High-Speed Sniffer Network Management Solutions Enable Exodus to Manage Global Gigabit Network Backbone

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Exodus Communications, a leader in complex Internet hosting and managed services, has implemented Sniffer network management solutions to ensure the performance and availability of its global high-speed Gigabit network backbone. With one of the largest IP networks in the world, Exodus relies on Sniffer solutions to provide customers with 24x7 availability, world-class performance, and quality of service. The Sniffer suite of Gigabit network management solutions provides Exodus with end-to-end visibility into all layers of network and application traffic, enabling the company to monitor, manage, and analyze network and application availability and performance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Exodus Communications, a leader in complex Internet hosting and managed services, has implemented Sniffer network management solutions to manage its global high-speed Gigabit network backbone.
  • The Sniffer suite of Gigabit network management solutions provides Exodus with end-to-end visibility into all layers of network and application traffic, enabling the company to monitor, manage, and analyze network and availability and performance.
  • The Sniffer Total Network Visibility (TNV) suite is an integrated solution enabling enterprises and service providers to cost-effectively keep their networks and applications up and running at peak performance.
  • Sniffer solutions support more than 550 protocol decodes, major network devices, and WAN topologies, including ATM, Token Ring, T1, E1, and Packet over SONET.
  • The Sniffer E-ppliance product combines the Sniffer network analysis and troubleshooting tools with industry-standard RMON, eliminating the need to purchase and operate multiple remote network tools.
  • With the help of Sniffer solutions, Exodus has raised the bar to deliver 24x7 network uptime and unrivaled service to its global customers.
  • Exodus manages its network infrastructure via a worldwide network of Internet Data Centers (IDCs) located in the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Sources:

  • "High-speed Sniffer Network Management Solutions Enable Exodus to Manage Global Gigabit Network Backbone" (PRNewswire, Aug. 17)
  • Sniffer Technologies (http://www.sniffer.com)
  • Exodus Communications (http://www.exodus.net)
  • Network Associates, Inc. (http://www.nai.com)