Analysis of network statistics
Roger Leslie Cottrell · Computer Physics Communications · 1987
This talk discusses the types and sources of data obtainable from networks of computer systems and terminals connected by communications paths. These paths often utilize mixtures of protocols and devices (such as modems, multiplexors, switches and front-ends) from multiple vendors. The talk describes how the data can be gathered from these devices and protocol layers, consolidated, stored, and analyzed. The analysis typically includes merging information from data bases describing the network topology, components, etc. Examples of reports and displays of the information gleaned are shown, together with illustrations of how the information may be useful for troubleshooting, performance measurement, auditing, accounting, and trend prediction.