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Device42 vs Packet Capture

A side-by-side look at Device42 and Packet Capture. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Device42

Device42

Network & Admin

Device42 is an IT infrastructure management and CMDB software that helps track assets, monitor systems, automate workflows, and manage configurations. It provides a centralized view of the IT environment with automatic device discovery and dependency mapping.

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Packet Capture

Packet Capture

Network & Admin

Packet capture software intercepts and logs network traffic passing through a network interface. It can help analyze network issues, view raw network packets, monitor bandwidth usage, debug protocols, etc. Popular open-source packet capture tools include Wireshark, tcpdump, and Windump.

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