Advanced Computer Communications introduces UNIX-based SNMP network-management tool; RiverView for UNIX fully interoperable with Newbridge Networks netman tools.SANTA BARBARA Santa Barbara (săn'tə bär`brə, –bərə), city (1990 pop. 85,571), seat of Santa Barbara co., S Calif., on the Pacific Ocean; inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 1997--Advanced Computer Communications (ACC See adaptive cruise control. ), a leading provider of network-access solutions, Monday announced an addition to its Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. )-based network-management family with the introduction of RiverView for UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). . Running on the popular HP OpenView HP OpenView was a Hewlett Packard product range consisting of an extensive portfolio of network and systems management products. In 2007 the entire HP OpenView portfolio was rebranded under the strengthened HP Software name. network-management platform, RiverView for UNIX provides the performance and capabilities needed to manage large networks with thousands of nodes. RiverView for UNIX provides full configuration, monitoring and trouble-shooting of all ACC devices through a 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 (GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. ). Its modular descriptor (1) A word or phrase that identifies a document in an indexed information retrieval system. (2) A category name used to identify data. (operating system) descriptor application easily extends new ACC node types by adding equipment descriptor files, which can be loaded and compiled while the system is operational, avoiding costly network downtime. The extensive application includes such features as hierarchical network maps, automatic map generation and a rapid configuration feature, which allow for easy creation of network topologies using copy and paste To copy files from one location to another or to copy text and images from one document to another. All modern operating systems and applications have a copy and paste capability that is typically selected from an Edit menu. See cut and paste and Win Copy between windows. techniques. Graphic images of ACC remote-access devices, including color-coded identification of I/O cards, enable quick trouble-shooting of problem nodes. A point-and-click menu bar displays all ACC bridge/router parameters. Interoperability With Newbridge Networks Management Tools RiverView for UNIX can run as an integrated application with HP OpenView for UNIX, allowing easy integrated into existing management environments. For integrated management with Newbridge Networks-based LANs and WANs, RiverView for UNIX can be launched from 46020 Mainstreet Manager and VIVID System Manager. ACC's modular descriptor adds ACC device definitions, features and attributes to the 46020, providing users with customized descriptors of all ACC devices on the network. Sophisticated Network Management Features RiverView for UNIX monitors nodes and isolates problems quickly and easily. Users can navigate through the network and open drawings, configuration forms, tables and menus by clicking the mouse. In addition, rules-checking features prevent configuration errors. For advanced users, accelerators and navigation tools quicken the configuration process. Price and Availability RiverView for UNIX is available for Solaris and HP-UX HP's version of Unix that runs on its 9000 family. It is based on SVID and incorporates features from BSD Unix along with several HP innovations. (operating system) HP-UX - The version of Unix running on Hewlett-Packard workstations. operating systems. List prices are as follows: RiverView for UNIX Base Application $3,000 RiverView for UNIX Descriptor Software $2,000 RiverView for UNIX and HP OpenView Bundle $17,500 About ACC ACC is a leading manufacturer of network-access products that provide cost-effective solutions for the home, office and enterprise. ACC leads the industry in the development of Bandwidth Optimization technologies to maximize the utilization of leased lines and switched services. ACC's products are sold worldwide through channel partners that serve corporate and business customers, educational institutions, health care, retail establishments, governments and carrier service providers. Advanced Computer Communications has headquarters at 340 Storke Road, Santa Barbara, Calif. 93117; telephone 805/685-4455; fax 805/685-4465; e-mail info@acc.com; World Wide Web http://www.acc.com . -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: RiverView is a trademark of Advanced Computer Communications. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Color slides or electronic images are available. CONTACT: Advanced Computer Communications Andrew Chase, 805/685-4455 or Precision Communications Marianne McCarthy, 805/565-7782 |
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