Provides protocol analysis to mid-sized networks. Captures network packet data on NetWare local area networks (LANs) and performs some decoding. Troubleshoots IBM mainframes and AS/400 computers, networked applicatons running on IBM equipment, and related front-end devices.
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Price : US$; Supplier : ADCO International Sales, Glendale New York; Contents : Part I : Ethernet/802.3 LANs; 1. Overview of Ethernet LAN; 2. Performance considerations for CSMA/CD; 3. Wiring specifications and performance; 4. NetWare's Ethernet frame structure; 5. Troubleshooting at the Data Link Layer; Part II : NetWare Protocols : 6. NetWare's IPX/SPX Protocols; 7. The NetWork Core Protocol; 8. Burst Mode Protocol; 9. Service Advertising Protocol; 10. Routing Information Protocol; 11. NetWare Diagnostic Packets; 12. Miscellaneous NetWare Protocols; Part III : Performance Benchmarking, Testing and Optimization : 13. Creating a NetWork Baseline; 14. Stress-Testing Techniques; 15. Testing NCP Communications; 16. Characterizing Server Performance; Part IV : Protocol Analyzers : Overview and Features : 17. Overview of Protocol Analyzers; 18. Network statistics; 19. Station monitoring; 20. Alarms and alarm thresholds; 21. Packet Capture; 22. Packet Transmit; 23. Protocol Decodes; A. Glossary; B. Bibliography; C. LANalyzer for NetWare and LANalyzer : Product information; D. Hex to Decimal Conversion Chart;. Same software on five 3 1/2 in. and five 5 1/4 in. disks.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 380-381) and index.
Formatted Contents Note
pt. I. Ethernet/802.3 LANs 1. Overview of Ethernet LANs 2. Performance Considerations for CSMA/CD 3. Wiring Specifications and Performance 4. NetWare's Ethernet Frame Structure 5. Troubleshooting at the Data Link Layer pt. II. NetWare Protocols 6. NetWare's IPX/SPX Protocols 7. The Network Core Protocol 8. Burst Mode Protocol 9. Service Advertising Protocol 10. Routing Information Protocol 11. NetWare Diagnostic Packets 12. Miscellaneous NetWare Protocols pt. III. Performance Benchmarking, Testing, and Optimization 13. Creating a Network Baseline 14. Stress-Testing Techniques 15. Testing NCP Communications 16. Characterizing Server Performance pt. IV. Protocol Analyzers Overview and Features 17. Overview of Protocol Analyzers 18. Network Statistics 19. Station Monitoring 20. Alarms and Alarm Thresholds 21. Packet Capture 22. Packet Transmit 23. Protocol Decodes App. C LANalyzer for NetWare and LANalyzer Product Information App. D Hex to Decimal Conversion Chart.