Network Management Systems (NMSs)
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Final step for first filter condition--additional conditions may be specified
You can see the active filter displayed in the Filters window on the LANWatch
front screen. If multiple filters have been created, you can use the scroll button to
select the filter you wish to apply.
There are several shortcut buttons displayed underneath the main menu
buttons that have just been described. If you leave the cursor on top of a button
for a few seconds, the function of the button will be displayed.
Finally, the information provided by the captured frame is the same as can
be found in EtherPeek. Once you select the frame by clicking it with the
mouse, you can select different details by pressing Enter.
Network Management Systems (NMSs)
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etwork management systems (NMSs) are somewhat more complex
than simple network monitoring systems. NMSs are more robust because
they not only provide monitoring functions for network devices, they also
allow for user interaction. Some examples of third-party NMSs are HP
OpenView and Sun Net Manager management packages.
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