Network Performance Baselining
Published on 16. May 2000
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Paperback/Softback
736 pages
978-1-57870-240-4 (ISBN)
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Network Performance Baselining focuses on the real world implementation of network baselining principles and shows how to measure and rate a network's performance. It includes chapters that give a real "How To" approach for standard baseline methodologies along with actual steps and processes to perform network baseline measurements. It explains the proper way to document and build a baseline report. Incuded is an extensive chapter on case studies of actual Network Baselines that Mr. Nassar and LAN Scope has preformed and a "To the Point" brief review on techniques of baselining all major LAN and WAN topologies such as Ethernet, Token Ring, ATM, Frame Relay, WANs, FDDI. Also, a "Technique Reference" will be provided on the baseline and evaluation of all major network protocols such as Windows NT, Netware, TCP/IP, DecNet, Banyan, SNA and standard IBM suite protocols.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Indianapolis
United States
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Pearson Education (US)
Target group
College/higher education
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Height: 235 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 40 mm
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1388 gr
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978-1-57870-240-4 (9781578702404)
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Daniel J. Nassar is president of LAN Scope Incorporated, a Havertown, Pennsylvania-area based international Network Baseline Consulting and Training firm. The firm specializes in emergency network troubleshooting, network baseline studies, application characterization and remote protocol analysis. Dan is personally active in the firm's training division, where he teaches courses on network baselining subjects.
As president of Eagle Eye Analysis Incorporated, another Pennsylvania-based network consulting firm, Dan evaluates industry products such as network analyzers or new networking devices such as switches and routers. Dan provides remote evaluation and writing services direct to industry manufacturers that includes documentation design for industry white paper reviews, training manual design, and overall product assessment.
Skilled in an extensive range of networking disciplines including network design, network implementation, troubleshooting, and network management, Dan is highly regarded throughout the industry as the global markets chief scientist in the area of network baseline evaluation and reporting.
Dan can be reached at (610) 446-3831 or (610) 359-3573, or on the Internet at nassard@lanscope.com or nassard@eagleanalysis.com.
As president of Eagle Eye Analysis Incorporated, another Pennsylvania-based network consulting firm, Dan evaluates industry products such as network analyzers or new networking devices such as switches and routers. Dan provides remote evaluation and writing services direct to industry manufacturers that includes documentation design for industry white paper reviews, training manual design, and overall product assessment.
Skilled in an extensive range of networking disciplines including network design, network implementation, troubleshooting, and network management, Dan is highly regarded throughout the industry as the global markets chief scientist in the area of network baseline evaluation and reporting.
Dan can be reached at (610) 446-3831 or (610) 359-3573, or on the Internet at nassard@lanscope.com or nassard@eagleanalysis.com.
Content
1. What Is Baselining.
Understanding When to Perform a Network Optimization Project. New Network Implementation and Modification Analysis. Reactive Problem Analysis and Extraction. Proactive Internetwork Analysis. Application Impact Analysis.
2. Baselining Goals.
Ensuring Network Stability. Ensuring Network Reliability. Achieving Maximum Performance. Ensuring Application Efficiency. Maximizing Technologies. Sizing a Network Communication Channel. Network Interoperability.
3. Network Baselining Tools.
Network Baselining Tool Usage Methodology.
Data Protocol Analysis Methodology. Performance Tuning Methodology. Protocol Analyzer Operational Methods. Main Functional Modes of a Standard Protocol Analyzer.
Network Protocol Analyzer and Monitoring Tool Reviews.
Network Associates Sniffer Analyzers. Shomiti Systems Inc. Analysis Tools. Wavetek Wandel and Goltermann's Domino Analyzers. Novell LANalyzer for Windows. Hewlett-Packard Network Advisor. Optimal Software Application Expert and Application Preview. Compuware's EcoSCOPE. Ganymede Software's Chariot and Pegasus Monitoring Tools. Antara Testing Products. Fluke LANMeter.
Closing Statement on Network Analysis Tools.
