Organizations deploy virtual private network (VPN) equipment because it provides substantial savings over other types of remote access services, providing the means to use the public Internet as a secure channel for private data communications. As the number of VPN devices deployed by an organization grows, the manageability of these networks becomes increasingly difficult. Tools are needed that allow IT personnel to monitor the status and health of these devices in a quick and easy manner.

The VPN 3000 Monitor application gives operators this ability by providing easy to view status information of multiple VPN 3000 Concentrators. Performance information is provided through the use of color-coded ribbon bars so network status changes may be quickly spotted, so managers can respond to network events in a timely manner.