New Neon Software LANsurveyor(R) 9.6 Expands to Include Linux Asset Management; Leading Network Documentation Software Adds Support for Linux Bringing Ease-of-Use, Low-Cost, and Administration to the Linux Platform.LAFAYETTE, Calif. -- Neon Software, Inc. announced today the immediate availability of LANsurveyor version 9.6 for Windows. Network administrators utilize LANsurveyor to efficiently safeguard and monitor their networks with automated graphical network mapping Network mapping or Internet mapping is the study of the physical connectivity of the Internet. It is not to be confused with the remote discovery of which operating system a computer is running, an activity more akin to hacking. , asset management reports, network monitoring The term network monitoring describes the use of a system that constantly monitors a computer network for slow or failing systems and that notifies the network administrator in case of outages via email, pager or other alarms. , and intrusion detection See IDS and IPS. . The new version of LANsurveyor expands its award-winning feature set to include: --Support for Linux clients --New network autodiscovery techniques --Faster layout of network diagrams --Better asset management capabilities --Enhancements to Continuous Scan Intrusion Detection system This article is about the computing term. For other uses, see Burglar alarm. An intrusion detection system (IDS) generally detects unwanted manipulations of computer systems, mainly through the Internet. , including automatically saving maps on a schedule -- an excellent audit trail for compliance regulations. "Our network comprises several hundred nodes scattered over more than 1200 acres. By using LANsurveyor we can see the 10,000 foot overview of the connectivity for all our nodes from one simple screen," said David Wilga Wilga can refer to:
Rhode Island, island, 15 mi (24 km) long and 5 mi (8 km) wide, S R.I., at the entrance to Narragansett Bay. It is the largest island in the state, with steep cliffs and excellent beaches. Airport Corporation at T.F. Green Airport. "With LANsurveyor's continuous scanning add-in, our network maps are continually updated and the mapped node connectivity is constantly kept up to date." "With a strong customer base of more than 10,000 companies, we have had exposure to thousands of networks and have been able to fine-tune and enhance our automated network mapping technology on all major operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. ," said Craig Isaacs, president of Neon Software. "LANsurveyor 9.6 customers will be the direct beneficiaries of that technology." Select New Features in LANsurveyor 9.6 --New Neon Responder v 5.5 The Neon Responder (LANsurveyor client software) supports all major operating systems, including Windows, Mac OS, and now Linux. The new Neon Responder for Intel-compatible Linux systems based on the 2.4 or later kernel supports a number of Linux installations, including Red Hat, Cent OS, SuSE, Debian, and Ubuntu A popular Linux distribution that is noted for its ease of installation and use. Based on the Debian version of Linux and introduced in 2004, Ubuntu is sponsored by Canonical Ltd., London and Montreal (www.canonical.com). . The new release also supports enhanced computer-specific information reports, including make, model, and CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. marketing name -- even for Intel-based Mac OS systems. --New Automated Map Algorithms LANsurveyor 9.6 creates even more accurate network diagrams than version 9.5. WANs, VLANs, router-to-switch connectivity, switch-to-switch connectivity, VMware, and more are all automatically discovered and mapped. --Faster layout of network diagrams New algorithms create and display most network diagrams more quickly and provide multiple levels of undo/redo. --Continuous Scan Intrusion Detection New enhancements to Continuous Scan allow maps to be saved automatically on a schedule. In addition, when new information is discovered about a node (including a new Neon Responder installation), that node is automatically updated on the network diagram. Availability and Pricing LANsurveyor 9.6 is now available from Neon Software resellers, distributors, and the Neon Software web site at www.neon.com. LANsurveyor, which can map any size 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. or WAN, is only US$795. Neon Responders, the LANsurveyor client software used for asset management, reporting, and management, are available in add-on packs for between $9 and $20 per node, depending upon quantity purchased. Continuous Scan IDS, a US$495 add-on, is the first product to view intrusions network-wide from a single computer, even across switches. Unlike other IDS products, Continuous Scan is easy to install, works great on switched networks, requires no additional hardware, and can automatically identify rogue systems and disable their network access. About Neon Software Founded in 1989, Neon Software creates powerful, easy to use, and cost-effective network management solutions. In addition to LANsurveyor, Neon Software publishes CyberGauge. CyberGauge uses 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. to monitor and chart bandwidth in real-time and produce daily, weekly, and monthly Quality of Service (QoS) and billing reports. For additional information, visit http://www.neon.com. |
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