4. Quantitative Measurements in Network Baselining.
Utilization Analysis.
Average Utilization. Peak Utilization. Historical Utilization. Station Statistical Review and Node-by-Node Analysis. Protocol Level and Type Analysis. Statistical Error Review. Physical Frame Layer Process and Statistical Review. Summary.
ULP Data Unit Measurements.
Block and Packet-Size Examination. Network Transfer Fluency Review. Network Packet Compatibility. Summary.
Network Performance Reviews.
Network Response Time Analysis. Throughput and Transaction Measurements. Summary.
Analyzing an Internetwork for Reliability.
Network Connection Analysis. Logon Sequence Analysis. Network Keepalive Connection Analysis. File Search and File Access Sequencing and Analysis. Internetwork Addressing Analysis. Routing Protocol Updates. Unique Packet Identification Problem Analysis. Summary.
Application Characterization Tuning and Modeling.
Application Deployment Analysis Considerations. Blueprinting or Characterizing an Application Sequence Model. Reviewing an Application Against the LAN and WAN. Final Application Impact Analysis and Modeling. Summary.
Case Study 1: Utilization and Capacity Analysis. Case Study 2: Throughput Analysis Issue. Case Study 3: Response Time Baseline Analysis. Case Study 4: Packet Size Analysis. Case Study 5: Application Characterization and Modeling Analysis.
5. Network Analysis and Optimization Techniques.
Physical Health Analysis.
Using a Protocol Analyzer for Error-Report Gathering.
Broadcast Storm Analysis.
Using a Protocol Analyzer for a Broadcast Storm.
Network Capacity Overload Analysis. Network Throughput Analysis. Network End-to End Interpacket Timing Analysis. Transport and File Retransmission Analysis.
Application-Based File Retransmission.
Path and Route Analysis. End-to-End File Transfer Analysis. Trace Decoding Techniques.
Address Marking. File Access and Name Marking. Time Frame Marking. Frame Structures for Field Length Marking. Routing Information Marking. Specific Protocol Marking.
Conclusion.
6. Documenting the Network for Baselining.
Using the Network Baseline Results to Document the Network.
Understanding Network Layout Documents. Building Blueprint Documentation.
Network File Server and Station Documentation. Network Maintenance and Service Logs. Examining Topology-Specific Documentation. Closing Statement on Network Documentation. Moving Forward.
7. LAN and WAN Protocols.
Analysis of the Novell Protocol Suite.
IPX. SPX. Network Core Protocol. Other Key Layers in the Novell Protocol Suite. Tips on Analyzing the Novell Protocol Suite. NCP Analysis Techniques. SAP Analysis Techniques. Novell RIP and NLSP Analysis Techniques. Novell Communication Process Analysis Techniques. NetWare Bindery Error Analysis. Novell NetWare Login and Authentication Analysis. Closing Statement on NetWare Analysis.
TCP/IP Analysis.
TCP/IP Layer Configuration Fields. IP. UDP. TCP. ICMP. Other Key TCP/IP Application-Based Protocols.
TCP/IP Protocol Suite Analysis.
IP Analysis. Host or Transport Layer Analysis. ICMP Analysis. Closing Statement On TCP/IP Analysis.
IBM SNA And NetBIOS Protocol Suite Analysis.
SNA Protocol. SNA Protocol Suite Interactive Layers Analysis. SNA Dataflow Processes. The NetBIOS Protocol.
SNA Protocol Communications Analysis. Windows NT Protocol Suite Analysis.
Windows NT Protocol Operations. Windows NT Protocol Suite Configuration.
SMB Protocol Decoding.
SMB Control Commands. SMB File Access Commands. SMB Printing Commands. SMB Message Commands.
Windows NT Analysis. DEC Protocol Suite Analysis.
DECnet Protocol Layers.
AppleTalk Analysis.
AppleTalk Protocol Types. AppleTalk Protocol Suite Analysis.
Banyan Protocol Suite Analysis.
VINES Protocol Types. Banyan Protocol Suite Analysis.
