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We are excited to announce the release of OpenNMS [Meridian

2024](https://www.opennms.com/meridian/), the latest advancement in cutting-
edge enterprise network monitoring
software,
designed to meet the evolving needs of modern enterprises.

This release marks a significant leap forward, delivering upgraded support for
enterprise-scale network monitoring, featuring robust technical upgrades and
user-friendly enhancements that empower network administrators to manage
network infrastructure more efficiently and securely than ever before.... read more

In May, we released updates to all OpenNMS Meridian versions under active
support, as well as Horizon 33.0.4.

Meridian Stable Updates

Meridians 2023.1.16, 2022.1.27, 2021.1.38 contains a bunch of bug fixes.

For a list of changes, see the release notes:

• 2021.1.38 (Pioneer 5)
• 2022.1.27 (Antlia)
• 2023.1.16 (Walter)... read more

WINTERVILLE, N.C., April 10, 2024 --NantHealth,
Inc. (NASDAQ-GS: NH),
proudly announces the expansion of its product leadership team by appointing
three seasoned executives who will spearhead efforts to integrate innovation,
automation, and artificial intelligence into the company's product offerings.
This strategic move underscores NantHealth's unwavering commitment to
revolutionizing healthcare technology and delivering excellence to its
customers.... read more

In April, we released updates to OpenNMS Meridian 2023, as well as Horizon
33.0.3.

Meridian Stable Update

Meridians 2023.1.15 contains a couple of bug fixes.

For a list of changes, see the release notes:

• 2023.1.15 ( The Lone Ranger)

Horizon 33.0.3... read more

In the dynamic landscape of network management, NetFlow traffic analyzers
stand out as indispensable tools for optimizing network performance and
ensuring robust security. This comprehensive guide delves into the intricacies
of NetFlow technology, its manifold benefits, essential features, and
practical tips for selecting and implementing the right NetFlow analyzer for
your organization.

... read more

In this blog post, I’ll cover how OpenNMS
Meridian can leverage SNMP network
monitoring. SNMP or the Simple Network Management Protocol works as a client-
server model where clients or agents provide information back to a central
management server, Meridian, in our case. The management server can query
specific information and events from the agents.

By default, Meridian collects information from SNMP devices of Report 161 and
uses a read community string of “public.” As a best practice, though,
community strings should be changed to something unique on your network
devices. Meridian provides support for SNMP versions 1, 2c, and 3.... read more

In March, we released updates to all OpenNMS Meridian versions under active
support, as well as Horizon 33.0.2.

Meridian Stable Updates

Meridians 2023.1.14, 2022.1.26, 2021.1.37 contains a bunch of bug fixes and
enhancements.

For a list of changes, see the release notes:

• 2021.1.37 ( Mariner 5)
• 2022.1.26 ( Andromeda)
• 2023.1.14 ( Statler)... read more

OpenNMS Meridian is a powerful enterprise
network monitoring solution, thanks in part to its flexibility and ability to
connect to and monitor a wide range of network devices through network flow
data. By providing comprehensive insights into device status, traffic
patterns and performance metrics, Meridian empowers your organization to make
data-driven decisions.... read more

In today's hyper-connected world, where billions of users interact with
websites, applications, and services every second, network monitoring
solutions are critical to ensuring your network operations stay consistent
and reliable. When deployed effectively, they provide continuous surveillance
of your network traffic, performance, and security, allowing your team to
proactively identify potential trouble spots and address issues, from slow
loading times to security threats, before they disrupt services.... read more

Security and Scalability Are Always Critical

Part one of this series on “Simple Network Management Protocol” (SNMP)
looked back at the standard’s origins, explained what “simple” means in this
context (hint: it doesn’t mean no complexity!), and why data structure
predictability is so powerful.

In part two, we’ll look at the security and scalability benefits this protocol
still delivers.

The “S” Could Stand for “Secure”... read more

In February, we released updates to all OpenNMS Meridian versions under active
support, as well as Horizon 33.0.1.

Meridian Stable Updates

Meridians 2023.1.13, 2022.1.25, 2021.1.36 contains a bunch of small bugfixes
along with other improvements.

For a list of changes, see the release notes:

• 2021.1.36 ( Cosmos 21)
• 2022.1.25 ( Lyra)
• 2023.1.13 ( Elmo)... read more

In February, we released updates to all OpenNMS Meridian versions under active
support.

Meridian Stable Updates

Meridians 2023.1.13, 2022.1.25, 2021.1.36 contains a bunch of small bugfixes
along with other improvements.

For a list of changes, see the release notes:

• 2021.1.36 ( Cosmos 21)
• 2022.1.25 ( Lyra)
• 2023.1.13 ( Elmo)... read more

A Simple and Structured Approach Delivers Big Benefits

If you’re someone with a long history in the network monitoring space, you’ve
seen trends in standards and protocols come and go over the years.

In this two-part blog series, we discuss one that deserves a second look: SNMP
or “Simple Network Management Protocol.” It delivers lightweight bandwidth
requirements, a predictable data format, security benefits, and asynchronous
scalability. These advantages make it still one of the best monitoring
protocols available today.... read more

In January, we released updates to all OpenNMS Meridian versions under active
support, as well as Horizon 32.0.6.

Meridian Stable Updates

Meridians 2023.1.12, 2022.1.24, 2021.1.25 contains a bunch of small
enhancements to aid in debugging along with other minor improvements.

