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Network Instruments' 2005 Articles
ITWeek, December , 2005
Observer offers greater insight
NI’s packet-analysis system now has more powerful tools and 64bit support. NI's Observer 11 packet analysis system now supports VoIP checks, multi-hop analysis, and has forensic tools for past network activity. Despite minor faults, it is the best packet analysis package we have tested.
InformationWeek.com, November 14, 2005
Pitfalls and potholes can trip up your voice-over-IP implementations
Equipment vendors and service providers are scrambling to accommodate the growing interest in VoIP. Network Instruments LLC last week released a new version of its network-management software that lets administrators see VoIP traffic statistics and more than 20 metrics that track call quality.
SearchEnterpriseVoice.com, November 8, 2005
A 'necessary tool' for VoIP deployment
Paul Langway, CEO of PVP Sales Inc., said Observer 11's VoIP analysis capabilities are going to be a must-have for anyone rolling out a voice network. PVP Sales, a Ringwood, N.J., reseller and systems integrator, has been beta testing the tool. The company's customers include AT&T, Barnes & Noble, Comcast and New York University. "They really took it to the next level," he said. "Clients are deploying VoIP and not understanding the impact. I'm looking at this tool as a way to do pre-deployment testing."
FCW.com, November 21, 2005
The power of observation
Like all Observer features, VoIP Expert is based on the Network Instruments Distributed Network Analysis architecture, which means VOIP analysis is available across multiple topologies such as local-area network, wide-area network, Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11a/b/g. These capabilities apply across the entire Observer product line for both local and remote segments.
RedmondMag.com, November 16, 2005
Network Instruments Releases Observer 11
Traffic statistics in Observer 11's VoIP Expert tool are more robust, with call summary, quality scoring and detailed per-call metrics such as call status, current jitter, call setup, duration, teardown, MOS/R-factor and QoS levels.
RedmondMag.com, November 17, 2005
Network Instruments releases a 64-bit VoIP analysis tool
Long time Sniffer rival Network Instruments has a new version of its Observer tool and a new mission -- to easily hunt down problems with Voice over IP. In addition to a host of new network analysis features and 64-bit support, the company has a new VoIP analysis tool.
VoIP Planet ,November 7, 2005
Network Instruments Reveal VoIP Metrics
Heading the list of enhancements Observer 11, the latest version of Network Instruments' network monitoring and management solution—announced today—is VoIP Expert, a suite of analysis tools aimed at managing and troubleshooting voice over IP on converged networks.
Processor, October 14, 2005
Monitor Your Network With Distributed Probes
Gain Better Visibility For Advanced Analysis
Enterprise Systems, September 27, 2005
How to get the best network traffic reports
Probes give you the visibility to effectively monitor the network and boost troubleshooting power to ensure optimal traffic patterns.
Network World, Septemeber 6, 2005
By: Denise Dubie
WSI taps Observer
When Weather Services International upgraded its switches with Gigabit links, Jeff Larkham knew he'd also have to upgrade the monitoring tools he had in place.
Network World, August 16, 2005
By: Denise Dubie
CI Travel benefits from Observer
Network Instruments’ Observer software does more than monitor voice quality for CI Travel.
CRN, August 19, 2005
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GigaStor Probe
GigaStor Probe Plays Traffic Cop For Gigabit Ethernet
Personal Computer World, July 2005
OBSERVER 10
One of the best, and most comprehensive, packet analyzers around
Network World, July 19, 2005
By: Denise Dubie
Probe captures data at high speeds
"The probe can perform real-time decoding to pinpoint problems and also retain data over the long term for forensics. We built the probe to make these tasks easier for network managers."
TechWorld, July, 2005
Observer Suite awarded "Top Troubleshooting Tool" by TechWorld.
Network Testing Labs,June 2005 (PDF)
OBSERVER VS. SNIFFER
Network Instruments LLC’s Observer Suite 10.1 and Gigabit Rack Mount Probe together are clearly the networking tools of choice for solving – or avoiding – virtually every kind of problem your network might suffer.
Communications News, June 2005
Firm rests easy with WLAN
"Network Instruments’ Observer helped me make a smooth transition from a strictly wired network to adding wireless."
ZDNet Australia , May 23, 2005
By: Kire Terzievski, Technology & Business magazine
Networking for smarts
"Observer isn't limited to only monitoring wired networks, it can also monitor your wireless network to provide you with an overall network monitoring solution. The Wireless Site Survey can see a, b, and g devices. What's really impressive is that it can show you what the link quality is like, the encryption status, and other information like the up time of the device and when the device was first and last seen on a per-device basis."
ITWeek, April, 2005 (PDF)
Observer offers greater insight
Network Instruments’ Observer 10 distributed packet analyser introduces several welcome capabilities that ease ongoing reporting, reduce WAN congestion and improve WLAN analysis
Network Computing, March/April, 2005 (PDF)
Securing your network with in-depth analysis?
Network analysers are designed to observe the network, identify issues and alert administrators of problem scenarios. James Dunn of Network Instruments, explains why these features make it an excellent security tool.
CRN, March 18, 2005
LANSurveyor And NTAPS Keep Watch Over Networks
"The world is moving to Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. While this enables new technologies and applications, it also presents new challenges for analyzing and troubleshooting network traffic. Network Instruments has a new solution for troubleshooting Gigabit Ethernet-a new line of Network Test Access Points (nTAPS) designed for capturing full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet traffic in both copper and fiber versions."
SearchNetworking.com, March 7, 2005
TAP-dancing into GigE monitoring
"George Hamilton, a senior analyst with Boston-based research firm Yankee Group, said this alternative to deploying network probes on a mirrored switch port is valuable when real-time troubleshooting is a high priority."
Network World, January 18, 2005
Select Comfort rests easy with Network Instruments
Christian Wilson decided to stop using Network General's Sniffer and replace it with Network Instruments’ Observer for one reason: price.
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