Abstract

One example of such tools is a “network analyzer.” In general, a network analyzer is a program that monitors and analyzes network traffic, detecting bottlenecks and problems. Using this information, a network manager can keep traffic flowing efficiently. A network analyzer may also be used to capture data being transmitted on a network. The term" net work analyzer may further be used to describe a program that analyzes data other than network traffic, or may also be used to classify packets into flows. For example, a database can be analyzed for certain kinds of duplication. One example of a network analyzer is the SNIFFER (R) product manufac tured by NETWORKASSOCIATES, INC (R). Another example of such tools developed to aid in network management is security programs. Security programs, ie" scanners.” may be used by a network manager to simulate an attack against computer systems via a remote …

Date

2009

Authors

DL Sherman, DF Sterne, GT Lawler, MD Heyman

Inventors

David L Sherman, Daniel F Sterne, Geoffrey T Lawler, Michael D Heyman

Patent_office

US

Patent_number

7590844

Application_number

10133792