Routing Technology Protocol Analysis.
RIP. Routing Protocol Types.
Closing Statement on ULP Analysis. Case Study 6: TCP/IP Baseline Analysis. Case Study 7: NetWare Baseline Analysis. Case Study 8: Windows NT Analysis. Case Study 9: Routing Baseline Analysis.
8. Ethernet.
Understanding Ethernet Architecture Design and Layout.
Ethernet 10BASE-5: Thicknet. Ethernet 10BASE-2: Thinnet. Ethernet 10BASE-T: Twisted Pair. Ethernet 10BASE-F: Fiber Optic. Closing Statement on 10Mbps Ethernet Topology Architecture.
Ethernet Access Methods.
Transmission Process for Ethernet Node Access. Receiving Process for Ethernet Node Access.
Frame Addressing. Physical Transmission Signal Code Processes. Higher-Layer Management. Ethernet Frame Types.
Ethernet II Frame Type. Ethernet 802.3 Raw Frame Type. Ethernet 802.3 Frame Type with 802.2 LLC Internal. Ethernet 802.3 SNAP Frame Type. Closing Statement on Frame Type Analysis.
Fast and Ethernet Switching Architecture.
Fast Ethernet Technology. Half- and Full-Duplex Operations. Shared Ethernet and Repeater Architecture Technology. Ethernet Switching. 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Technology.
Examining Protocol Analysis and Troubleshooting Techniques for Ethernet.
Ethernet Physical Analysis. Local Collisions. Remote Collision. Late Collisions. Cyclical Redundancy Check and Alignment Errors. Long and Short Packets. Jabber. Summary Statement on Physical Ethernet Analysis. Closing Statement on Analyzing Standard Ethernet.
Fast Ethernet and Switching Review Analysis.
Ethernet Product Specifications as Related to Site Cabling Structure. Utilizing Ethernet Management Systems as Combined with a Protocol Analyzer. Ethernet Collision Domain Analysis Techniques. Ethernet Port Mirroring Analysis Techniques. Ethernet Switch Configuration as Related to Network Baselining. Ethernet Switch Uplink Analysis as Related to Network Baselining. Ethernet Switch Latency and Operation as Related to Network Baselining. Protocol Analyzer Positioning in Ethernet Networks as Related to Network Baselining.
Closing Statement on Ethernet Analysis Techniques. Case Study 10: -Standard and Fast Ethernet Network Baseline Analysis. Case Study 11: Ethernet Switching Analysis Problem.
9. Token Ring and Switched Environments.
Token Ring Design and Layout. Understanding Token Ring Network Operation.
Token Passing Theory. Dataflow Direction and NAUN Process. Token Ring Address Schemes. Token Ring Signaling Methods. Token Ring 4Mbps Technology Versus 16Mbps Technology. Token Ring DTR and Switching. Main Token Ring Frame-Type Structures. Devices That Can Manage the Physical Ring.
Understanding Token Ring Physical Communications.
Ring Insertion. Token Ring Claiming or Active Monitor Contention. Priority Access. Neighbor Notification. Ring Purge Process. Soft Error Counting and Fault Redundancy Operation. Beaconing. Token Ring Timers. Token Ring Frame Structure. Description of 25 MAC Frames.
Troubleshooting Token Ring Physical Faults and Errors.
Analysis and Troubleshooting of Token Ring Fault Areas. Analyzing Token Ring Error Reporting and Decoding.
Network Baselining in a Token Ring Environment.
Step 1: Token Ring Workload Characterization Baselining Methodology. Step 2: Token Ring Workload Characterization Baselining Methodology. Step 3: Token Ring Workload Characterization Baselining Methodology. Step 4: Token Ring Workload Characterization Baselining Methodology. Step 5: Token Ring Workload Characterization Baselining Methodology.
Closing Statement on Baselining Token Ring Environments. Case Study 12: Token Ring Analysis Problem.
10. Fiber Data Distributed Interface.
FDDI Network Architecture and Topology Specifications.
