The Latest AppResponse Release Expands Support for Virtualization and Scalability

Riverbed AppResponse is a cornerstone solution in network and application performance monitoring, a trusted tool used by enterprises globally to maintain visibility and performance across complex, hybrid environments. As the key NPM component in Riverbed’s visibility suite, AppResponse has a long-standing reputation for its robust capabilities in packet-based analytics and real-time performance monitoring. It provides a comprehensive view into network and application interactions, helping IT teams quickly diagnose and resolve performance issues.  

Over the years, AppResponse has evolved with the changing IT landscape, consistently meeting the demands of multi-cloud, high-performance, and virtualized infrastructures. The latest release is a new chapter in this evolution, enhancing AppResponse’s capabilities to keep pace with the needs of today’s dynamic enterprise environments. 

Riverbed’s latest release of AppResponse 11.20, introduces powerful enhancements that expand its capabilities in virtualized environments and bolster its scalability and monitoring efficiency. This release is specifically crafted to meet the evolving needs of IT operations in modern server farms and high-performance compute environments. Here’s a look at some of the core updates in this release.

Broader hypervisor support

With the Braun Release, AppResponse now supports Microsoft Hyper-V (versions 2019 and 2022) alongside VMware ESXi and Nutanix AHV, enabling broader deployment options across virtualized infrastructures. This extended support means that enterprises can seamlessly deploy AppResponse within Hyper-V and ESXi environments, ensuring continuous network and application visibility across their virtual data centers 

New high-performance virtual model 5000v for ESXi

This release introduces the AppResponse 5000v virtual model, specifically designed for environments where higher packet capture and packet analysis performance is essential. The 5000v model allows enterprises to deploy AppResponse in even the most demanding server farms, providing robust packet analysis capabilities to maintain performance visibility. This model is ideal for mission-critical applications that require real-time network insights. The 5000v delivers equivalent packet capture and packet analysis performance to the 2180 hardware model and the AR Cloud virtual appliance for AWS and Azure.  

VMDirectPath I/O packet feed for enhanced data capture

The new release includes support for VMDirectPath I/O, or PCI passthrough, as an optional packet feed input for AppResponse models 2000v and 5000v running on ESXi. This feature enables direct packet capture from specified network interfaces, improving data fidelity in certain high-security and performance-sensitive environments. This addition is particularly beneficial for environments that require high-resolution packet analysis across virtualized infrastructures. 

Proactive monitoring of interface status

To enhance operational efficiency, AppResponse now features internal monitoring of individual monitoring ports. This update allows administrators to receive notifications if a port’s status changes, facilitating proactive maintenance and troubleshooting. By enabling automatic status checks, this feature aims to reduce downtime and improve overall network reliability. 

Riverbed AppResponse meets demands of modern network environments

The latest release solidifies Riverbed AppResponse’s position as a leading edge network and application performance monitoring solution. With its expanded hypervisor support, enhanced scalability, new high-performance models, and proactive monitoring capabilities, AppResponse is better equipped to meet the complex demands of modern, fully virtualized network environments. This release not only addresses current industry trends but also anticipates the future needs of IT operations teams who rely on virtualization and advanced packet analysis for optimized network performance. 

Riverbed’s commitment to innovation in network performance monitoring is evident in the AppResponse’s latest release, which equips enterprises with the tools they need to maintain visibility, scalability, and efficiency in increasingly dynamic and virtualized network environments.