Using protocols like SNMP (v1-v3), ICMP, WMI, and CDP, NTM scans your network to identify hardware, virtual machines, and their physical and logical connections.
Many regulatory frameworks (such as PCI DSS and HIPAA) require up-to-date network diagrams for audits. NTM provides these diagrams with minimal manual effort. solarwinds ntm
When a network segment fails, a visual map allows administrators to quickly identify the "blast radius" and locate the specific hardware causing the bottleneck. Using protocols like SNMP (v1-v3), ICMP, WMI, and
While many tools show you what is using bandwidth, NTM's standout feature is its ability to show you on that traffic. When a network segment fails, a visual map
NTM functions as a standalone application that automates the tedious process of manual network diagramming.
Compared to the broader SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM), NTM is a standalone, lightweight solution focused specifically on mapping and inventory. While NPM provides deep performance analytics and real-time alerts, NTM is often chosen by organizations that specifically need automated documentation and discovery without the full overhead of a monitoring suite. Use Cases in Modern IT
The tool is built to save time for system administrators and MSPs (Managed Service Providers). NTM 2.2 release notes - SolarWinds Documentation