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What Are Speed Tests & How to Run Them (Scheduled & On-Demand) | Obkio NPM Onboarding Series

What Are Speed Tests & How to Run Them (Scheduled & On-Demand) Learn how to measure network speed and validate the overall performance of your network with scheduled and on-demand speed tests in Obkio's Network Performance Monitoring app. You can view, schedule and run Speed Tests from the “Speed Tests” tab in Obkio’s app.

How to Create, Customize & Share Network Performance Reports | Obkio NPM Onboarding Series

In this video, we’re looking at the “Dashboards” tab in Obkio’s Network Performance Monitoring App. The Network Monitoring Dashboards allow you to visualize all the information and metrics collected from your Obkio account. You can leverage dashboards to analyze and compare information and find answers when monitoring and troubleshooting network performance. You can create an unlimited number of Dashboards in your Obkio account. These Dashboards will be composed of several Widgets.

What is Network Performance Monitoring (NPM) & How It Works | Obkio NPM Onboarding Series

In this video, we’re looking at the “Network Performance” tab in Obkio’s Network Performance Monitoring App. This tab displays the number of Monitoring Sessions currently configured in your Obkio account. Learn how to use Network Performance Monitoring in Obkio's app to monitor end-to-end network performance using network metrics to identify performance issues and improve the user experience.

Top 10 Reasons for LAN Congestion: How to Identify and Troubleshoot Them

As an IT professional or network administrator, you understand the critical importance of maintaining a smooth and efficient network. LAN congestion can be a silent disruptor, causing significant slowdowns and affecting the productivity of your entire team. Imagine trying to navigate through a traffic jam on your way to an important meeting – frustrating, isn't it? This is precisely what LAN congestion feels like for your network.

What is Network Monitoring? Everything You Need to Know About, What It Is & How It Works

' Whether you’re a seasoned IT professional or just beginning to explore the intricacies of network monitoring, you may have heard about "Network Monitoring" and how important it is to ensure that your network, and all its related applications, services and devices, are working as they should be.

Network Bandwidth vs. Capacity: What's Slowing Down Your Network?

Understanding network performance can be a challenge, especially when certain terms are frequently discussed but often misunderstood. For many, the concepts of network bandwidth and capacity are at the forefront of any networking conversation. These terms are commonly used, and their significance is often highlighted in network performance discussions. However, they are just pieces of a much larger puzzle – one that this article will help you realize.

What Are Network Packet Drops & How to Measure Them

Imagine you’re in the middle of a phone call, and suddenly, the conversation cuts out for a moment. You miss a word, a sentence, or even an entire part of the discussion. It’s frustrating, right? This interruption is similar to what happens in a network when data packets are dropped and fail to reach their destination. These interruptions are known as network packet drops.

How to Customize & Manage Network Monitoring Dashboards | Obkio NPM Onboarding Series

Welcome! In this video, we’re looking at the “Dashboards” tab in Obkio’s Network Performance Monitoring App. The Network Monitoring Dashboards allow you to visualize all the information and metrics collected from your Obkio account. You can leverage dashboards to analyze and compare information and find answers when monitoring and troubleshooting network performance. In this video, we will show you what you can do at the widget level in a single dashboard, and also, how to manage multiple dashboards in Obkio’s app.

Latency vs. Jitter: Understanding Network Metrics

As you set out to optimize and understand your network, two essential metrics you'll need to master are latency and jitter. While they might seem similar at first glance, both latency and jitter represent distinct aspects of how data travels across a network, influencing everything from seamless VoIP calls and smooth video streaming to immersive online gaming and responsive cloud applications.

What Are Monitoring Agents & How to Deploy & Configure Them | Obkio NPM Onboarding Series

Welcome! In this video, we’re discussing Network Monitoring Agents in Obkio’s Network Performance Monitoring App. Monitoring agents (software, hardware, virtual appliance) are be deployed to monitor network performance in all network locations. This video will also teach you how to create new Monitoring Agents or to modify or delete Agents you already have in your account.