Network Performance Baselining

Chapter 5. Network Analysis and Optimization Techniques

When performing a network baseline study, specific techniques enable an analyst to troubleshoot network issues. Some of these techniques involve processes discussed earlier in this book, such as utilization and quantitative measurement analysis. Unique methods exist to isolate specific traffic flow events, which can be very helpful during isolation and statistical baselining.

First, an analyst must engage the standard methodology as presented in the preceding chapter. Next, the analyst should apply techniques that provide a more focused review of dataflow from each specific baseline session. Some of these techniques can be applied to cause isolation; others can be used to optimize a network's ...