HAVENTREE SOFTWARE LTD. LAUNCHES NODEMAP FOR WINDOWS; The Windows release of the automatic diagrammer for Novell Networks is now shipping.KINGSTON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 10, 1995--HavenTree Software Ltd., a leading manufacturer of charting and diagramming software Diagramming software consists of computer programs that are used to produce graphical diagrams. Types of diagramming software
A major upgrade in technology, Nodemap for Windows offers expanded capabilities and enhanced ease-of-use. The program, which automatically detects 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. and WAN configurations, provides the tools and information necessary to help administrators design and manage Novell NetWare (operating system, networking) Novell NetWare - Novell, Inc.'s proprietary networking operating system for the IBM PC. NetWare uses the IPX/SPX, NetBEUI or TCP/IP network protocols. It supports MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, OS/2, Macintosh and Unix clients. networks. While most programs require users to manually draw network schematics, Nodemap takes only the click of a mouse to diagram complete networks. ``Without a doubt, Nodemap's No. 1 attribute is its ability to diagram networks automatically,'' says Don Gravelle, senior programmer at HavenTree. ``Because the program queries the LAN for information, we like to say users are two clicks away from a network diagram This article is about computer network diagrams. For project management network diagrams, see Network diagram (project management). A network diagram is a schematic depicting the nodes and connections amongst nodes in a computer network or, more generally, any .'' NODEMAP PROVIDES SUPERIOR DIAGRAMMING CAPABILITY Able to cross bridges and routers, Nodemap puts a wealth of network data at the fingertips "Fingertips" is a 1963 number-one hit single recorded live by "Little" Stevie Wonder for Motown's Tamla label. Wonder's first hit single, "Fingertips" was the first live, non-studio recording to reach number-one on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the United States. of users. Nodemap interrogates the system for available information, discovering the name, address and volume of each file server, workstation, network segment, bridge and router as well as the last user to logon to each workstation. With two diagramming modes at its disposal, the program presents this information in Operational or Executive View. While Operational View displays all available network devices on a single diagram, Executive View provides a system overview that allows users to drill down through various levels for more detail. Able to update existing diagrams or create new ones from scratch, Nodemap enables users to customize network plans to exact specifications. The program's powerful editing and drawing capabilities -- which automatically reformat (1) To change the record layout of a file or database. (2) To initialize a disk over again. shapes, lines and text -- allow network administrators to manually insert undetected information such as physical wiring, locally attached printers or network extensions to existing plans. Nodemap provides color print capability and produces large and oversized o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. documents with ease using advanced options that include automatically generated off page connectors, mapping, overlap, borders and numbers. NODEMAP LINKS VITAL NETWORK INFORMATION While most network diagramming programs include a standard array of drawing tools, Nodemap boasts the capability to access detailed data about specific network components. Able to interface with third-party inventory programs -- like Microsoft Diagnostics (MSD (MicroSoft Diagnostics) A utility that accompanied Windows 3.1 and DOS 6 that reported on the internal configuration of the PC. A variety of information on disks, video, drivers, IRQs and port addresses was provided. ), NetCensus by Tally Systems Corp. and SysInfo by Landmark Research International Corp. -- Nodemap links Netware Bindery A NetWare file used for security and accounting in the early NetWare 2.x and 3.x versions. The bindery pertained only to the server it resided in and contained the names and passwords of users authorized to log in to that server. information to corresponding file server icons. Easy access to updated information helps take the headache and frustration out of network management. ``The more information users have at their disposal, the easier it is to diagnose a network problem,'' explains Gravelle. ``Because Nodemap creates a comprehensive picture of your network, complemented by information collected from a variety of sources, it enables managers to pinpoint a problem quickly and easily.'' An energy efficient program, Nodemap -- unlike Terminate and Stay Resident See TSR. Terminate and Stay Resident - (TSR) A type of DOS utility which, once loaded, stays in memory and can be reactivated by pressing a certain combination of keys. (TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident) Refers to a program that remains in memory when the user exits it in order that it be immediately available at the press of a hotkey. ) prorams and NetWare Loadable Modules (NLMs) -- places no strain on available network resources. Awkward to install, TSRs and NLMs can consume substantial amounts of memory and processing power. Nodemap sells for a suggested retail price of $499. All HavenTree products come with a 90-day, money-back guarantee and free, unlimited technical support. Nodemap is a product of HavenTree Software Ltd., based in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. HavenTree manufactures and distributes EasyFlow -- available on the Windows, DOS and Mac platform -- as well as Nodemap to users throughout the world. -0- HavenTree Software Limited, P.O. Box 2260, Kingston, Ontario, K7K2L9, 613-544-6035, Fax: 613-544-9632. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Evaluation copies are available upon request. Please call... CONTACT: HavenTree Software Marion Savage, 613/544-6035 or Gibson Communications Sherree Geyer, 312/761-8697 |
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