Performance Monitoring Flashcards

What performance metrics does Auvik monitor on network devices?

Answer: CPU utilization, memory usage, interface bandwidth, error rates, latency, and device availability

Auvik monitors comprehensive performance metrics including CPU, memory, interface statistics, error rates, latency, and availability across network devices.

How does Auvik visualize performance trends over time?

Answer: Through time-series graphs showing historical performance data with customizable time ranges

Auvik displays performance data as time-series graphs with adjustable time ranges, enabling trend analysis and capacity planning.

What is the significance of interface error monitoring in Auvik?

Answer: Rising error rates on interfaces can indicate failing hardware, cable problems, or duplex mismatches

Interface errors such as CRC errors, collisions, or input/output errors often indicate physical layer problems like bad cables, failing ports, or duplex mismatches.

How should bandwidth utilization data be used for capacity planning?

Answer: Analyze utilization trends to predict when upgrades will be needed and justify network investments

Historical bandwidth utilization trends enable accurate capacity planning by showing growth patterns and predicting when current capacity will be insufficient.

What does high CPU utilization on a network device indicate?

Answer: Potential overload from excessive traffic, routing processes, security inspection, or misconfiguration

Sustained high CPU utilization may indicate the device is handling more traffic or processing than designed for, potentially causing performance degradation.

How does Auvik help identify the root cause of network slowdowns?

Answer: By correlating performance metrics across devices to pinpoint where degradation originates

Auvik helps identify root causes by showing correlated performance data across multiple devices, helping administrators trace slowdowns to their source.