What is a Network Monitor?
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A network monitor is computer software that analyzes activity on a specific network. It is often comprised of several utilities, all within the same software package. It is normally operated by the network administrator, or possibly the systems administrator. Company size and technology budget determines who that is. There are several reasons for using a network monitor; security and maintenance are the most common. In today’s world, a company’s data is often their biggest asset. A network monitor assists the network administrator in preventing unauthorized access to that data. It will locate and identify all computers that gain access to the network, and will notify the network administrator if any unknown connections are detected. These notifications are usually in the form of an email, phone call, or alphanumeric page. Microsoft® has a software program actually called Network Monitor, and it is used primarily for network security. It can do all sorts of things, including locate the
