With each iteration, open-source network management tools get better. OpenNMS, Zenoss Core, NetXMS and Sensu Core deliver comprehensive monitoring, flexible reporting, cross-platform support and more.

Nmap, short for Network Mapper, is a free and open source tool used for vulnerability checking, port scanning and, of course, network mapping.

OpenNMS stands out as a powerful, feature-rich monitoring solution that's perfect for technical teams willing to invest time in configuration. While the learning curve is steep, the platform's ...

From network and server monitoring to trending, graphing and even switch and router configuration backups, these utilities will see you through.

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Open source network analysis tools can help network monitoring. Try out the open source network protocol analyser Wireshark inside a VMware Player Guest OS.

Vizzuality launched an open-source data-mapping tool CartoDB this week, promising an easy and customizable way for users to display their geospatial data.