This architectural overview explains the configuration of a Novell network, protocols for connecting subnetworks into an internetwork, and different services and applications available with the network. Also covered are methods for integrating the Novell network with other networks to expand its capabilities. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Measure, rate, and improve network performance with techniques from an expert. With years of practical experience, Nassar is an authority on network performance baselining. In this revolutionary book, he includes approaches for standard baseline methodologies along with actual steps and processes to perform network baseline measurements.

Here is a complete guide to using Novell's precision network monitoring and diagnostic tool. Learn to analyze network activity, troubleshoot the system, debug network applications, and fine-tune performance.

Novell's Guide to LAN/WAN Analysis: IPX/SPX™ Are you getting a lot of network errors? Is your file transfer process fast enough? Are you using efficient packet sizes? Are your applications performing properly? Learn how to use protocol analyzers to spot network problems — before they become crises. Using a hands-on approach, bestselling author Laura Chappell provides you with an in-depth analysis of core network protocols — IPX, SPX, SAP, RIP, NLSP, IPXWAN™, and NCP — plus tried-and-true analysis techniques and tips to help you better test your applications, troubleshoot communications, and plan for growth. Your Complete Guide to NetWare IPX/SPX Communications Find out where to place your analyzer for accurate results Identify basic errors on Ethernet and Token Ring networks Select the best type of protocol analyzer for your network Learn the ins and outs of NetWare IPX and SPX protocols Find out how to avoid SPX timeouts or WAN link communication problems Master the packet structures and functions of SAP, RIP, NLSP, and IPXWAN Troubleshoot server connections with NCP and NDS Use IPX Ping and the Diagnostic Responder to test local and remote communications Identify overloaded NetWare servers Exclusive Novell Software! Bonus CD-ROM includes an exclusive demo version of LANalyzer for Windows, plus trace files for: NCP Timeout/recovery process RCONSOLE SPX session establishment Downed file server Bringing up an NLSP-only network Launching a server-based application Logging in and authenticating as Admin System Requirements: PC running Windows 3.1 or higher

This complete, expert guide offers authoritative, real-world information to analyzing and troubleshooting networks. Readers find invaluable "straight-from-the-trenches" tips, diagrams, trace file snapshots--everything they need to keep networks operating at peak performance. A fully searchable CD-ROM contains an extensive library of technical papers and resources.

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 [email protected]

A must-have guide for troubleshooting and analyzing TCP/IP onthe Internet and corporate network Follows a practical approach to ensure that TCP/IP stays up andrunning Describes problems based on actual scenarios in the field andpresents proven solutions to deal with them Explains how to use available tools and utilities to theirmaximum advantage Companion Web site includes samples scenarios and code from thebook