Understand your Network - Simplifying Netstat with the Network Top Processes Program!
In this post, we discover network secrets with netstat, and provide you with a powerful Netstat Network Connection Program that refines its abilities to identify the active network connections that are most utilized.
Just in case you missed it, we've covered netstat in our Networking Forensics Basics post and included it in our Basic Network Commands Reference Guide.
Understanding established connections on your network can lead towards creating reliable and efficient network infrastructure. Netstat provides the ability to display a list of all the current network connections on your computer, both incoming and outgoing, while including the following information:
However, running netstat can provide overwhelming information. By understanding the top processes running on your network, you can significantly enhance your ability to effectively monitor and manage network connections. And that is exactly why we’ve scripted a program to make it happen!
Network Top Processes Program will do the following:
Summarize the top 10 network processes.
Provide a count of the top active connections.
Show detailed information about each process, including the PID, local address, remote address, and connection status.
Display a graphical representation of the connection counts.
How does the Network Top Processes Program run?
Below are the steps the program takes to execute:
By running this script, you can gain valuable insights into your network's top processes and connections. It allows you to monitor network performance, identify resource-intensive processes, detect unusual network activity, and optimize network usage.
Run the program and let us know what you think!