Sniffer Pro Network Optimization and Troubleshooting Manual

Author: Simonsky
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: SnifferPro is a network analysis software produced by Network Associates, used for network fault and performance management, and is widely applied in the network application field, now accounting for 76% of the network analysis market. This book helps readers understand the mechanism of SnifferPro and master the technology of using SnifferPro. The book is divided into 12 chapters. Chapter 1 introduces in detail the basic issues of network operation, the functions of SnifferPro, and the content of the SCP certification exam. Chapters 2 and 3 cover the installation, configuration, and various aspects of the Sniffer interface. Chapter 4 explains how to monitor applications, especially those running in Microsoft and Novell NetWare networks. Chapter 5 discusses real-time performance monitoring and analysis of network trends. Chapters 6, 7, and 8 respectively introduce network data capture for analysis, analysis of network problems, and methods of capturing and analyzing network traffic using filters. Chapter 9 elaborates on how to use triggers and warnings in a network. Chapter 10 describes how to report analyzed network data. Chapters 11 and 12 introduce the application of SnifferPro in detecting and remedying network security vulnerabilities, as well as network optimization and troubleshooting. This book is suitable for network administrators and professional technicians and managers in related fields, and can also serve as a core reference book for relevant courses in colleges and universities. SnifferPro is a network analysis software produced by Network Associates, used for network fault and performance management, and is widely applied in the network application field, now accounting for 76% of the network analysis market. This book helps readers understand the mechanism of SnifferPro and master the technology of using SnifferPro. The book is divided into 12 chapters. Chapter 1 introduces in detail the basic issues of network operation, the functions of SnifferPro, and the content of the SCP certification exam. Chapters 2 and 3 cover the installation, configuration, and various aspects of the Sniffer interface. Chapter 4 explains how to monitor applications, especially those running in Microsoft and Novell NetWare networks. Chapter 5 discusses real-time performance monitoring and analysis of network trends. Chapters 6, 7, and 8 respectively introduce network data capture for analysis, analysis of network problems, and methods of capturing and analyzing network traffic using filters. Chapter 9 elaborates on how to use triggers and warnings in a network. Chapter 10 describes how to report analyzed network data. Chapters 11 and 12 introduce the application of SnifferPro in detecting and remedying network security vulnerabilities, as well as network optimization and troubleshooting. This book is suitable for network administrators and professional technicians and managers in related fields, and can also serve as a core reference book for relevant courses in colleges and universities.