NETWORK WORLD NEWSLETTER: DENISE DUBIE ON NETWORK OPTIMIZATION 09/02/04 Today's focus: Netcordia tackles wireless, VoIP traffic
Dear [EMAIL PROTECTED], In this issue: * Netcordia adds capabilities for monitoring wireless and VoIP * Links related to Network Optimization * Featured reader resource _______________________________________________________________ This newsletter is sponsored by ProactiveNet FREE Webinar: Speeding Problem Resolution with Performance Analytics Learn what any IT or Operations group needs to know about managing application performance! Hear from the online gurus at one of the world's leading online financial services companies and learn how adding ProactiveNet performance analytical software can drastically reduce the time needed to find the source of application performance bottlenecks. http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=78226 _______________________________________________________________ IS SECURITY RIPE FOR OUTSOURCING? Security demands for online applications such as e-commerce and Web services are prompting more corporate customers to hand off security functions - such as intrusion detection and firewalls - to outside service providers. Find out if security should be outsourced in this Network World article: http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=78258 _______________________________________________________________ Today's focus: Netcordia tackles wireless, VoIP traffic By Denise Dubie Netcordia this quarter plans to revise its flagship appliance so that it can monitor wireless traffic, and by year-end it plans introduce an add-on module to let customers watch voice traffic on IP nets. Netcordia NetMRI appliances will be able to monitor wireless traffic and spot wireless access points and devices. The company is also loading the appliances with more than 90 best practices for IP nets, 20 more than in the previous release. "Each issue is a network exception that we identify on the network by collecting data via SNMP from routers and switches," says Terry Slattery, Netcordia founder and CEO. NetMRI comes in three sizes to monitor small, midsize and large networks and show network managers where and how they can better configure their network gear and make changes to optimize network performance. NetMRI installs on a switch port or router interface and identifies network devices and the ports, or interfaces, being used to route traffic across a network. Network managers input blocks of IP addresses for the appliance to monitor, and the appliance begins collecting data such as CPU utilization, routing table information, virtual LAN activities, MAC addresses and port connections. With the add-on, Netcordia also includes support for Cisco's Service Assurance Agent, which will enable the appliances to perform active testing on the network. For example, it would help network managers determine if their network could handle VoIP traffic. The add-on also supports Cisco CallManager. "A lot of people don't have visibility into their VoIP networks, but we can identify the components on the path and perform testing," Slattery says. Netcordia competes with the likes of Network Physics, but Slattery argues his tools are not used for real-time detection or deep packet inspection. He says NetMRI does a broad scan of the network to find known issues and help companies reconfigure routers, switches and more to an optimal state. NetMRI Campus model covers 200 routers and switches, or 5,000 interfaces, and pricing starts around $25,000. NetMRI Enterprise 500 handles 500 routers and switches, or 15,000 interfaces, and pricing starts around $50,000. And NetMRI Enterprise 1000 can manage 1,000 routers and switches or 30,000 interfaces, and pricing starts at $85,000. Version 1.3 of all three will be generally available by the end of this quarter. The VoIP add-on module will be available in the fourth quarter. RELATED EDITORIAL LINKS Netcordia performs net analysis Network World Network Optimization Newsletter, 03/18/04 http://www.nwfusion.com/newsletters/accel/2004/0315netop2.html Network Physics adds MPLS support Network World Network Optimization Newsletter, 06/03/04 http://www.nwfusion.com/newsletters/accel/2004/0531netop2.html _______________________________________________________________ To contact: Denise Dubie Senior Writer Denise Dubie covers network and systems management for Network World. Reach her at <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. _______________________________________________________________ This newsletter is sponsored by Alterpoint Read the latest analyst report on Network Change and Configuration Management (NCCM) written by EMA's Dennis Drogseth. This report discusses the latest developments in the NCCM market, including an in-depth look at DeviceAuthority Suite, a comprehensive solution for configuring, changing, and controlling today's complex, multi-vendor IT network infrastructures. Download the report today to learn how you can leverage NCCM to reduce the cost and complexity of managing network change. http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=78687 _______________________________________________________________ ARCHIVE LINKS Archive of the Network Optimization newsletter (formerly Web Acceleration): http://www.nwfusion.com/newsletters/accel/index.html _______________________________________________________________ FEATURED READER RESOURCE CHECK OUT NW FUSION'S NEW WHITE PAPER LIBRARY NW Fusion's White Paper Library was recently re-launched with new features and improved capabilities! Sort NW Fusion's library of white papers by Date and Vendor, view white papers by TECHNCIAL CATEGORY, mouse over white paper descriptions and take advantage of our IMPROVED white paper search engine. CLICK HERE: <http://www.nwfusion.com/vendorview/whitepapers.html> _______________________________________________________________ May We Send You a Free Print Subscription? You've got the technology snapshot of your choice delivered at your fingertips each day. Now, extend your knowledge by receiving 51 FREE issues to our print publication. Apply today at http://www.subscribenw.com/nl2 International subscribers click here: http://nww1.com/go/circ_promo.html _______________________________________________________________ SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World e-mail newsletters, go to: <http://www.nwwsubscribe.com/Changes.aspx> To unsubscribe from promotional e-mail go to: <http://www.nwwsubscribe.com/Preferences.aspx> To change your e-mail address, go to: <http://www.nwwsubscribe.com/ChangeMail.aspx> Subscription questions? Contact Customer Service by replying to this message. This message was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please use this address when modifying your subscription. _______________________________________________________________ Have editorial comments? Write Jeff Caruso, Newsletter Editor, at: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Inquiries to: NL Customer Service, Network World, Inc., 118 Turnpike Road, Southborough, MA 01772 For advertising information, write Kevin Normandeau, V.P. of Online Development, at: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Copyright Network World, Inc., 2004 ------------------------ This message was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Make a clean sweep of pop-up ads. Yahoo! Companion Toolbar. Now with Pop-Up Blocker. Get it for free! http://us.click.yahoo.com/L5YrjA/eSIIAA/yQLSAA/BCfwlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kumpulan/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
