User Datagram Protocol (UDP) monitoring is among the simplest IPNetwork monitors. UDP, a core member of the Internet Protocol Suite, prioritizes efficient data delivery with minimal overhead. Because neither data integrity nor reliability are prerequisites, UDP connections establish and operate rapidly.
Manually testing UDP connections is complex, often requiring dedicated scripts or programs. IPNetwork Monitor simplifies this with a convenient “UDP ping,” transmitting a datagram to the target host. Numerous common protocols leverage UDP’s speed and efficiency, including DNS, DHCP, SNMP, and various streaming media protocols. Neglecting UDP connectivity testing can lead to undetected service disruptions or performance degradation.
Creating an IPNetwork UDP monitor involves adding a host and designating a port. This constitutes the basic setup. Optionally, you can specify a data string for transmission and indicate whether the host should echo this data back. A successful check in this case requires receiving the correct echoed data. For non-local hosts with potentially longer connection times, adjust the performance settings accordingly.
When reliability isn’t paramount, UDP finds widespread use. Monitoring UDP proves valuable in scenarios like verifying DHCP or DNS service availability and diagnosing SNMP host connectivity issues. While often paired with TCP, UDP monitoring offers faster execution and reduced server resource consumption.
As a dependency monitor, UDP checks can be employed for protocols such as DHCP, DNS, SNMP, RIP, and others. Since voice and video streams frequently utilize UDP, the monitor also effectively assesses the availability of these services.
Description of other features:
| Monitoring Features |
Here you can find the list of monitor types supported in IPNetwork Monitor and brief description of their parameters. |
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| Application Templates |
Here you can find the list of application templates supported in IPNetwork Monitor and their short description. |
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| Network Discovery |
Helps you to create a basis of your monitoring configuration and automates the task of detection network hosts and network services. |
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| Alerting Features |
Here you can find the list of alert types (ways of reaction to the problems happened during monitoring) available in IPNetwork Monitor, and their brief description. |
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| Reporting Features |
Here you can find the list of report types available in IPNetwork Monitor with brief descriptions. |
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| IPNetwork Monitor interfaces
and structure |
Here you can find an overview of IPNetwork Monitor components, Windows and web interfaces. |
