WSI taps Observer

NETWORK WORLD NEWSLETTER: DENISE DUBIE ON NETWORK OPTIMIZATION
09/06/05
Today's focus: WSI taps Observer

Dear networking.world@gmail.com,

In this issue:

* Weather Services International uses Network Instruments'
  Observer
* Links related to Network Optimization
* Featured reader resource
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Network World Executive Guide: Compliance can be an opportunity
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GAMBLING FORCES THE QUESTION: WHO CONTROLS THE 'NET?

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Today's focus: WSI taps Observer

By Denise Dubie

When Weather Services International (WSI) upgraded its switches
with Gigabit links, Jeff Larkham knew he'd also have to upgrade
the monitoring tools he had in place.

"We just needed something that could handle that kind of speed,"
says Larkham, senior communications specialist at WSI in
Andover, Mass. About two years ago, the company went shopping
for a product that could handle the speeds and help it
troubleshoot customer problems on the WAN. Larkham says Network
Instruments' Observer (
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetop6377> ) helped him address
his network needs.

WSI uses the Internet to provide clients with weather
information, Larkham says. He adds it's important that he have
access to information about how Web sites perform. To keep an
eye on Web site performance, he has to closely manage the
company's Internet connectivity.

"Usually we will hear from a customer first, but then if we look
at Observer, we can quickly see the source of problem," Larkham
says.

He previously used Ethereal to monitor network traffic,
including Internet communication. Ethereal could not keep up
with the Gigabit rates, and it only provided a half-duplex view
of the connection. That's why Larkham says he turned to Observer
Suite and a Gigabit probe (
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetop6378> ) to manage the
network.

"We liked that it was passive and wouldn't interfere with our
traffic," he says. "We also liked that it just does what it
needs to do as a protocol analyzer, which is help us
troubleshoot problems."

The top 5: Today's most-read stories

1. VoIP rollouts generate heat, power concerns
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2. Cell carriers tackle Katrina damage
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetop6379>

3. 2005 salary survey <http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetop4030>

4. Google dives deeper into networking
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetop6091>

5. Katrina news <http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetop6380>

Today's most-forwarded story:

Cell carriers tackle Katrina damage
<http://www.networkworld.com/nlnetop6381>

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To contact: Denise Dubie

Senior Editor Denise Dubie covers network and systems management
for Network World. Reach her at <mailto:ddubie@nww.com>.
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This newsletter is sponsored by Ciena
Network World Executive Guide: Compliance can be an opportunity
for Network Improvements

Federal regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act are driving
increased corporate spending on key IT areas such as security,
authentication, access control and document management. Get
advice from experts. Read about real-world tactics. Learn about
the dark side of compliance: what happens when thing wrong. And,
how mandates are affecting IT budgets.
http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=112826
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ARCHIVE LINKS

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Asking More of Wireless LANs: The Rise of Multi-Service Networks

Join experts as they explore the expanding role of wireless LANs
in the enterprise, specifically the role of multiservice
networking. Learn about one company's approach to delivering a
multi-service wireless LAN.
http://www.fattail.com/redir/redirect.asp?CID=112519
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FEATURED READER RESOURCE
VoIP

For the latest in VoIP, check out NW's Research Center on this
very topic. Here you will find a collection of the latest news,
reviews, product testing results and more all related to keeping
VoIP networks performing at their best. Click here for more:
<http://www.networkworld.com/topics/voip.html>
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