26 helpful open source network management tools
Here are some high-quality network management tools based on open source and available at little or no cost
By Jeff Caruso | Network World
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Open source network management software
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Big Brother BTF
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Big Sister
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Cacti
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GroundWork Monitor
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Hyperic HQ
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JFFNMS
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MRTG
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Munin
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Nagios Core
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NetDisco
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Net-SNMP
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NetworkAuthority Inventory
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Ntop
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Observium
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OneOrZero AIMS
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OpenNMS
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OpenQRM
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Opsi
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OTRS
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Pandora FMS
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RANCID
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TclMon
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Wireshark
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Xymon
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Zabbix
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Zenoss Core
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Do you have a favorite open source management tool?
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Open source network management software
Over the last decade or so, open source development has skyrocketed, and network management software has ridden that wave. Many frustrated IT administrators have turned to free tools to monitor, configure, and map their networked devices. Here are 26 examples of open source network management software tools to help you do your job.
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