FDDI Architecture-Specific Technical Notes. Final Summary Technical Notes on FDDI Architecture Specifications.
FDDI Ring State Technical Process.
FDDI Single Ring with Trees. FDDI Dual Ring with Trees. FDDI Dual Ring Without Trees. FDDI Dual Homing Ring Configuration as Related to Station Interconnection. FDDI Wrapped Ring Configuration Port.
FDDI Physical Operation Technical Descriptions.
Physical Media Dependent Layer. FDDI Physical Layer. FDDI Medium Access Control Layer. FDDI Station Management Layer.
FDDI MAC Network Access Methods.
Types of FDDI Access. FDDI MAC Timed Token Passing Access and Data Transmission Operations.
FDDI MAC Frame Format. FDDI Station Management Layer.
Station Management Layer Processes. FDDI Station Management Layer Frame Format.
Methods for Analyzing and Troubleshooting FDDI Networks.
FDDI Bandwidth Utilization. FDDI Node-to-Node by Utilization. FDDI Protocol Percentage Measurements. FDDI Physical Layer Detailed Analysis.
Closing Statement. Case Study 13: FDDI Timing Analysis.
11. Baselining and Analyzing ATM.
Introduction to ATM. ATM Connection Schemes and ATM Cell Design.
ATM UNI and NNI Connection Schemes.
ATM Operational Function Layers.
ATM PHY Layer Technical Operations. ATM Layer Technical Operations. AAL Technical Operations.
ATM Connection Assignment Sequencing. ATM Addressing Assignment and Convergence Operations. Analyzing ATM-Based Networks.
Analyzing ATM Link Utilization. Analyzing ATM Endpoint-to-Endpoint Utilization. Analyzing ATM Protocol Percentages. Measuring ATM Physical Layer Error Levels. Analyzing the ATM Layer. Analyzing the ATM AAL. ATM Protocol Analyzer Positioning Within an ATM Network.
Case Study 14: ATM Performance Analysis.
12. WAN Topologies.
Dedicated Circuit and T1 Architecture Technical Overview. Troubleshooting and Analyzing T1 Circuits. ISDN Network Architecture Overview.
ISDN Basic Rate (B) Channel Design. ISDN Primary Rate Design. ISDN Frame Structure for Physical Operations (Layer 1). ISDN Data Link Operations (Layer 2). ISDN Network Layer Operations (Layer 3).
Troubleshooting and Analyzing ISDN Circuits. Frame Relay Architecture Overview.
Frame Relay Frame Fields and Format. Local Management Interface and Consolidated Link Layer Management. Frame Relay Process and Circuit Operations. Frame Committed and Burst Information Rates.
Analyzing and Troubleshooting Frame Relay WANS. Synchronous Optical Network Architecture Overview. Closing Notes on WAN Network Baselining. Case Study 15: WAN T1 Circuit Analysis. Case Study 16: WAN Frame Relay Analysis.
13. Network Baseline Planning, Data Acquisition, and Final Reporting.
The Project Plan Is Everything. Developing a Network Baseline Project Plan. Network Data Acquisition Process. Final Report Building for a Network Baseline Study.
Problem Issue Identification and Extraction. Technical Synopsis Development. Recommendation Threading. Quantitative Baseline Data Measurement Support Attachments.
Closing Statement.
Appendix A: Network Analysis Tool Vendor Contact Information.
Appendix B: Reference Material.
Index.
Understanding When to Perform a Network Optimization Project. New Network Implementation and Modification Analysis. Reactive Problem Analysis and Extraction. Proactive Internetwork Analysis. Application Impact Analysis.
2. Baselining Goals.
Ensuring Network Stability. Ensuring Network Reliability. Achieving Maximum Performance. Ensuring Application Efficiency. Maximizing Technologies. Sizing a Network Communication Channel. Network Interoperability.
3. Network Baselining Tools.
Network Baselining Tool Usage Methodology.
Data Protocol Analysis Methodology. Performance Tuning Methodology. Protocol Analyzer Operational Methods. Main Functional Modes of a Standard Protocol Analyzer.
