Server-Based Monitoring

Networks that are required to operate continuously may not always have support on a 24/7 basis. Network Disruptions from external factors or from misbehaving devices can happen at any time. IntraVUE™ was designed to be installed on a network to continuously monitor activities. With the server-based option, any individual with browser access to the computer running IntraVUE™ can also have access to the software from a remote location. This browser access to IntraVUE™ is ideal for small remote applications or multiple site installations, allowing offsite service and troubleshooting. Alarms can be sent by the IntraVUE™ server as email messages or as messages sent to a system alarm handler or to the historian.

Installing separate IntraVUE™ packages in various networks can segment the areas for local support while allowing the viewing of all of the different areas from a central site. There is no limit to the number of clients viewing the IntraVUE™ software through browsers. Security access can be assigned to each IntraVUE™ server, allowing only individuals with the proper password to access the specific network. Used in conjunction with VLANs, IntraVUE™ can provide the viewer a restricted view of the network and its associated devices.

Server versions are also popular for outsourced service providers. The service provider can be notified via an email of a problem or they can view the current status without needing to physically send out a technician. Coupled with the ability to see intermittent faults and network changes remotely, the service provider can reduce the time to both respond to and identify a fault. These capabilities reduce support cost dramatically.