Due to the massive growth in size and complexity of networks over the years, network administrators are severely stressed and hard pressed in controlling today’s Windows 2003/2000/NT server-based networks.

The growing importance of company networks and the services they provide also leads to an increase in requirements for availability and performance. To effectively control the network a solution is needed which can prevent problems before they arise, take corrective actions and produce statistical information to be able to prevent repetition of problems. Only the combination of pro-active monitoring and analysis provides a platform capable of meeting end user service levels.