the previous article, we have discussed what remote network monitoring (RMON) is and its purpose. Still related, this article will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using remote network monitoring. To reiterate, remote monitoring is a standard specification that facilitates monitoring of network operational activities through the use of remote devices. This is certainly very much needed by companies that have network devices in several branches to monitor their performance. This way, you only need to monitor in one place. There are many advantages that you can get and also disadvantages. What are they? Let’s see a more complete explanation below.

ADVANTAGES

A. Monitor Anytime and Anywhere
As explained above, with remote network monitoring you can monitor network devices remotely wherever and whenever you are. With the remote monitoring tool, you will be given visibility into the performance of network devices at the central location and all remote locations. Not only that, remote monitoring provides a warning if the performance of your network device is having problems. If this happens, you don’t need to go to the source of the problem so you can save time and be more productive.

B. Real-time remote monitoring
Not only can you monitor network devices remotely, an IT person spread across locations who is responsible for monitoring network performance can monitor network devices in different places in real time without having to involve you. Your network IT can see the latest network maps and metrics for themselves.

C. Always Have Access
According to Jackson in his article, as long as you have direct access to the network via VPN or point-to-point connectivity, all important devices in your network can be managed and monitored properly.

D. Managing the Network is Easier and More Efficient
With remote monitoring, you can manage the network more easily and efficiently. Because remote monitoring always provides information, so you can fix what is broken before it gets out of control.

E. Reducing the Workload on the Network Management System (NMS).
You don’t have to spend hours researching information. Remote monitoring programs allow you to diagnose problems faster than before. So this can increase your productivity to handle other problems and maintain your coverage.

DISADVANTAGES

As is known in the fourth point on the list of advantages of remote monitoring above, that the remote monitoring program always provides information on what is happening to your network device. However, did you know that the information given to you will not be enough to fix every problem. Because the system you use to retrieve data may be very slow which means the system will not be good for the bandwidth you provide.

References:

http://www.networkmonitoring.org/remote-network-monitoring