In the network management arena, open source software alternatives provide a compelling argument against big vendors that sell high cost, monolithic systems. However, the central theme to their argument relies on "cost" -open source is ‘free’ compared to the ‘high cost’ commercial software.
But is it really? In this brief we address the main myths around open source network management, and present WhatsUp Gold’s affordable and comprehensive network management capabilities as a strong alternative capable of delivering lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) and greater value across the board.