ACP Performance Monitoring

Question 1

What performance metrics does Auvik monitor on network devices?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Only uptime

Answer

Only bandwidth

Answer

Performance monitoring is not available

Question 2

How does Auvik visualize performance trends over time?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Only current values are shown

Answer

Performance history is not retained

Answer

Only daily averages are available

Question 3

What is the significance of interface error monitoring in Auvik?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Interface errors are normal and ignorable

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Errors only affect wireless interfaces

Answer

Error monitoring is only for fiber connections

Question 4

How should bandwidth utilization data be used for capacity planning?

Accepted Answer

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

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Bandwidth data is not useful for planning

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Only current utilization matters

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Capacity planning should be done without data

Question 5

What does high CPU utilization on a network device indicate?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

The device is performing optimally

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CPU metrics are unreliable

Answer

The device needs a firmware downgrade

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

By correlating performance metrics across devices to pinpoint where degradation originates

Answer

It cannot help with slowdown diagnosis

Answer

Only by restarting all devices

Answer

Root cause analysis requires physical inspection