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NetFlow vs SNMP vs RMON vs Syslog - The Eyes, Ears, and Brains of Network Monitoring


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Ever wonder how IT pros actually see what’s happening on a network?

In this episode of Technically U, we break down the powerhouse tools that make network monitoring possible: NetFlow, SNMP, RMON, and Syslog.

🎧 What You’ll Learn:

What is NetFlow, and how does it track IP traffic flows?

How SNMP keeps tabs on your device health (and its different versions: v1, v2c, v3)

What RMON and RMON2 do — and how they help reduce SNMP overload

Why Syslog is your network’s real-time messaging system

Key differences between all four technologies

Where each is used, and why they are absolutely critical to network visibility and uptime

Whether you're managing enterprise networks or prepping for your next IT certification, this episode simplifies the jargon and gives you the tools to think like a network pro.

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