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What is a Network TAP?
Learn how network TAPs work and how they can fit into your digital ecosystem to improve monitoring, security, and other use cases.
5 min
What is MELT Data?
Learn the details of MELT data (metrics, events, logs, and traces) in the monitoring and observability space. See how this data can be enhanced to enable deep observability.
5 min
What are Network Blind Spots?
Learn about the causes and risks of network blind spots and how NETSCOUT helps solve them. Smart Data helps close visibility gaps and improve observability and security.
8 min
What Is Shadow IT? Risks, Examples, and How to Reduce Blind Spots
Shadow IT carries real risks and harsh realities for organizations. Learn how to spot them, and remedy issues, with NETSCOUT.
10 min
What is NETSCOUT Smart Data?
Learn all about the value and use cases of NETSCOUT Smart Data, the actionable intelligence that powers our data platform.
7 min
What is Observability?
Discover what observability is and why it goes beyond traditional monitoring. Learn how it empowers IT teams with deeper insights for proactive issue resolution.
7 min
What is DE-MELT?
DE-MELT enhances traditional MELT with Deep Packet Inspection, delivering richer insights, stronger AI training, better threat detection, and cost-efficient observability.
6 min
What is Telemetry Data?
Discover how telemetry data enhances IT operations with real-time monitoring, improving system performance, security, and operational resilience.
7 min
What is AIOps?
Learn about artificial intelligence for IT operations, or AIOps, from the data experts at NETSCOUT. Get the ins and outs of what it is, how it's used, and why data is key.
8 min
What to Know About Digital Transformation
Learn what you need to know about digital transformation and how visibility is key to a smooth process. NETSCOUT offers unmatched visibility throughout your DX process.
8 min
What is Packet Capture (PCAP)?

Packet capture (PCAP) is the compilation of network occurrences for review and analysis. The capturing of these network packets helps both network and security teams understand...

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What is the Client Edge?
Client edges are locations where an end-user or group of end-users (a.k.a., clients) connect to the network.
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