3Com Simplifies Network Operations With Enhancements to Transcend Traffix Manager for Windows NT.SANTA CLARA Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 28, 1998-- New Web-based Reporting and More Efficient RMON/RMON-2 Data Storage and Retrieval Deliver Flexible and Cost-Effective Network Management 3Com Corporation today announced major enhancements to its award-winning Transcend(R) Traffix(tm) Manager for Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. application that meet 3Com's goals of simplifying network operations and delivering improved network reliability. Transcend Traffix Manager V2.0 for Windows NT now offers Web-based reporting, more efficient data storage and retrieval, and the industry's most comprehensive RMON-2 data collection. These enhancements let administrators more easily monitor traffic flow, application usage and end-user activity to identify trouble spots before they impact application or network quality of service. Transcend Traffix Manager V2.0 for Windows NT offers a choice of HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. , ASCII ASCII or American Standard Code for Information Interchange, a set of codes used to represent letters, numbers, a few symbols, and control characters. Originally designed for teletype operations, it has found wide application in computers. and printed report formats to simplify the sharing of information, provide for customized reports and enable the export of data to other applications. In addition, a new scheduler function allows for report generation on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, and user-defined data aging One of the compliance testing applications put forth during the Y2K problem, in which years were added to a date to bring it up to or beyond the year 2000. See Y2K problem. maximizes storage space for past performance data. Transcend Traffix Manager V2.0 for Windows NT also doubles the number of supported end nodes - from 50,000 to more than 100,000 - and incorporates an open database to allow access to information by third party applications. "A critical challenge for managers is keeping their company's network running reliably and efficiently. This requires sophisticated, yet easy to use, management tools that support rapid problem isolation and resolution, as well as deliver the information needed for proactive planning and network optimization," said Mark Bouchard, senior research analyst, Global Networking Strategies, META Group, a Connecticut-based research and consulting firm Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a . Taking Control of Network Traffic Transcend Traffix Manager for Windows NT provides a desktop-to-WAN visualization Using the computer to convert data into picture form. The most basic visualization is that of turning transaction data and summary information into charts and graphs. Visualization is used in computer-aided design (CAD) to render screen images into 3D models that can be viewed from all of enterprise traffic to help network managers better understand the impact of application deployment throughout the network. Transcend Traffix Manager collects and correlates data from standard RMON/RMON-2 probes and embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. agents, providing a global view of network traffic for performance management, trend analysis and troubleshooting. Through its highly intuitive graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to , it can quickly and easily zero in on every host and data stream in the network, allowing managers to more easily monitor and enforce corporate network usage policies. "Our goals are to deliver end-to-end management of 3Com network systems, simplify and automate network operations, increase reliability and reduce the total cost of network ownership," said Kathy Rocha, director of marketing for network management at 3Com Corporation. "With Transcend Traffix Manager V2.0 for Windows NT, we are taking a step closer to enabling users to manage their network as a business resource rather than an office tool." Through its leading-edge data management and advanced filtering capabilities, Transcend Traffix Manager can scale seamlessly from small to large enterprises. Administrators can use Transcend Traffix Manager to aggregate subnet (SUBNETwork) A logical division of a local area network, which is created to improve performance and provide security. To enhance performance, subnets limit the number of nodes that compete for available bandwidth. data from many devices into a single device. In addition, it can filter out conversations below a level defined by the user, providing a more useful set of information. Pricing and Availability Transcend Traffix Manager V2.0 for Windows NT is scheduled to ship on Oct. 22 and is priced at $7,995 (U.S. list price). Current Transcend Traffix Manager V1.1 for NT customers with software maintenance contracts will receive an upgrade free of charge. About 3Com 3Com Corporation enables individuals and organizations worldwide to stay more connected by communicating and sharing information and resources anytime, anywhere. As one of the world's preeminent pre·em·i·nent or pre-em·i·nent adj. Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding. See Synonyms at dominant, noted. [Middle English, from Latin prae suppliers of data, voice and video communications technology Noun 1. communications technology - the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry , 3Com has delivered networking solutions to more than 200 million customers worldwide. The company provides large enterprise, small and medium enterprise, carriers and network service providers, and consumers with comprehensive, innovative information access products and system solutions for building intelligent, reliable and high performance local and wide area networks. For further information, visit 3Com's World Wide Web site at http://www.3Com.com or the press site at http://www.3Com.com/pressbox. 3Com and Transcend are registered trademarks and Traffix is a trademark of 3Com Corporation. Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. |
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