Telecommunications 5 free network analyzers for the harried IT admin @itworldca Published: January 29th, 2013Information Technology administrators constantly need information about how their networks are performing in order to ensure optimum operation.To help them do this, IT administrators often rely on network analyzers. These tools provide data on recent network activities, test anti-malware software, find vulnerabilities, program threat alarms, detect unusual network traffic and packet characteristics and allow administrators to configure other functions.Unfortunately, most administrators do not have the time to shop around for the right analyzer for their network.RELATED CONTENTHow to play network detectiveFluke offers network troubleshooting a la tableA recent post in Techrepublic.com aims to help IT admins save time and help them get the best possible products as well for zero dollars by lining up five.The five are:Wireshark NAST (Network Analyzer Sniffer Tool)ZenmapAngry IP ScannerJDSU Network Analyzer Fast Ethernet For a quick look at the special features and advantages these tools offer, click here Telecommunications network administration
