The importance of monitoring in IT asset management

Monitoring is a technique that allows real-time monitoring of the operational status and performance of an IT system, application, or network. It is essential for businesses as it enables them to quickly detect problems and resolve them before they cause significant disruptions for end users.

This monitoring also allows you to track the health of various system elements and identify areas for improvement to optimize performance.

Considered essential for ensuring the quality of service and availability of IT systems by 91% of IT professionals, monitoring IT systems is one of the most crucial aspects of a company's IT operations. It is a technique that allows real-time monitoring of the operational status of an IT system, application, or network.

It allows you to identify problems, understand user behavior, and provide developers with the information they need to manage the system optimally. Monitoring IT systems is an essential element for ensuring proper system operation and improving user satisfaction.

When you monitor an IT system for your business, you can check and debug parameters such as available storage and memory, user access, and general response time. Systems can also be monitored to detect any malfunctions and implement solutions.

You can also monitor network traffic to detect any abnormal activity and block intrusion attempts.

Monitoring tools

Monitoring software tools can be integrated into the system to ensure an optimal level of security and guarantee the proper functioning of services; the majority of businesses (70%) use at least one monitoring tool.

Some software tools allow developers and system administrators to monitor in real-time the usage of resources, user requests, performance, and availability of features.

When monitoring an IT system for businesses, it is also possible to monitor customer conversions. Software tools can track visitors on your site and record information such as time spent on the site, number of pages visited, and number of products purchased.

This data is valuable because it allows you to understand trends and gain insights that can help you improve your conversion rate. You can use software tools to monitor the behavior of users or employees on the system. These tools can collect information such as time spent on the system, time spent on each application, and time spent on each page. You can also monitor time spent on each specific task to determine if changes and improvements should be made to the user or system to improve productivity.

To set up a monitoring system, it is necessary to define the elements to be monitored (e.g., servers, networks, databases, etc.) and configure performance indicators (e.g., CPU load, memory usage, response times, etc.).

There are many monitoring tools available on the market that can be used to monitor the operational status and performance of an IT system, application, or network. Here are some examples of monitoring tools:

• - Server monitoring tools: these tools allow you to monitor the operational status of servers (e.g., CPU load, memory usage, available disk space, etc.). They can also monitor applications installed on the server and detect issues related to them.


• - Network monitoring tools: these tools allow you to monitor the operational status of a network (e.g., bandwidth usage, transmission errors, etc.). They can also monitor network equipment (routers, switches, etc.) and detect issues related to them.


• - Database monitoring tools: these tools allow you to monitor the operational status of a database (e.g., CPU load, memory usage, response times, etc.). They can also monitor SQL queries and detect issues related to them.


• - Cloud monitoring tools: these tools allow you to monitor the operational status of a cloud infrastructure (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, etc.). They can also monitor cloud resources (instances, databases, etc.) and detect issues related to them.

By using these monitoring tools, you can:

• Monitor the operational status of your IT system and applications in real-time


• Quickly detect issues and resolve them before they cause disruptions for users


• Optimize your system's performance by identifying areas for improvement


• Improve user satisfaction by ensuring optimal availability and performance of your system


• Reduce maintenance costs by anticipating problems before they occur

Monitoring IT systems is an essential tool for businesses that want to ensure the integrity and security of their systems. By monitoring network traffic, customer conversions, user behavior, and application performance, you can ensure that your systems are functional and secure.

Monitoring IT systems also helps you improve user satisfaction and provide responsive solutions to resolve issues encountered by your systems and services.

Recommendations for businesses

By implementing an effective monitoring system, you can quickly detect issues and resolve them before they cause disruptions for users. You can also optimize your system's performance by identifying areas for improvement. Finally, you can improve user satisfaction by ensuring optimal availability and performance of your system.

For a business, it is recommended to implement a comprehensive monitoring system covering all elements of the IT system (servers, networks, databases, etc.). You can also monitor the performance of your business applications to ensure their optimal use by your users.

It is also recommended to configure automatic alerts to be notified in case of a problem, so you can respond quickly and minimize impacts on your business.

Finally, remember that monitoring does not stop at the technical level: it is also important to monitor your company's key performance indicators (KPIs) to track its progress and make appropriate strategic decisions.

In summary, monitoring is a key tool for ensuring your company's quality of service and performance. At Devantis, we specialize in providing high-quality monitoring services.

We offer a wide range of advanced features to monitor the performance and availability of our clients' systems, as well as to quickly detect and correct any potential problems. Feel free to contact one of our experts to learn more about monitoring solutions tailored to your needs.