Network Telesystems Delivers Total IP Management Solution.LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 1998-- From Server to Client, NTS NTS National Technical Systems NTS National Trust for Scotland NTS Nevada Test Site NTS NT Server (Microsoft Windows) nts Not the Same NTS National Traffic System (amateur radio) provides first complete IP solution for large-scale networks Network Telesystems Inc. (NTS) today announced four new products as part of its Shadow IP Management System. These products include IPserver 3.1, IPcentral 1.0, IPmanager 1.0 for Windows, and IPclient 2.0, that together interact as a system to provide complete IP management and policy services. IPserver 3.1 is an enhanced version of NTS' Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol/Dynamic Domain Name System (DHCP/DDNS) server; IPcentral 1.0 provides a centralized database system for network modeling, planning, and design; IPmanager for Windows is a Windows application A program that is written to run under Microsoft's Windows operating system. Such applications typically run under all 32-bit versions of Windows, but earlier applications might also run under the 16-bit versions (Windows 3.x) as well. See Windows. that remotely manages IPservers; and IPclient 2.0 is the Windows NTO NTO National Training Organisation (UK) NTO Nitrogen Tetroxide NTO Northern Orion Resources, Inc (stock symbol) NTO Notice to Owner NTO National Tourist Office (hospitality industry) version of NTS' TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. plug-in that enhances Microsoft's DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Software that automatically assigns temporary IP addresses to client stations logging into an IP network. It eliminates having to manually assign permanent "static" IP addresses. DHCP software runs in servers and routers. client. "For the first time, network administrators can manage their entire IP network easily and efficiently," said Dr. John Dr. John (also Dr. John Creaux) is the stage name of Malcolm John Rebennack Jr. (born November 21, 1940), a colorful pianist, singer, and songwriter, whose music spans, and often combines, blues, boogie woogie, and rock and roll. Davidson, president of NTS. "Our Shadow IP management architecture for policy-based network services integrates the client and server components into one management system." IPserver 3.1 IPserver 3.1 is an enhanced version of NTS' integrated DHCP, DDNS (Dynamic DNS) A service that lets anyone on the Internet gain access to resources on a local network when the Internet address of that network is constantly changing. Such resources are typically a Web server, Webcam or a PC for remote control operation. , and Dynamic NetBIOS Name A name assigned to a Windows computer that uses the common 15-character NetBIOS format. See NetBIOS. Service (DNBNS) server, which features real-time peer backup operation for high availability Also called "RAS" (reliability, availability, serviceability) or "fault resilient," it refers to a multiprocessing system that can quickly recover from a failure. There may be a minute or two of downtime while one system switches over to another, but processing will continue. and scalability to meet the needs of any size network. New features in version 3.1 include full Java implementation in its web browser-based management utility IPmanager for Java, improved facilities for centrally configuring IP hosts using standard extensions of DHCP, more powerful remote management security with authentication and data encryption data encryption, the process of scrambling stored or transmitted information so that it is unintelligible until it is unscrambled by the intended recipient. Historically, data encryption has been used primarily to protect diplomatic and military secrets from foreign , and auto-restart in the event of a system failure. IPserver 3.1 is available in three forms: a hardware product, embedded software for Intel 80386-compatible processors, and a Windows NT kernel driver. IPcentral 1.0 IPcentral 1.0 is an SQL SQL in full Structured Query Language. Computer programming language used for retrieving records or parts of records in databases and performing various calculations before displaying the results. database of network configuration and directory information that includes IP addresses, DNS names, and related data, providing network administrators with a tool to model their networks. Its purpose is to centralize information used in modeling, planning, and designing intranets. IPcentral contains powerful network design wizards that assist in partitioning an IP network, define and graphically illustrate a network's topology, configure subnets geographically, and organize subnets into Open Shortest Path First Areas (OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) A routing protocol that determines the best path for routing IP traffic over a TCP/IP network based on distance between nodes and several quality parameters. ). IPcentral interacts real-time with multiple IPservers, downloading DHCP, DDNS and DNBNS configuration data, and uploading operational data from the servers. This advanced server management function integrates with the network planning and design Network planning and design is an iterative process, encompassing topological design, network-synthesis, and network-realization, and is aimed at ensuring that a new network or service meets the needs of the subscriber and operator [1]. capabilities of IPcentral. IPcentral substantially lowers the cost of network management and virtually eliminates errors associated with network configuration. IPmanager 1.0 IPmanager for Windows 1.0 is a Windows 95/NT application for remote IPserver management. This utility is an enhanced version of IPmanager for Java, and both remote management tools present the same graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to . IPmanager for Windows offers excellent performance for full-time network administrators, and like all IPserver remote management tools, it offers real-time access to the operational data of IPservers. IPclient 2.0 As an addition to NTS' Shadow IP Management System, IPclient 2.0 augments Microsoft's DHCP client software on Windows NT and Windows 95 with standards-compliant extensions. IPclient enables network administrators to define and administer network access policies based upon user name, departmental affiliation, and other attributes of networked PCs. IPclient works in conjunction with IPserver to easily identify and track PCs by name, rather than complicated network addresses, and to configure PCs to implement corporate network access policies. "NTS developed this total solution using the Shadow architecture with industry standards to meet the reliability and performance demands of today's business-critical networks," added Davidson. "IS professionals are facing time-critical issues daily that require them to use tools that are reliable and efficient. NTS developed its Shadow suite to relieve the network administrator of the time consuming task of IP management." Shadow IPserver 3.1 (IPmanager 1.0 included) will be available this June starting at $2,000 per pair for the embedded software and Windows NT versions, and $6,499 for the hardware version. IPcentral 1.0 is currently available for $2,499, and IPclient 2.0 is available for $3 per unit in quantities of 100. About Network Telesystems Network Telesystems Inc., founded in 1993 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., provides IP management tools for network administrators. Based on open standard protocols, Network Telesystems delivers industrial-strength management and control through a highly reliable, scalable, and secure platform. Network Telesystems distributes its products through network integrators, distributors, and OEMs. For more information, Network Telesystems can be reached at 408/523-8100 or through our worldwide web site at http://www.nts.com. -0- All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective companies. CONTACT: Network Telesystems Inc. Joseph Loll, 408/523-6354 jloll@nts.com or MAR.COM Vicki Trouard, 408/225-5222 vicki@svmar.com |
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