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Administration tools / Ping & trace utils

FEATURED: ManageEngine ADManager Plus Listing updated: October 1, 2010

ManageEngine ADManager Plus is a web-based Windows Active Directory management, reporting and delegation software. ADManager Plus offers comprehensive user and computer management solutions that include basic utilities like creating or deleting users and advanced features like bulk-importing users from a csv file. ADManager Plus also boasts of more than 150 different reports that cater to different IT management needs. This package of reports also includes out-of-the-box reports for compliance to various Government laws like SOX, HIPAA and GLBA. These reports can also be exported in different formats according to your requirement. Another feature that distinguishes ADManager Plus is its delegation capabilities. ADManager Plus''s non-invasive delegation model efficiently takes care care of delegating administrative tasks without elevating the user rights in the Active Directory. What''s more? The feature-loaded, reliable and easy-to-use software comes light on your wallets!
  • Users' Rating: 4.73 [15 votes] - Vote
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Free IP Address Tracker Listing updated: April 30, 2010

Download this FREE desktop tool from SolarWinds and get a unified view of your IP address space. IP Address Tracker shows you which IP addresses are in use – and which are not while eliminating manual errors and ensuring that IP addresses are listed in the right place. Download this FREE TOOL from Solarwinds!
  • Users' Rating: 5 [3 votes] - Vote
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Dacris Benchmarks Listing updated: August 18, 2010

Dacris Benchmarks is a performance testing utility allowing administrators to easily benchmark an entire network of computers using a series of tests as well as system information. It is portable and highly accurate. After testing, you can also compare test results with a vast online result database.
  • Users' Rating: 5 [2 votes] - Vote
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Hyena Listing updated: December 22, 2011

Using the built-in Windows administration tools to manage a medium to large Windows NT or Windows 2000/2003 network can be a challenge. Hyena is designed to both simplify and centralize nearly all of the day-to-day management tasks, while providing new capabilities for system administration. Hyena uses an Explorer-style interface for all operations, including right mouse click pop-up context menus for all objects. Management of users, groups, shares, domains, computers, services, devices, events, files, printers and print jobs, sessions, open files, disk space, user rights, messaging, exporting, job scheduling, processes, and printing are all supported. In addition to supporting standard Windows system management functions, Hyena also includes extensive Active Directory integration. In fact, Hyena can be used on any Windows NT/2000/XP client to manage any Windows NT 3.51, 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 installation.

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  • Users' Rating: 4.92 [38 votes] - Vote
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IP Sniffer & Web Tracer Listing updated: May 25, 2003

IP Sniffer & Web Tracer is an IP&Web tool that combines Domain-IP Convert, Batch Ping, Tracert, Whois, Country from IP, Website Scanner and Connection Monitor into a single utility. Among the features included: Convert domain to IP, IP to domain, Batch Ping, Ping from a TXT file, Trace IP addresses and domain, Identify the source of connectivity problems, Find out the country from Internet IP, Obtaining all available information on a given IP address or domain name such as Organization or the ISP that owns the IP address, including the country, state, city, address, contact phone numbers and e-mails and more.
  • Users' Rating: 4.86 [174 votes] - Vote
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Network Device Explorer Listing updated: October 14, 2004

Manage network devices (hubs, switches, routers, access servers, cross-connectors, physical line/DSL modems, Windows/Unix stations and any other SNMP-enabled devices in the corporate network) remotely from your PC. Network Device Explorer provides the Network Administrator with the uniform interface which allows him/her to view and modify device settings for virtually any hardware device or software service, such as MS Internet Information Server, from the local computer and even through the Internet.
  • Users' Rating: 4.84 [25 votes] - Vote
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Serial Monitor Listing updated: October 3, 2011

Serial Monitor is a monitoring application, which allows you to view, log and analyze serial port activities. Program attaches itself to the serial port driver under Windows NT, 2000, XP and monitors all activity that any software performs via serial ports. Protocol Analyzer feature allows you to monitor the serial protocol between two different serial devices, connected by null-modem cables to your computer.

  • Users' Rating: 4.82 [44 votes] - Vote
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Ideal Administration Listing updated: August 11, 2010

Ideal Administration offers centralized administration for Windows NT/2000 domains. It simplifies the administration of Windows NT/2000 networks by integrating all functionalities needed to manage user accounts, servers and domains. The product allows remote control of your Windows NT/2000/XP/9x systems, including user password migration between NT/2000 domains, TSE & Exchange (5.5 & 2000) management, Active Directory management (OU, Windows 2000 groups, Windows 2000 user properties)and management of trusted relationships. It also allows to create or modify NT services/devices on several computers at once as well as transfer between servers, computers, groups, users, shares and printers. Additional features include database recording of user properties, groups and shared folders, daily recording of sessions and opened files, command line operation and more. Ideal Administration looks very similar to the Windows 2000 "Manage Computer" MSC and provides access to almost all administrative functions for the entire domain from a single interface.
  • Users' Rating: 4.74 [50 votes] - Vote
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Spiceworks' Network Administrator Software Listing updated: December 22, 2011

Download completely free network administrator software for SysAdmins and IT pros to manage their IT networks in small to medium businesses. *This is NOT a free trial, "freemium", or stripped down verision.* Spiceworks provides access to the entire software suite whether you're a one-person operation or you manage 1,000 network devices. And it's free forever - including live support and all product upgrades! In addition to a state-of-the-art network monitoring and management solution, Spiceworks software also offers free access to: a full-featured help desk, troubleshooting tools, asset management software, power management tools, and an online community of IT pros like you to answer questions, share tips, and solve IT problems. Download today - and share with your peers!

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  • Users' Rating: 4.71 [21 votes] - Vote
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Engineer’s Toolset Listing updated: January 21, 2011

SolarWinds Engineer’s Toolset includes a collection of powerful network management tools, all of which can be easily accessed through an innovative Workspace Studio to quickly resolve issues right from your desktop. With the Workspace Studio, you can organize your tools to tackle troubleshooting challenges and then recall that workspace with a click when you need it – saving valuable set-up time. And shared credential management saves even more time as you switch easily between the tools you need without re-entering credentials.

Take control of your day and your network with powerful, timesaving features, including: Monitor and alert in real time on network availability and health with tools including Real-Time Interface Monitor, SNMP Real-Time Graph, and Advanced CPU Load. Perform robust network diagnostics for troubleshooting and quickly resolving complex network issues with tools such as Ping Sweep, DNS Analyzer, and Trace Route. Deploy an array of network discovery tools including Port Scanner, Switch Port Mapper, and Advanced Subnet Calculator. Manage Cisco devices with specialized tools including Real-time NetFlow Analyzer, Config Downloader, and Config Compare.
  • Users' Rating: 4.65 [20 votes] - Vote
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