Number of Installations
Number of Segments
Network Trace is a software-only implementation. As such NTRACE is
totally dependent upon the physical connectivity of the machine on which
it is installed. It can only trace on LAN segments to which it is
directly attached. If an environment has multiple segments, the basic
rule of thumb would be to count the least number of machines that are physically
connected to all segments.
Thus, if there are 40 segments and there are 20 servers which are each
connected to 2 segments, then the minimum number of machines on which to
install NTRACE would be 20. In most cases, most LAN segments are
geographically remote and there is no opportunity to have the same physical
machine connected to multiple segments.
Network Trace can be used on a portable PC (e.g. a Thinkpad).
This provides the capability to having a trace machine which can be moved
from segment to segment as tracing needs arise. This is highly useful
for consultants, developers and corporate support organizations.
However, it is not very convenient if the segments are geographically remote.
In the case where an organization has remote LAN segments, great value
can be gained when the trace capability already exists on every segment.
This provides the ability to take a trace within minutes, rather than requiring
an on-site visit with a trace machine.
Number of Installations Per LAN Segment
To determine the number of points of tracing available per segment, the
following should be considered:
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Is there a need for redundancy of installation (the ability to trace when
the primary trace machine is not functional)?
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Network Trace can be installed on any OS/2 machine, it does not require
a server machine.
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Depending on the type of install (integrated or 3rd party), there may be
a requirement for installation on more than one machine per segment.
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