26 helpful open source network management tools

Here are 26 network management tools based on open source and available at little or no cost.

By Jeff Caruso, Network World | IT Management, open source, slideshow

October 18, 2011, 8:00 AM —

Over the last decade or so, open source development has skyrocketed, and network management software has ridden that wave. Many frustrated IT administrators have turned to free tools to monitor, configure and map their networked devices. Here are 26 examples of open source network management software tools to help you do your job.

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[15 essential open source tools for Windows admins and Top 10 free open source tools for network admins]