Network Protocol Analyzer and Monitoring Tool Reviews.
Network Associates Sniffer Analyzers. Shomiti Systems Inc. Analysis Tools. Wavetek Wandel and Goltermann's Domino Analyzers. Novell LANalyzer for Windows. Hewlett-Packard Network Advisor. Optimal Software Application Expert and Application Preview. Compuware's EcoSCOPE. Ganymede Software's Chariot and Pegasus Monitoring Tools. Antara Testing Products. Fluke LANMeter.
Closing Statement on Network Analysis Tools.
4. Quantitative Measurements in Network Baselining.
Utilization Analysis.
Average Utilization. Peak Utilization. Historical Utilization. Station Statistical Review and Node-by-Node Analysis. Protocol Level and Type Analysis. Statistical Error Review. Physical Frame Layer Process and Statistical Review. Summary.
ULP Data Unit Measurements.
Block and Packet-Size Examination. Network Transfer Fluency Review. Network Packet Compatibility. Summary.
Network Performance Reviews.
Network Response Time Analysis. Throughput and Transaction Measurements. Summary.
Analyzing an Internetwork for Reliability.
Network Connection Analysis. Logon Sequence Analysis. Network Keepalive Connection Analysis. File Search and File Access Sequencing and Analysis. Internetwork Addressing Analysis. Routing Protocol Updates. Unique Packet Identification Problem Analysis. Summary.
Application Characterization Tuning and Modeling.
Application Deployment Analysis Considerations. Blueprinting or Characterizing an Application Sequence Model. Reviewing an Application Against the LAN and WAN. Final Application Impact Analysis and Modeling. Summary.
Case Study 1: Utilization and Capacity Analysis. Case Study 2: Throughput Analysis Issue. Case Study 3: Response Time Baseline Analysis. Case Study 4: Packet Size Analysis. Case Study 5: Application Characterization and Modeling Analysis.
5. Network Analysis and Optimization Techniques.
Physical Health Analysis.
Using a Protocol Analyzer for Error-Report Gathering.
Broadcast Storm Analysis.
Using a Protocol Analyzer for a Broadcast Storm.
Network Capacity Overload Analysis. Network Throughput Analysis. Network End-to End Interpacket Timing Analysis. Transport and File Retransmission Analysis.
Application-Based File Retransmission.
Path and Route Analysis. End-to-End File Transfer Analysis. Trace Decoding Techniques.
Address Marking. File Access and Name Marking. Time Frame Marking. Frame Structures for Field Length Marking. Routing Information Marking. Specific Protocol Marking.
Conclusion.
6. Documenting the Network for Baselining.
Using the Network Baseline Results to Document the Network.
Understanding Network Layout Documents. Building Blueprint Documentation.
Network File Server and Station Documentation. Network Maintenance and Service Logs. Examining Topology-Specific Documentation. Closing Statement on Network Documentation. Moving Forward.
7. LAN and WAN Protocols.
Analysis of the Novell Protocol Suite.
IPX. SPX. Network Core Protocol. Other Key Layers in the Novell Protocol Suite. Tips on Analyzing the Novell Protocol Suite. NCP Analysis Techniques. SAP Analysis Techniques. Novell RIP and NLSP Analysis Techniques. Novell Communication Process Analysis Techniques. NetWare Bindery Error Analysis. Novell NetWare Login and Authentication Analysis. Closing Statement on NetWare Analysis.
TCP/IP Analysis.
TCP/IP Layer Configuration Fields. IP. UDP. TCP. ICMP. Other Key TCP/IP Application-Based Protocols.
TCP/IP Protocol Suite Analysis.
IP Analysis. Host or Transport Layer Analysis. ICMP Analysis. Closing Statement On TCP/IP Analysis.
IBM SNA And NetBIOS Protocol Suite Analysis.
SNA Protocol. SNA Protocol Suite Interactive Layers Analysis. SNA Dataflow Processes. The NetBIOS Protocol.
