Award-winning NDS Monitor DS Expert 2.0 with SNMP snaps into Novell's ManageWise.SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 1996--NetPro Computing Inc. is now shipping Version 2.0 of its award-winning NDS See eDirectory. NDS - Netware Directory Services utility, DS Expert. For the first time, administrators using 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. consoles such as ManageWise can receive NDS alerts, which will considerably simplify the task of managing NDS networks. In addition to adding SNMP support, new features include advanced integration with Novell's ManageWise, an expanded help system and improved installation tools. As a validation of the need for DS Expert's unique monitoring capabilities, Novell recently purchased a DS Expert corporate license for its entire worldwide network. DS Expert is the first and only real-time distributed "directory service monitor" available today. It is designed to help network professionals prevent costly network downtime through real-time monitoring of the NDS tree. DS Expert's advanced technology alerts network professionals to NDS problems before they become crises and directs them immediately to the source of the problem. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. Magazine (August, 1996, Test Drive), "Given the importance of the NDS structure to the NetWare 4.1 environment, this (DS Expert) is a tool that LAN Administrators won't want to be without." DS Expert provides proactive analysis of 20 critical conditions, real-time SNMP alerts, over 100 unique statistics on NDS activity and multi-server trace analysis. It performs sophisticated real-time analysis of the entire NDS tree and complements the administrative capabilities of Novell's new NDS Manager. NetPro Computing Inc. is extending its existing free software promotion through Dec. 31, 1996. This promotion offers a full working two-server starter pack A starter pack (or starter deck) is a sealed package of cards or figurines, designed to serve as the beginning of a collection, in collectible card games and collectible miniature wargames. Starter packs usually contain a fairly large number of items. , previously valued at $1,299. According to Ed Gannon, NetPro's director of sales & marketing, "We are very pleased with the response to the promotion. Network administrators around the world downloaded copies of the DS Expert Starter pack and saw immediate value. Our approach with this continued promotion is simple. "Share the complete product with customers, including vital NDS troubleshooting and optimization information, and allow them to see the value of adding additional DS Expert agents." Network professionals can download the free two-server DS Expert starter pack from the NetPro website at http://www.netpro.com or call 800/998-5090. Users are issued an automatic 30-day license to permit immediate usage. This license can be converted to a perpetual license complete with 90 days of free technical support by calling NetPro. Specific information about the free offer can be found at http://www.netpro.com/freeoffer. Additional DS Expert agents have a suggested retail price of $499 per server. Volume pricing is available. DS Expert is developed and marketed by NetPro Computing Inc., a third-party developer  It has been suggested that First-party developer, Second-party developer be merged into this article or section. and publisher of network utility software including virus protection and administrator utilities for enterprise networks. Established in 1991, NetPro Computing Inc. distributes products worldwide from its Scottsdale, Arizona Scottsdale (O'odham Vaṣai S-vaṣonĭ) is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. Scottsdale has become internationally recognized as a premier and posh tourist destination, while maintaining its own identity and culture as " headquarters. NetPro was named 1996 Best Software Vendor of The Year for DS Expert by the NetWare Users International See Novell Users International. (NUI (1) (Network User Interface) A user interface for a computer attached to the network. The NUI is designed to work with remote applications and files as easily as local files. ) organization in Europe, and was recipient of Software Company of the Year, 1995 by the Arizona Software Association. CONTACT: NetPro Computing Inc., Scottsdale Tim Manning, 602/941-3639 or Gordon C. James Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most , Phoenix Mike Pressendo, 602/274-1988 |
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