Various manual methods like PING, traceroute, and Network Performance Monitoring tools are available to identify network latency. Among these, the SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (SolarWinds NPM) stands out as an exceptional tool for identifying network latency. Network administrators can easily identify performance-related issues before users notice them, using the Network Latency Test tool available in SolarWinds NPM. Additionally, SolarWinds NPM’s advanced alerting feature allows network administrators to trigger alerts whenever there’s a decline in network performance or an increase in Network Latency.
In this article, we will discuss the features available in SolarWinds NPM to identify and troubleshoot Network Latency. Click on this link to learn more and download SolarWinds to try its features.
Response Time Monitoring
Response time is one of the factors that contributes to network latency. Longer response times lead to latency in the network because data takes more time to travel back and forth between the source and destination, which may result in severe issues, particularly in high-frequency production environments. Therefore, it is essential to monitor response time. SolarWinds NPM features intelligent response time monitoring that detects and alerts whenever the response time breaches the threshold limit we set. Follow the below steps to monitor the response time for any device in the environment. Now, let’s see how to configure an alert for response time for any device in monitoring.
Configuring Alert for Response Time
If you are new to SolarWinds or Alert configuration, check the article Using Solarwinds Advanced Alerts to Manage Network Issues to learn how to configure alerts in detail. Follow the below steps to configure alerts based on device response time. This is how we can configure an alert if the response time is high for any devices that are being monitored by SolarWinds.
Monitoring Network Latency Through Netpath Services
NetPath is one of the extraordinary features available in SolarWinds NPM. Netpath provides a visual representation of the Network paths, displaying all the hops between a source to a destination. Netpath continuously analyzes and discovers dynamic network paths. Netpath also collects performance data for all the devices in the path. This helps to identify if any issues are detected anywhere between a source and the destination. To create a Netpath between any source and destination and learn more about Netpath refer to the article How to Download and Use Open Visual TraceRoute? Now, let’s see how to check Network Latency and create an alert for latency issues detected in the Netpath. Now, let’s see how to configure alerts for latency issues detected in NetPath.
Configuring Alert for NetPath Services
Follow the below steps to configure latency issues observed in NetPath services. This is how we can use Solarwinds NetPath services to detect and alert if any latency issues are observed in the Network.
Solarwinds QoE (Quality of Experience)
SolarWinds offers yet another extraordinary feature called QoE (SolarWinds QoE) for performing deep packet analysis. By using SolarWinds QoE, Network Administrators can monitor latency issues more closely. SolarWinds QoE intelligently analyzes the traffic and determines whether the latency occurred at the Network layer or the Application layer. This reduces the effort needed to identify where the issue occurs, whether it’s in the Network or the Application. Respective administrators can immediately start troubleshooting issues to mitigate any major impact on the organization.
To learn how to configure and use the Solarwinds QoE refer to the article How to use Solarwinds QoE for Deep Packet Analysis? Solarwinds also offers few other modules like NetFlow Traffic Analyzer (Solarwinds NTA) and VoIP & Network Quality Manager (Solarwinds VNQM), we can integrate these modules with Solarwinds NPM to leverage monitor options to get a better overview of the entire network. In conclusion, Latency issues can have a significant impact on the environment, it is crucial to address Network Latency issues before it leads to any major impact on the environment. Using all these Solarwinds features makes a Network Administrators’ life easier to identify and troubleshoot the latency issues. By leveraging the capabilities of SolarWinds products, organizations can mitigate the impact of network latency and ensure optimal network performance.
