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SolarWinds IT Management Glossary

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What is Bandwidth

Bandwidth refers to the capacity that a network has to transfer data. Bandwidth is finite, so monitoring users that access a network to identify any that are using more than their fair share, and correcting the issue, can help keep all users on a network productive. Unforeseen bandwidth changes can point to system or network failure or signal when a failure is imminent.

SolarWinds FREE Tools Related to Bandwidth

Real-time NetFlow Analyzer

This awesome free network traffic analyzer captures and analyzes NetFlow data in real time to show you exactly what types of traffic are on your network, where that traffic is coming from, and where it is going.

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Real-Time AppFlow Analyzer

Capture and analyze up to one hour of AppFlow data to see what types of traffic are on your network, where it’s coming from, and where it’s going. Investigate, troubleshoot, and quickly remediate application and network slowdowns.

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SolarWinds Products Related to Bandwidth

Orion NetFlow Traffic Analyzer Module

Orion Network Traffic Analyzer captures and analyzes flow data to deliver a complete picture of network traffic, identifying who and what are consuming your bandwidth. Learn More »