Network General Delivers 10 Gigabit Ethernet Sniffer(R) InfiniStream(TM) Platform; Company Continues to Raise the Bar with the Introduction of New Enhancements to Its Network and Application Performance Management Solutions.LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- Network General(TM), the global leader in providing dashboard to packet solutions for enterprise application and network performance analysis, today announced several new enhancements to its industry-leading portfolio of network and application management products, including the general availability of Sniffer InfiniStream 3.0. This new release supports 10 Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. (10 GbE), the emerging standard for high-bandwidth enterprise networks. 10 GbE network performance issues can ripple and wreak wreak tr.v. wreaked, wreak·ing, wreaks 1. To inflict (vengeance or punishment) upon a person. 2. To express or gratify (anger, malevolence, or resentment); vent. 3. havoc across the enterprise. Isolating, analyzing and troubleshooting these events can be enormously time-consuming. The Sniffer InfiniStream platform captures and records network data to examine network performance, observe traffic trends, isolate anomalies, perform deep packet analysis and generate summary reports. With the addition of 10 GbE, Network General enables retrospective analysis for converged, high-bandwidth voice, video and data networks. "As businesses continue to implement VoIP, streaming video A one-way video transmission over a data network. It is widely used on the Web as well as company networks to play video clips and video broadcasts. Computers in home networks stream video to digital media hubs connected to a home theater. and on-demand applications, IT managers must ensure that networks are capable of delivering optimal quality of service despite the mounting pressures of network and application convergence," said Ken Boyd Ken Boyd (born March 25, 1952 in Frederick, Maryland) is an American retired basketball player. A 6'5" forward from Boston University, Boyd was selected by the New Orleans Jazz in the 9th round of the 1974 NBA Draft. , chief information officer and executive vice president of product delivery, Network General. "Year over year, we've seen our customers demand support for higher bandwidth networks. With Sniffer InfiniStream 3.0, Network General is delivering on its commitment to provide solutions that meet and exceed our customers' requirements." Sniffer InfiniStream 3.0 provides sustained 10 GbE full duplex (Computers) arranged so that the information may be transmitted in both directions simultaneously; - of communications channels between computers; contrasted with Sniffer InfiniStream 3.0 also includes a new Web-based User Interface (UI). This key feature enables real-time reports that are accessible from anywhere, anytime on the network. The Web-based interface eases and facilitates remote management for Sniffer InfiniStream. Additional network visibility is enabled in this release via the WAN/ATM SuperTAP, providing passive connection into WAN DS-3 Clear Channel, HSSI (High-Speed Serial Interface) A serial interface with transmission rates up to 52 Mbps. It is often used to connect one or more LAN routers and network devices to a T3 line, which provides 44.736 Mbps. , ATM DS-3, and ATM OC-3 connections. The WAN/ATM SuperTAP enables users to better understand the health and condition of their WAN links, and provides end-to-end coverage of vital network segments. Network General also announced today enhancements to Sniffer MultiSegment Intelligence 4.1. In order to optimize accurate analysis and troubleshooting, Sniffer MultiSegment Intelligence now delivers client address filtering over multi-tiered application transactions, and port-mapping of application processes combined with business-relevant application aliasing In computer graphics, the stair-stepped appearance of diagonal lines when there are not enough pixels in the image or on screen to represent them realistically. Also called "stair-stepping" and "jaggies." See anti-aliasing. . Additional advancements in multi-tiered analysis include a single view for reporting performance metrics Performance metrics are measures of an organizations activities and performance. Performance metrics should support a range of stakeholder needs from customers, shareholders to employees [1]. , and diagnosing issues within the multiple transactions underpinning application performance. The Sniffer InfiniStream 3.0 and MultiSegment Intelligence 4.1 releases are now generally available. About Network General Corporation Network General(TM) Corporation is the global leader in providing dashboard to packet solutions for enterprise application and network performance analysis. The Network General portfolio consists of innovative software solutions and intelligent appliances that span the entire range of application performance management including network devices, applications, and servers. Sniffer Enterprise Solutions provide IT professionals with an end-to-end correlated view of performance and availability of critical business services and the underlying network infrastructure. Supporting the widest range of network topologies See topology. in the industry, Network General delivers breakthrough technology solutions that focus on the intersection of the application and the network for comprehensive real-time monitoring, analysis, and reporting across the enterprise. For more information on Network General, a privately-held company based in San Jose, California San Jose (IPA: /ˌsænhoʊˈzeɪ/) is the third-largest city in California, and the tenth-largest in the United States. It is the county seat of Santa Clara County. , dial 408-571-5000 or go to www.networkgeneral.com. Network General, Sniffer, InfiniStream, and the Network General logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Network General Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and/or other countries. Only Network General Corporation makes Sniffer(R) brand products. All other registered and unregistered trademarks herein are the sole property of their respective owners. (C)2006 NETWORK GENERAL CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. |
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