SNA Protocol Communications Analysis. Windows NT Protocol Suite Analysis.
Windows NT Protocol Operations. Windows NT Protocol Suite Configuration.
SMB Protocol Decoding.
SMB Control Commands. SMB File Access Commands. SMB Printing Commands. SMB Message Commands.
Windows NT Analysis. DEC Protocol Suite Analysis.
DECnet Protocol Layers.
AppleTalk Analysis.
AppleTalk Protocol Types. AppleTalk Protocol Suite Analysis.
Banyan Protocol Suite Analysis.
VINES Protocol Types. Banyan Protocol Suite Analysis.
Routing Technology Protocol Analysis.
RIP. Routing Protocol Types.
Closing Statement on ULP Analysis. Case Study 6: TCP/IP Baseline Analysis. Case Study 7: NetWare Baseline Analysis. Case Study 8: Windows NT Analysis. Case Study 9: Routing Baseline Analysis.
8. Ethernet.
Understanding Ethernet Architecture Design and Layout.
Ethernet 10BASE-5: Thicknet. Ethernet 10BASE-2: Thinnet. Ethernet 10BASE-T: Twisted Pair. Ethernet 10BASE-F: Fiber Optic. Closing Statement on 10Mbps Ethernet Topology Architecture.
Ethernet Access Methods.
Transmission Process for Ethernet Node Access. Receiving Process for Ethernet Node Access.
Frame Addressing. Physical Transmission Signal Code Processes. Higher-Layer Management. Ethernet Frame Types.
Ethernet II Frame Type. Ethernet 802.3 Raw Frame Type. Ethernet 802.3 Frame Type with 802.2 LLC Internal. Ethernet 802.3 SNAP Frame Type. Closing Statement on Frame Type Analysis.
Fast and Ethernet Switching Architecture.
Fast Ethernet Technology. Half- and Full-Duplex Operations. Shared Ethernet and Repeater Architecture Technology. Ethernet Switching. 1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Technology.
Examining Protocol Analysis and Troubleshooting Techniques for Ethernet.
Ethernet Physical Analysis. Local Collisions. Remote Collision. Late Collisions. Cyclical Redundancy Check and Alignment Errors. Long and Short Packets. Jabber. Summary Statement on Physical Ethernet Analysis. Closing Statement on Analyzing Standard Ethernet.
Fast Ethernet and Switching Review Analysis.
Ethernet Product Specifications as Related to Site Cabling Structure. Utilizing Ethernet Management Systems as Combined with a Protocol Analyzer. Ethernet Collision Domain Analysis Techniques. Ethernet Port Mirroring Analysis Techniques. Ethernet Switch Configuration as Related to Network Baselining. Ethernet Switch Uplink Analysis as Related to Network Baselining. Ethernet Switch Latency and Operation as Related to Network Baselining. Protocol Analyzer Positioning in Ethernet Networks as Related to Network Baselining.
Closing Statement on Ethernet Analysis Techniques. Case Study 10: -Standard and Fast Ethernet Network Baseline Analysis. Case Study 11: Ethernet Switching Analysis Problem.
9. Token Ring and Switched Environments.
Token Ring Design and Layout. Understanding Token Ring Network Operation.
Token Passing Theory. Dataflow Direction and NAUN Process. Token Ring Address Schemes. Token Ring Signaling Methods. Token Ring 4Mbps Technology Versus 16Mbps Technology. Token Ring DTR and Switching. Main Token Ring Frame-Type Structures. Devices That Can Manage the Physical Ring.
Understanding Token Ring Physical Communications.
Ring Insertion. Token Ring Claiming or Active Monitor Contention. Priority Access. Neighbor Notification. Ring Purge Process. Soft Error Counting and Fault Redundancy Operation. Beaconing. Token Ring Timers. Token Ring Frame Structure. Description of 25 MAC Frames.
Troubleshooting Token Ring Physical Faults and Errors.
Analysis and Troubleshooting of Token Ring Fault Areas. Analyzing Token Ring Error Reporting and Decoding.
