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NOVELL ENHANCES LANALYZER WITH RELEASE OF VERSION 3.11A
For Immediate Release
New Release Gives Users Faster, More-Efficient Network Diagnostic and
Troubleshooting Capabilities Across Broad Range of Networking Environments
SAN JOSE, Calif. -- January 13, 1992 -- Novell, Inc., today announced shipment
of LANalyzer v3.11A, a new version of its expert network analyzer that expands
the unique Automated Troubleshooting System, adds extensive new report
generation capabilities, offers protocol decodes for 18 of the most widely
used networking environments, and features a new down-sized Ethernet interface
card.
"Networks have become the foundation of many of today's businesses, and
network managers no longer have the luxury of prolonged trial and error
problem resolution. They need answers fast," said Duane Murray, vice
president and general manager of Novell's Network Management Products
Division. "LANalyzer helps increase network uptime, a key to the growth of
network computing, through its ability to zero in on a virtually unlimited set
of network problems quickly and efficiently. Release 3.11A substantially
enhances an already solid product and extends its scope into the vast majority
of the networking environments in common use today."
LANalyzer v3.11A builds on the expert system concept pioneered by Novell in
mid-1990 with the release of LANalyzer v3.0, the first network analysis
product capable of interactively leading the user step-by-step through the
diagnostic process. LANalyzer's Automated Troubleshooting System (ATS) acts
as a network "sieve," filtering out extraneous traffic and identifying and
diagnosing network malfunctions in the most prevalent networking environments
and topologies. LANalyzer is currently the market-leading network analyzer
and has the largest worldwide installed base.
"The best thing about LANalyzer is that it's easy to use," said Ron Cooney,
facility manager, ground systems development environment, Loral Space
Information Systems in Houston, Texas. "Other analyzers tell you as much, but
you don't know what you're looking at. With LANalyzer you do." Cooney uses
LANalyzer to maintain a network that includes more than 200 nodes, most of
them DEC 5000 and 2100 workstations, and 10 NetWare servers.
"The first day we got it out of the box we had a packet problem on the
network," Cooney added. "With LANalyzer, I was able to detect the problem and
solve it less than an hour after taking the product out of the box. Anyone
familiar with networks can easily understand how to use LANalyzer. We use the
product proactively, detecting and resolving potential problems before anyone
is affected. As a network manager, I couldn't do my job without LANalyzer."
New in LANalyzer v3.11A
■ Expanded expert system -- ATS now includes more than 175 pre-defined
testing routines, up from 146 in the last release, that can detect
hundreds of specific network malfunctions. These include duplicate IP
addresses, routing loop errors and beaconing token rings. These tests
also track network "vital signs" such as token rotation time, Ethernet
packet collisions, and broadcast storms. All tests can be edited to
desired criteria, and experienced users can create their own tests using
LANalyzer templates.
■ Standardized report generation capabilities -- LANalyzer integrates its
reporting capabilities with the two most popular spreadsheet
applications: Microsoft Excel and Lotus 1-2-3. By using a set of macros
included in LANalyzer software, users can display specified information
from LANalyzer trace files and plot the results in full color using Excel
graphing tools. Similar capabilities for Lotus 1-2-3 have been part of
LANalyzer since mid-1990.
■ Protocol decode support for five additional network environments --
LANalyzer is the only network analyzer to offer decodes for NetWare Lite,
Novell's new peer-to-peer networking software. In addition, this release
includes full decodes for the LAT terminal emulation protocol from
Digital Equipment Corporation; SNMP over IPX, an emerging network
management protocol; OSPF (Open Shortest Path First), a newly defined
high-speed IP routing protocol; and X-Windows, commonly used to transfer
graphical user interface information over a network.
LANalyzer now includes protocol decodes for 18 distinct networking
environments. All decodes are part of the core product and are included
at no extra per-protocol charge.
■ More power in a smaller package -- The new down-sized Ethernet card can
be installed in virtually any standard PC chassis, including most new
notebook computers. It runs 20 percent faster than the full-sized card
it replaces, while consuming half the power. The new card is also the
first analysis controller to feature built-in 10BASE-T support,
eliminating the need for a separate transceiver.
Pricing, Availability and Update Information
Novell's LANalyzer 3.11A, consisting of LANalyzer's expert Automatic
Troubleshooting System, full decodes for 18 networking environments, LANalyzer
operational software, a specialized network analysis interface card and
extensive documentation, is available now through LANalyzer authorized
resellers. Versions for Ethernet or Token Ring (4 and 16 Mbps) topologies
list for US$12,500. A combined Ethernet and Token Ring version lists for
US$19,980.
Current LANalyzer users covered under the LANalyzer Update Program will
receive a free update to 3.11A software. Suggested pricing applies in the
United States and Canada only. For pricing outside the United States and
Canada, customers should contact their local Novell Authorized reseller.
Interested parties can call either 800-243-8526 or 408-473-8333 for authorized
LANalyzer resellers in their area.
Novell's Network Management Products Division provides monitoring, diagnostic
and analysis solutions for computer network managers, service organizations
and software developers. Its products include the LANtern¬ network monitoring
system, one of the leading SNMP-based monitoring systems, and the
award-winning LANalyzer network analyzer. The division also develops Novell's
intelligent hub technology.
Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVL) is an operating system software company, the
developer of network services, specialized and general purpose operating
system software products including NetWare, DR DOS, DR Multiuser DOS and
FlexOS. Novell's NetWare network computing products manage and control the
sharing of services, data and applications among computer workgroups,
departmental networks and business-wide information systems.