For a list of changes, see the release notes:

• 2021.1.35 ( Zond 1)
• 2022.1.24 ( Telescopium)
• 2023.1.12 ( Oscar the Grouch)... read more

Dr. Craig Gallen looks back over his history with open-source network
management and the TM Forum.

In the final part of this series, he collects 4 key learnings on how to
successfully move open-source initiatives forward.

Thinking back and looking forwards, what have we learned from the last twenty
years of involvement in TM Forum programs and push for open-source network
management solutions?

1) Crisis opens the door to change.... read more

Dr. Craig Gallen looks back over his history with open-source network
management and the TM Forum.

In the second part of this series, he dives into the history of interface
programs including the rise and fall of TIP and the growth of OpenAPI.

Around 2008, the TM Forum desired to create a more implementation neutral
interface technology based on WSDL (Web Services Description Language). The
new TM Forum Interface Program was led by Steve Fratini from Telcordia and
(unimaginatively) referred to as TIP. The objective of the program was to
use model driven engineering to generate WSDL interfaces and PDF documentation
directly from the TM Forum SID.... read more

In December, we released updates to all OpenNMS Meridian versions under active
support.

Meridian Stable Updates

Meridians 2022.1.23, 2021.1.34 contains a few small bug fixes.

Meridian 2023.1.11, contains a bunch of documentation updates, bug fixes, some
major security-focused upgrades including Karaf and Camel and one fix related
to the Metadata REST service.

For a list of changes, see the release notes:... read more

Dr. Craig Gallen looks back over his history with open-source network
management and the TM Forum.

In the first part of this series, he covers the kick off of the 'open-source
pirates' at TM Forum Nice 2004 to open source coming into its own and starting
to compete with commercial solutions.

In 2004, the telecoms bubble had burst, and the telecoms industry was still in
shock with over 500,000 layoffs and $2 Trillion Dollars of value wiped out
globally. Over-investment in fibre capacity and 3G licenses had left many
suppliers and operators on the verge of bankruptcy.... read more

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Rather than pay the Splunk bill, Cisco just bought the company.

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Cisco’s plannedacquisition of Splunk has caused ripples across the
network and security ecosystem since it was announced in September 2023. It
may be a win for both by bringing together Splunk’s cybersecurity with Cisco’s
network data, but as with any merger, there are some questions.... read more

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Rather than pay the Splunk bill, Cisco just bought the company."

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Cisco’s plannedacquisition of Splunk has caused ripples across the
network and security ecosystem since it was announced in September 2023. It
may be a win for both by bringing together Splunk’s cybersecurity with Cisco’s
network data, but as with any merger, there are some questions.... read more

Find yourself stuck in the maze of network issues? Frustrated by monitoring
problems you just can't seem to untangle? Not sure how to take your network
monitoring to the next level? We get it!

While ChatGPT can give you the answers to some of life’s big questions, there
are still key insights you can only get from real people – like our OpenNMS
experts.

With our “Ask an Expert” sessions, you can schedule time with real OpenNMS
gurus to have a real conversation with an experienced network monitoring
professional. No jargon, no tech-heavy mumbo-jumbo—just friendly advice,
suggestions, and solutions to your network monitoring dilemmas.... read more

In November, we released updates to all OpenNMS Meridian versions under active
support, as well as Horizon 32.0.5.

Meridian Stable Updates

Meridians 2023.1.9, 2022.1.22, 2021.1.33 contains a bunch of security updates
to Drools, Hibernate, Jetty, and more, plus a number of other bug fixes and a
slew of documentation updates.

For a list of changes, see the release notes:

• 2021.1.33 ( Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE))
• 2022.1.22 ( Eridanus)
• 2023.1.9 ( The Swedish Chef)... read more

We're highlighting Jesus Palacio, CTO of Urbalink Networks, and an OpenNMS
Horizon user for more than 20 years.

In the first part of our interview, we got to know Jesus and how he got
started using OpenNMS.

In the second, and final, part of our interview, we'll learn how he chose
OpenNMS and the benefits he's seen from using Horizon as his preferred network
monitoring platform.

What were the criteria you used to choose OpenNMS?... read more

We're highlighting Jesus Palacio, CTO of Urbalink Networks, and an OpenNMS
Horizon user for more than 20 years.

In the first part of our interview, we'll get to know Jesus, how he got
started with OpenNMS, and why he's stayed with the network monitoring platform
after all these years.

How did you first get started with OpenNMS?

"I first interacted with OpenNMS in 2003, when I was a network analyst at my
first job after college. My boss, who was very involved in open-source
initiatives, introduced me to the project. He had implemented OpenNMS as an
alternative to HP OpenView. The company we worked for at the time was a value-
added provider to cellular carriers, both domestic and international. We had
very strict SLAs with our customers, so one of our main tasks was to ensure
compliance with those SLAs. OpenNMS was a perfect fit for our needs because it
enabled us to do early warning and comprehensive monitoring, which were key
aspects of our roles.... read more

In October, we released updates to all OpenNMS Meridian versions under active
support, as well as Horizon 32.0.4.

Meridian Stable Updates

Meridians 2023.1.8, 2022.1.21, 2021.1.32, 2020.1.40 contains documentation
updates as well as a number of bug fixes and enhancements including Sentinel
fixes, improvements to running in containers, and some other small changes.

For a list of changes, see the release notes:... read more