Obkio is a next-generation network performance monitoring tool designed to identify and troubleshoot intermittent network issues with continuous monitoring. It provides unrivaled visibility into the performance of key applications and services, including VoIP, SD-WAN, MPLS, SaaS, Cloud, SASE, VPN, Internet, UC, LAN, and WAN.
The platform utilizes an agent-based architecture and a cloud-based platform for easy setup and precise network insights. Monitoring Agents continuously run performance tests and collect network measurements, while the platform processes and simplifies the data. Obkio's intuitive interface offers customized dashboards, smart notifications, thresholds, and reports to provide end-to-end network visibility. It is built to adapt to the needs of modern, decentralized networks, ensuring efficient and reliable operation from the end-user's perspective.
How does Obkio handle monitoring in decentralized network environments?
Obkio utilizes a distributed architecture with Monitoring Agents deployed across various network locations, including branch offices, data centers, and cloud environments. This allows it to monitor performance between any two points, overcoming the limitations of traditional centralized monitoring solutions that struggle with local Internet breakouts and direct cloud access.
What is synthetic monitoring and why does Obkio use it?
Synthetic monitoring involves agents performing continuous performance tests by exchanging traffic, rather than capturing real user traffic. Obkio uses synthetic monitoring to establish a historical baseline, proactively identify issues outside of business hours, and ensure complete security and privacy by not collecting sensitive data.
Can Obkio monitor the performance of specific applications?
Yes, Obkio includes Application Performance Monitoring (APM) features. APM HTTP periodically tests any HTTP URL for real-time insights, while APM Web replicates user behavior to monitor the performance of SaaS applications, web pages, or web services from a browser's perspective.
How does Obkio help troubleshoot network issues in real-time?
Obkio provides continuous real-time monitoring, highlighting and showing the exact location of real-time and past intermittent network problems. Features like Live Traceroutes and the Network Map visualize network paths and identify hop-by-hop diagnostics, enabling quick troubleshooting and sharing results with ISPs.
What types of devices can Obkio monitor beyond network paths?
Obkio offers Network Device Monitoring via SNMP polling for devices such as firewalls, routers, switches, and Wi-Fi access points. It also monitors CPU usage and interface bandwidth for these devices, with automatic OID detection for simplified setup.