Unleash Advanced SD-WAN and Cloud Capabilities in Riverbed NetProfiler

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, efficient network operations are critical to the success of any business. With the increasing complexity of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, having comprehensive visibility into network performance is essential.

Riverbed’s NetProfiler has long been a trusted solution for network flow analytics, providing organizations with the tools needed to monitor, diagnose, and optimize network performance. The release of NetProfiler 10.27 brings exciting new features and enhancements that continue to expand its capabilities, particularly in the areas of SD-WAN and cloud integration. In this blog, we delve into the key functionalities, highlight the new features, and summarize the benefits of this latest release. 

Key functionalities of NetProfiler 

NetProfiler is a powerful network observability solution designed to provide proactive monitoring, detailed dependency mapping, and broad visibility across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Utilizing behavioral analytics, NetProfiler can detect performance issues before they impact users, while its comprehensive mapping of application transactions to underlying infrastructure ensures accurate service delivery and streamlined troubleshooting.

The platform’s flexibility allows deployment across on-premise, virtual, and cloud environments, integrating seamlessly with other Riverbed solutions like AppResponse and SteelHead to offer a unified view of network and application performance. 

Highlights of the new release 

The latest release of NetProfiler (version 10.27) introduces several enhancements and new features that cater to the evolving demands of network operations.

One of the most significant updates is the expanded support for SD-WAN, specifically the addition of VeloCloud by VMware and improvements to Cisco Viptela visibility. These enhancements include on-demand vManage configuration polling, better SD-WAN query response times, and adds support for bidirectional flows as used by VeloCloud. These updates solidify NetProfiler’s leader position in the SD-WAN monitoring space, addressing competitive pressures and providing valuable insights to customers using these technologies. 

Another notable addition is the integration with Microsoft Azure Blob storage, allowing NetProfiler to consume Azure Virtual Network (VNET) flows. This capability is particularly beneficial for government customers and organizations with significant cloud investments, as it extends the platform’s visibility into major cloud storage solutions, complementing NetProfiler’s existing support for Amazon S3 buckets.  The integration with Microsoft Hyper-V Stack further enhances NetProfiler’s cloud capabilities, enabling improved network analysis, management, and security in environments using Hyper-V, such as Azure Stack HCI. 

Advance network performance monitoring with NetProfiler 10.27

The NetProfiler 10.27 release represents a significant step forward in network performance monitoring, with enhancements that address key industry trends such as the growing adoption of SD-WAN, multi-cloud environments, and hybrid infrastructures. By expanding support for leading SD-WAN vendors like VeloCloud and Cisco Viptela, integrating with major cloud storage platforms, and strengthening security features, NetProfiler continues to evolve as a comprehensive solution that meets the complex needs of modern network operations. 

For businesses seeking to enhance their network visibility, speed up problem identification, and mitigate cybersecurity risks, NetProfiler’s latest release offers a compelling set of tools. With its proactive monitoring capabilities, robust integration options, and commitment to security, NetProfiler remains an indispensable asset for IT organizations striving to maintain optimal network performance in an increasingly complex digital landscape. 

The new release is set to further cement Riverbed’s position as a leader in network observability, ensuring that organizations can continue to rely on NetProfiler for comprehensive visibility and proactive network management in the years to come. 

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