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Cloud-scale infrastructure monitoring with real-time dashboards and AIOps.
NetXMS
Comprehensive monitoring for networks, servers, and applications
Enterprise‑grade monitoring that auto‑discovers topology, aggregates server metrics, and provides flexible alerts via desktop or web interfaces.
Overview
Overview
NetXMS targets IT teams that manage heterogeneous infrastructures, from core network switches to application servers. It delivers a unified view of performance and availability, helping enterprises enforce SLAs and reduce downtime.
Core Capabilities
The platform automatically builds network maps using SNMP, LLDP, CDP and other protocols, while agents on Windows, macOS, Linux and Unix collect a wide range of metrics. Distributed proxy agents enable load‑balanced data collection across zones, and a built‑in scripting engine (Java, Python) allows custom automation, complex thresholds, and event processing. Alerts can be routed through email, Slack, Teams, SMS, and more.
Deployment
NetXMS can be installed from Debian/Ubuntu repositories or via native installers for Windows, AIX, Solaris, etc. The server runs on Java, and both desktop and web UIs are available simultaneously, with optional Grafana integration for advanced dashboards.
Highlights
Automatic network topology discovery and visualization
Hybrid desktop and web UI with Grafana integration
Distributed monitoring zones with load‑balancing proxy agents
Extensible scripting engine with Java and Python APIs
Pros
- Supports all SNMP versions and multiple data collection methods
- Scalable distributed architecture with automatic failover
- Rich built‑in metrics and business‑service SLA reporting
- Flexible event processing and multi‑channel notifications
Considerations
- Initial configuration can be complex for newcomers
- Limited commercial support compared to proprietary solutions
- Java‑based server may require more resources on small devices
- Documentation is spread across several guides
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Fit guide
Great for
- Large enterprises managing heterogeneous network and server environments
- IT teams needing customizable automation via scripts
- Organizations requiring business‑level SLA reporting
- Teams that prefer both desktop and web monitoring interfaces
Not ideal when
- Very small deployments where ultra‑lightweight agents are preferred
- Users seeking a fully managed SaaS monitoring service
- Environments without Java runtime support
- Teams needing only out‑of‑the‑box cloud‑native integrations
How teams use it
Enterprise network topology mapping
Automatically discovers devices, builds live maps, and correlates events to reduce troubleshooting time.
Server performance monitoring across data centers
Collects CPU, memory, I/O, and application metrics, enabling capacity planning and SLA compliance.
Helpdesk support automation
Agents provide remote actions, screenshots, and policy‑driven scripts to assist users without leaving the monitoring console.
Multi‑channel alerting for critical services
Routes alarms via email, Slack, Teams, SMS, and GSM, ensuring rapid response to incidents.
Tech snapshot
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Frequently asked questions
What operating systems are supported by the NetXMS agents?
Agents are available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and many Unix variants, with minimal resource usage.
How does NetXMS handle remote sites with limited connectivity?
Proxy agents can operate autonomously and cache data, requiring only a single TCP port for server‑to‑proxy communication.
Can NetXMS integrate with existing dashboards?
Yes, it offers Grafana integration and a REST API for custom visualizations.
Is there a way to extend functionality?
The platform provides a Java API, Python scripting, and a plugin architecture for custom modules.
What notification channels are available?
Email, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Telegram, SMS via GSM modem or gateway, and more via configurable scripts.
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