Kentik
The Network Observability Company.
Overview
Kentik is a network observability platform that unifies and analyzes all of your network data, including flow records, SNMP, and streaming telemetry, to provide a comprehensive view of your network. It helps you to understand how your network is performing, identify and troubleshoot issues, and protect your network from threats. Kentik is designed for modern, complex networks, including cloud, hybrid, and SD-WAN environments.
✨ Key Features
- Network observability
- Traffic analysis
- Performance monitoring
- DDoS detection and mitigation
- Cloud network monitoring
- SD-WAN monitoring
- Real-time analytics and querying
- Customizable dashboards and reports
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Real-time, big data approach to network observability
- Unified platform for traffic, performance, and security
- Strong capabilities for monitoring cloud and hybrid networks
Unique Value: Provides a comprehensive network observability platform that enables organizations to understand and optimize their networks in real-time, at any scale.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Analyzing large volumes of network traffic data
- Monitoring the performance of cloud and hybrid networks
- Detecting and mitigating DDoS attacks
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small businesses with simple network monitoring needs
- Organizations looking for a low-cost, all-in-one monitoring solution
🏆 Alternatives
Its big data architecture and real-time analytics capabilities allow it to handle larger volumes of network data and provide faster insights compared to some traditional network monitoring tools.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premier tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Limited data retention and features
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