Frequently Asked Questions
How does AppLevel differ from the Managed Network Service I'm use to having?
  • AppLevel gives you the control. In the past, customers had to rely on the service provider to monitor how well they were doing and the level of that reporting has been limited to Layer 2. AppLevel allows you to see, to Layer 7, what is happening on your network so you can troubleshoot, do capacity planning, and even prioritize your traffic.
Who is watching my network?
  • AppLevel is monitored 7/24 by a team experts who can identify a network issue, isolate it, and (if needed) dispatch the appropriate engineer to fix the issue.
How does Managing to Layer 7 benefit my company?
  • By seeing to Layer 7, you identify mission critical applications and protect them from non-mission critical applications that can bring a network to it's knees. Bandwidth hogs like FTP, email, or streaming video can be identified and or controlled to protect the business from unnecessary outages.
How does AppLevel help in a Converged network environment?
  • By being able to allocate bandwidth "on demand" to applications like Voice over IP, now it becomes much more cost effective for voice and data to share bandwidth.
How can I make sure that the bandwidth is available for my mission critical applications?
  • AppLevel's Platinum program allows you to consult with AppLevel Engineers to design a policy that will ensure mission critical applications are always protected.
Is there someone I can talk to when I have a problem?
  • AppLevel Helpdesk is available 7/24 to handle your troubleshooting issues.
When are trouble tickets closed?
  • The AppLevel Helpdesk does not close a ticket until the customer says he is satisfied. We are not in a hurry to close a ticket until we know the customer is happy.
Can I run my own reports?
  • Yes - With AppLevel Gold or Platinum.
Can I use this as a troubleshooting tool?
  • Yes
"The AppLevel priority switch actively controls our network resources by identifying applications and applying our corporate policies. Its built-in intelligence assures that our business-critical applications operate smoothly."
- Kevin Rice, Global Network Architect