Axence nVision

A network management tool that combines network discovery, monitoring and visualization solutions into one tool.

Features: Axence nVision is a set of tools geared towards a comprehensive network management solution. This is an ideal tool for network administrators who desire a host of network related functionality at their fingertips. The lineup of solutions begins with an automated Network Discovery tool that automatically scans the local network for every kind of networked device (routers, switches, and host computers) followed by a scan of all the services that are running on each of these devices. The Networked Visualization tool enables the administrator to visualize the location of each of the discovered network elements on an interactive map. The Network Visualization tool also carries monitoring information (Response Times, Up / Down status of network elements, Down Times, etc.) that allows the administrator to quickly get an overall view of the network health. The monitoring progresses in more detail than what is readily displayable in the network visualization maps, and these include SNMP queries, Windows Management Instrumentation, and other specialized monitoring probes for returning a variety of information about network elements. The status of these networked elements can generate alerts based on predefined alert conditions.

Apart from these Axence nVision carries out constant monitoring of the mail server (logging all incoming / outgoing mail traffic), Web Servers and URLs, the traffic passing through routers and switches (through a Multi Router Traffic Grapher or MRTG application), and their SNMP returned performance information, monitoring of Windows Services and their performance, monitoring of MS SQL, Exchange Server, IIS, and more. The network discovery adds information into the Network Inventory (including device manufacturer, hardware details, installed applications etc.) which is periodically updated, if and when changes take place. Individual user activity across the network is monitored as well. All monitoring and logging information can be used to generate periodic reports that can include interactive graphs and charts about network statistics. Alerts can be as desktop messages, email, SMS or ICQ messages.

Overall: This is an excellent tool that features an easy to use and attractive interface. However, due to its prohibitively high cost this is a tool mainly for network and system administrators.

Axence nVision 7.1 Pro, FREE fully-functional 30day Trial available!
Axence nVision 7.1 Pro is an advanced solution for a comprehensive network management. The program provides network and user activity monitoring, software and hardware inventory, data leakage protection, remote control, and a wide range of reports, alerts and corrective actions - all with a user-friendly and very intuitive interface!
PROACTIVE NETWORK MONITORING AND VISUALIZATION:
Network module monitors mail servers and Web addresses, TCP/IP and Windows services, application status and operation, and switches and routers (port mapping and network traffic). The network is automatically detected and presented on interactive maps.
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE INVENTORY:
Inventory module automatically collects the hardware and software information of Windows machines. It enables auditing and the verification of license usage and offers information about program installation or configuration change. Administrative and Billing component (i.e. Fixed Assets).
USER ACTIVITY MONITORING:
Users module monitors and reports the activity of users working on Windows machines: the actual activity (work) time, application usage, email monitoring, printout monitoring, visited web pages and network transfer. Blocking websites option.
HELPDESK WITH TROUBLE TICKET DATABASE AND CHAT:
HelpDesk module (incl. trouble ticket database and administrator-user communicator) enables a quick technical support for users by means of remote access to the workstations.
PROTECTION AGAINST DATA LEAKS (BLOCKING PORTS):
DataGuard module manages the access rights for all I/O ports and physical devices utilized by the users to copy files from a company machine or to run external software.
Thanks to the Web Access and remote console features, a number of administrators can have a simultaneous access to the program.
Languages of the program: English, German, Spanish, Polish.
FREE fully-functional 30-day Trial available.