Network General Expands Sniffer University To Include ATM, 100Mb/s Fast Ethernet and ISDN Curriculum; Network Managers Benefit From Leading Industry Expertise.

MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 1996--Network General Corporation (NASDAQ:NETG), a leading network fault and performance management solutions provider, today announced the expansion of its Sniffer University network management training program to include ATM, 100 Mb/s Fast Ethernet and ISDN.

Since 1989, Sniffer University has provided a comprehensive curriculum to help network professionals effectively manage multitopology, multiprotocol environments, enhance their network expertise and increase their productivity. In response to the growing popularity and use of high speed networks to run mission-critical business processes, Sniffer University has added a course on Switched Network Analysis and Troubleshooting, covering ATM and 100Mb/s Fast Ethernet Networks, and has updated its course on Internetwork Analysis and Troubleshooting to include ISDN networks.

"As a leader in the network management industry, Network General is providing not only the network management products, but the ongoing training and support services that enable customers to reap maximum benefits from those tools," said David Passmore, president of Decisys. "With the addition of courses that reflect the ever changing networking environment, Sniffer University continues to be an extremely valuable industry resource for network managers."

"NGC must remain in the forefront of network technology. Customers often need to know that the network management tools are there before they think of implementing new network technology," said Dave Carver, vice president, services at Network General. "We began to understand and develop these products over 10 years ago; Sniffer University teachers provide the expertise and network history that may be lacking in corporate IS departments." Since its inception, Sniffer University has trained more than 15,000 networking professionals.

About Sniffer University

Sniffer University was introduced in 1989 to assist network managers with the maintenance and analysis of their mission-critical networks. There are 15 classes in the Sniffer University program, with introductory, intermediate, advanced and expert levels. Current classes cover maintenance of network technology including: Expert Sniffer, Distributed Sniffer, RMON, Multiprotocol Networks, Token Ring, Ethernet, FDDI, TCP/IP and Novell NetWare.

In 1995, Sniffer University held more than 600 classes for 8,000 students in 55 locations around the world. Focused on network analysis in fault and performance management, the hands-on courses are taught by instructors who combine instructional expertise with on-the-job experience as network professionals. Network General encourages attendees to match their learning needs to the curriculum and to design a personal learning path that meets their specific network challenges.

About the Expanded Courses

Available in Q1 96, the Switched Network Analysis and Troubleshooting covers:

-- ATM Network Technology Review

-- ATM Management

-- Real World ATM Deployment

-- Overview of Fast Ethernet Networks

-- Overview of Switched Networks

The course combines a six-hour, computer-based training module and two days of classroom instruction for $1650.

The Internetwork Analysis and Troubleshooting course now includes a section on ISDN Fundamentals and Troubleshooting. The program runs for three days and is $1,650 per attendee.

About Network General

Network General Corporation (NASDAQ:NETG) is a leading provider of fault and performance management solutions for enterprise networks worldwide. Founded in 1986, the Company has extensive experience in complex heterogeneous network environments and offers a comprehensive suite of products and services designed to provide total network visibility. Worldwide headquarters are located at 4500 Bohannon Drive, Menlo Park, California, 94025. URL: http://www.ngc.com; Telephone: [phone], or 800/SNIFFER (764-3337). -0-

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