Picking up VoIP-specific tools for the network management workbench

摘要

Some cavalierly refer to IP telephony as "just another application" that rides over your data network. But wait and see what happens if VoIP call quality starts eroding or, worse yet, if your organization's phone calls stop altogether. In this Clear Choice Test, we evaluated a burgeoning class of new products, collectively called VoIP analysis tools. These wares help the VoIP network manager proactively monitor and troubleshoot the IP telephony environment to ensure call continuity Seven vendors accepted our invitation: Agilent Technologies, Brix Networks, ClearSight Networks, Fluke Networks, Touchstone TechnologiesViola Networks and WildPackets.