LiveAction IP SLA

IP SLA Topology View

LiveAction IP SLA is a software module that makes Cisco IOS IP service level agreement (SLA) operations easily accessible for generating synthetic network traffic to monitor latency, loss, jitter, and mean opinion core (MOS) for VoIP.

LiveAction SLA is part of the LiveAction software framework that enables IT engineers at all experience levels to perform advanced Cisco device operations quickly and easily on live networks. Its highly interactive graphical interface delivers the full functionality and flexibility of the device features without the need to learn and use Cisco device command lines.

About Cisco IOS IP SLA

Cisco IOS IP SLA is a capability embedded in most devices that run Cisco IOS software. Its service-level assurance metrics and methodology allow users to increase network reliability by verifying service guarantees with precise service-level assurance measurements. IP SLA can validate network performance, proactively identify network issues, and simplify the deployment of new IP services.

Cisco IOS IP SLAs generate synthetic test traffic in a continuous, reliable, and predictable manner to enable accurate measurement of network performance. This traffic can be sent across the network to measure performance among multiple network locations or across multiple network paths. IP SLA uses timestamp information to facilitate the calculation of performance metrics such as jitter, latency, network, and server response times, packet loss, and mean opinion score.

Key Features and Benefits

Ease of use	LiveAction makes Cisco IP SLA easy to use. An intuitive graphical interface replaces complicated command lines making on-the-fly test configuration and execution easy and understandable.
Improved efficiency	Reduces time required for network deployment, maintenance and training while improving network availability.
Built-In IP SLA expertise	LiveAction IP SLA is based on Cisco best practices and an extensive knowledgebase of the IP SLA features and functions of Cisco devices.
Rich visualizations	LiveAction provides graphical views of latency, loss, jitter, and MOS over IP SLA. It also displays real-time topological views and test status as well as test results plotted historically on a timeline.
Test traffic generation	Generates and sends synthetic test traffic from the router for measuring network performance. Enables detailed editing of test configurations to simulate complex traffic patterns.
Interactive	Start, stop, and edit traffic tests in real time.
Non-disruptive	LiveAction IP SLA is a software-based solution that requires no physical topology changes or service interruptions to install.
Exceptional ROI	LiveAction IP SLA takes full advantage of existing features built into Cisco devices significantly reducing the need to purchase separate test networks and hardware-based test equipment including external traffic generators, far end-point probes, and analyzers.