NetCrunch 5 is a unique combination of agentless monitoring of Linux, Windows, NetWare and SNMP devices in one package.
It centralizes fault management by collecting and alerting on events from SNMP sources, Windows Event Logs and syslog messages.
NetCrunch consists of WMI, RPC, SSH and SNMP monitors for monitoring variety of systems and devices. It contains over 65 built-in Network Service monitors (i.e. HTTP, POP3, FTP, SMTP).
NetCrunch 5 additionally includes 5 new user experience monitors for services like DNS, FTP, POP3, SMTP and HTTP/HTTPS.
New version comes with over 200 predefined monitoring rules grouped in Monitoring Policies for common devices and applications.
NetCrunch 5 includes over 200 new features like extended MIB database, new Desktop notification Client, many user interface enhancements just to name a few.
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Features
Auto Discovery
Perform initial and scheduled discovery and classification of network resources.Learn more
Network Views
Present physical and logical network topology as graphical maps and dynamic network views.Learn more
Event Management
Collect events from Windows, Syslog and SNMP traps. Get alerted when problem occurs.Learn more More about alerting
Monitoring Policies
Use predefined or customized monitoring rules and data collection settings.Learn more More about alerting See a list
Availability Monitoring
Monitor availability of network devices and services. (HTTP, POP3, SMTP, etc.).Learn more Large Network Monitoring
Performance Monitoring
View real-time statistics, multi-server charts, and performance trends.Learn more Devices Monitoring
OS Monitoring
Application Monitoring
Long-term Trend Analysis
Define and generate reports on demand or have them delivered periodically via email.Learn more
Requirements
It's strongly recommended to install NetCrunch on a dedicated machine.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or equivalent | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or equivalent |
| RAM Memory | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Free Disk Space | 800 MB | 4 GB |
| Display | 1280x1024 True Color | Wide Screen 1600x1050 True Color |
| Web Browser | Internet Explorer 6, Firefox 2 | Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 2 |
| Operating System | Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista SP1 (except Home editions) | Windows Server 2003 x32 or x64 |
System requirements depend on the amount of nodes monitored - in the case of monitoring more than 500 nodes, a machine that meets recommended system requirements should be used.
Editions
NetCrunch comes out in two editions Premium and Premium XE. The Premium XE edition is scalable version optimized for larger networks and it's intended to be run on dedicated machine.
Premium XE additionally contains:
- Automatic Event Suppression (Correlation)
- Smart Prioritized Monitoring
- Optimized for multi-core machines
- Runs on x64 systems
- Automatic Trend Export
Licensing
NetCrunch is licensed per monitoring server and number of remote connections made to NetCrunch. Remote connection can be either Web Access or Notification Client.
Running Web Access and Notification Client on the same machine by the same user only consumes one RA License.
Number of monitored nodes depends on the license.
There is no limit on monitors.
There are is also unlimited versions available for monitoring more than 1000 nodes.
See NetCrunch pricing
Version 5
NetCrunch 5 contains over 200 new features and changes.
Major Changes
- Agentless Linux monitor
- Windows Event Log monitor
- Remote Desktop Notification client
- Extended Service Monitoring (user experience monitors) of: FTP, SMTP, HTTP/S, POP3, DNS
- Redesigned Event/Alert management
- Redesigned Reporting
- Extended Web Access capabilities
- Many user interface improvements (i.e. drag & drop)