SolarWinds Certified Professional – Network Performance Monitor — Question 2

Which metrics can NPM monitor on an Ethernet switch? (Choose all that apply.)

Answer options

• A. Configuration changes
• B. Buffer misses
• C. Duplex mismatches
• D. CPU utilization

Correct answer: A, B, C

Explanation

NPM can track configuration changes, buffer misses, and duplex mismatches as these are critical for maintaining optimal switch performance. CPU utilization, while important, is not typically monitored by NPM on Ethernet switches.