Network Baselining in a Token Ring Environment.
Step 1: Token Ring Workload Characterization Baselining Methodology. Step 2: Token Ring Workload Characterization Baselining Methodology. Step 3: Token Ring Workload Characterization Baselining Methodology. Step 4: Token Ring Workload Characterization Baselining Methodology. Step 5: Token Ring Workload Characterization Baselining Methodology.
Closing Statement on Baselining Token Ring Environments. Case Study 12: Token Ring Analysis Problem.
10. Fiber Data Distributed Interface.
FDDI Network Architecture and Topology Specifications.
FDDI Architecture-Specific Technical Notes. Final Summary Technical Notes on FDDI Architecture Specifications.
FDDI Ring State Technical Process.
FDDI Single Ring with Trees. FDDI Dual Ring with Trees. FDDI Dual Ring Without Trees. FDDI Dual Homing Ring Configuration as Related to Station Interconnection. FDDI Wrapped Ring Configuration Port.
FDDI Physical Operation Technical Descriptions.
Physical Media Dependent Layer. FDDI Physical Layer. FDDI Medium Access Control Layer. FDDI Station Management Layer.
FDDI MAC Network Access Methods.
Types of FDDI Access. FDDI MAC Timed Token Passing Access and Data Transmission Operations.
FDDI MAC Frame Format. FDDI Station Management Layer.
Station Management Layer Processes. FDDI Station Management Layer Frame Format.
Methods for Analyzing and Troubleshooting FDDI Networks.
FDDI Bandwidth Utilization. FDDI Node-to-Node by Utilization. FDDI Protocol Percentage Measurements. FDDI Physical Layer Detailed Analysis.
Closing Statement. Case Study 13: FDDI Timing Analysis.
11. Baselining and Analyzing ATM.
Introduction to ATM. ATM Connection Schemes and ATM Cell Design.
ATM UNI and NNI Connection Schemes.
ATM Operational Function Layers.
ATM PHY Layer Technical Operations. ATM Layer Technical Operations. AAL Technical Operations.
ATM Connection Assignment Sequencing. ATM Addressing Assignment and Convergence Operations. Analyzing ATM-Based Networks.
Analyzing ATM Link Utilization. Analyzing ATM Endpoint-to-Endpoint Utilization. Analyzing ATM Protocol Percentages. Measuring ATM Physical Layer Error Levels. Analyzing the ATM Layer. Analyzing the ATM AAL. ATM Protocol Analyzer Positioning Within an ATM Network.
Case Study 14: ATM Performance Analysis.
12. WAN Topologies.
Dedicated Circuit and T1 Architecture Technical Overview. Troubleshooting and Analyzing T1 Circuits. ISDN Network Architecture Overview.
ISDN Basic Rate (B) Channel Design. ISDN Primary Rate Design. ISDN Frame Structure for Physical Operations (Layer 1). ISDN Data Link Operations (Layer 2). ISDN Network Layer Operations (Layer 3).
Troubleshooting and Analyzing ISDN Circuits. Frame Relay Architecture Overview.
Frame Relay Frame Fields and Format. Local Management Interface and Consolidated Link Layer Management. Frame Relay Process and Circuit Operations. Frame Committed and Burst Information Rates.
Analyzing and Troubleshooting Frame Relay WANS. Synchronous Optical Network Architecture Overview. Closing Notes on WAN Network Baselining. Case Study 15: WAN T1 Circuit Analysis. Case Study 16: WAN Frame Relay Analysis.
13. Network Baseline Planning, Data Acquisition, and Final Reporting.
The Project Plan Is Everything. Developing a Network Baseline Project Plan. Network Data Acquisition Process. Final Report Building for a Network Baseline Study.
Problem Issue Identification and Extraction. Technical Synopsis Development. Recommendation Threading. Quantitative Baseline Data Measurement Support Attachments.
Closing Statement.
Appendix A: Network Analysis Tool Vendor Contact Information.
Appendix B: Reference Material.
Index.