Book description
Sniffer Network Optimization and Troubleshooting Handbook introduces the reader to the vast functionality of the suite of Sniffer Solutions from Network Associates but ultimately focuses on the affordable and most widely used Sniffer Product - Sniffer Pro LAN Network Analyzer. This book begins with the basic features of Sniffer Pro LAN and then moves the reader through the impressive tips and tools available for gathering data, analyzing, troubleshooting, resolving and securing problems on their network.
Sniffer from Network Associates is a suite of tools including Sniffer Portable Analysis Suite, Sniffer Distributed Analysis Suite, Sniffer Reporting, Sniffer Optical, and Sniffer Wireless. With a clear market leadership, Sniffer Solutions are employed in over 80% of the enterprise networks of the Fortune 100. Sniffer has also received wide industry acclaim from the experts and its everyday users. In 2000 Sniffer was named one of the 10 most computer products of the decade by Network Computing Magazine. It also received the "Editor's Choice" award from PC Magazine during the second quarter of 2001.
Over 60,000 individuals have taken advantage of the educational services offered by Sniffer Technologies - aptly named Sniffer University. Coupled with the introduction of the Sniffer Certified Professional Program (SCPP) as a replacement for the popular CNX (Certified Network Expert) certification, an aptitude with Sniffer Solutions is a "must-have" for system administrators.
- Offers comprehensive coverage of Sniffer Pro LAN
- Supplemental study materials for the SCPP certification track. As of April 2001, the CNX certifications track became inactive. Current CNXs looking to update their certifications to the new SCPP track are going to need to bring themselves up to speed on the new offerings from the Sniffer family of products before desertification
- Up to the Minute Web-based Support. Once the reader understands the concepts of network hardware, configuration, and implementation, they can receive up-to-the minute links, white papers, and analysis for one year at solutions@syngress.com
Table of contents
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- solutions@syngress.com
- Copyright
- Acknowledgments
- Contributors
- Contributor and Technical Reviewer
- Technical Editors and Contributors
- Foreword
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Sniffer Pro
- Chapter 2: Installing Sniffer Pro
- Chapter 3: Exploring the Sniffer Pro Interface
- Chapter 4: Configuring Sniffer Pro to Monitor Network Applications
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Chapter 5: Using Sniffer Pro to Monitor the Performance of a Network
- Introduction
- Network Performance Issues
- Real-Time Performance Monitoring with Sniffer Pro
- Baselining, Trending, and Change Management
- Analyzing Ethernet Performance with Sniffer Pro
- Analyzing Token Ring Performance with Sniffer Pro
- Analyzing LAN Routing Performance Issues
- Realigning Your Network for Better Performance
- Summary
- Solutions Fast Track
- Chapter 6: Capturing Network Data for Analysis
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Chapter 7: Analyzing Network Issues
- Introduction
- Hey! Why Is the Network So Slow?
- Resetting Token Ring Networks
- Using Sniffer Pro to Troubleshoot a Chattering Network Interface Card
- Using Sniffer Pro to Troubleshoot Small Packets (Runts
- Using Sniffer Pro to Troubleshoot Browsing Battles
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Failure
- Summary
- Solutions Fast Track
- Chapter 8: Using Filters
- Chapter 9: Understanding and Using Triggers and Alarms
- Chapter 10: Reporting
- Chapter 11: Detecting and Performing Security Breaches with Sniffer Pro
- Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Traffic for Network Optimization
- Index
Product information
- Title: Sniffer Pro Network Optimization & Troubleshooting Handbook
- Author(s):
- Release date: August 2002
- Publisher(s): Syngress
- ISBN: 9780080480985
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