Avesta Extends Web-based IT Service Management; IPnetWATCHER 1.1 Java Edition Bridges Web, IP and NT Management.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 1998--Avesta Technologies Inc., developer of IT service management solutions, announces the availability of IPnetWATCHER 1.1 Java Edition. Developed entirely in the Java programming language, IPnetWATCHER delivers real-time fault and performance monitoring for devices, servers, services and applications to managers of IP and now NT networks. With IPnetWATCHER monitoring a network, the right IT professionals will know immediately when a problem arises so downtime is minimized. "We continue to aggressively evolve IPnetWATCHER to meet the needs of our customers," said Lynda Partner, President of Avesta Canada. "They've told us they need web-based accessibility, anywhere-anytime testing from the device level up to the application level, and support for NT servers and services. This release gives them a comprehensive solution for IT availability monitoring." IPnetWATCHER finds and concurrently tests on-site and remote IP, 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. and NT devices, services and applications without the need for additional software or agents. When impending im·pend intr.v. im·pend·ed, im·pend·ing, im·pends 1. To be about to occur: Her retirement is impending. 2. problems or real-time failures are identified, IPnetWATCHER immediately notifies designated people through e-mail, pager, individual desktop alerts and real-time network status reports delivered to any Java-enabled browser anywhere. Service Management Written in the Java programming language as a server-side application, IPnetWATCHER uses the web to provide secure console access and control through any Java-enabled browser, 24 hours a day. In addition, network managers can use their browser to receive real-time network status reports. For mission-critical networks, this often means that the network manager can be notified and react to the problem from the convenience of home. "Web-based network management is critical to IT service management and we take it very seriously," notes Partner. "This is a mission-critical Java application A Java program that is run stand alone. The Java Virtual Machine in the client or server is interpreting the instructions. Contrast with Java applet. See servlet. to monitor mission-critical applications." In keeping with its Web focus, IPnetWATCHER can also manage Web servers and Web applications in great detail -- monitoring web site performance from response time through checking for broken links, changes in content, and application and database testing. This release also features full integration with Computer Associates Unicenter(R) TNG TNG Training TNG The Next Generation TNG Tongue TNG The Newspaper Guild (Union) TNG Transitional National Government TNG Telescopio Nazionale Galileo (national facility of the Italian astronomical community) (TM), support for ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) A database programming interface from Microsoft that provides a common language for Windows applications to access databases on a network. databases via JDBC (Java DataBase Connectivity) A programming interface that lets Java applications access a database via the SQL language. Since Java interpreters (Java Virtual Machines) are available for all major client platforms, this allows a platform-independent database , enhanced logging features, the ability to run IPnetWATCHER as an NT Service, support for 16-bit Java class files to facilitate internationalization The support for monetary values, time and date for countries around the world. It also embraces the use of native characters and symbols in the different alphabets. See localization, i18n, Unicode and IDN. internationalization - internationalisation and additional wizards for enhanced ease of use. Avesta Technologies, Inc. is an information technology services management firm that helps organizations manage complex IT service, availability, impact and risk issues within the business context. Avesta customers include organizations with complex IT environments such as financial institutions, telecommunications carriers, ISPs, and IT service providers. Headquartered in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. and privately held, the company was founded in late 1996 by executives from the financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. industry. Avesta's current products include IT service and impact management software, personalized IT information delivery software and professional services. Avesta can be reached at (212) 285-1500, or by E-mail at solutions@avesta.com URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : http://www.avesta.com. CONTACT: Avesta Technologies, Inc. Diane Dekuysscher, 613/225-1172 ext. 237 diane@avesta.com |
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