NetGuru Manager

TM allows the network professional to quickly design, illustrate, and document local area networks. Unique to NetGuru Manager is the ability to validate a network design based on standards or de facto standards with an internal rule checking knowledge base that can be invoked at anytime. The validation procedure ensures that all components of a network have been accounted for before a network is built or additions are made to it.

Networking palettes supported include Ethernet, Token Ring, Arcnet, and Inter-Networking to connect multiple networks. NetGuru Manager is the only network planning package that allows the user to include all the functional components in his network including network interface cards, converters, terminators, transceivers, MAUs, bridges, repeaters, routers, hubs, and different cable types. Attractive illustrations of networks may be printed or saved; detailed and summary reports by component and connection status may be exported to common database packages for pricing and cost schedules

NetGuru Manager also contains an embedded information database that provides not only the functionality of network inventory management, but a visual graphical interface to the network layout. This module creates a database which documents the hardware, software, cost, user name, location, warranty information, and support log on each network node. The user may use a Boolean or textual query facility to assist in locating specific items or groups of items. A custom report writer provides a variety of reports that can be used by purchasing, facilities management, accounting, engineering, and general management

Implementing either a de novo network or additions to an existing network requires a substantial investment in terms of both time and money. However, until the network becomes functional it is uncertain as to whether it will meet the performance requirements of its users. In some instances the performance of the network may be increased by simply rearranging servers on the network. Too often when network performance suffers because of adding new nodes, the solution has always been to invest considerable sums of money in upgrading hardware instead of evaluating poor performance as a function of design. The simulation of network performance has always been a desirable aspect for both new designs and additions. Unfortunately, it has also been both a complex and expensive proposition rendering it out of reach for most network professionals.

Features and Capabilities

• Network Specific Graphics
• Ethernet based on thick coaxial, thin coaxial, or twisted pair cable. The Ethernet palettes also include transceivers, converters, transceivers and network interface cards.
• Token Ring for both Shielded Twisted Pair and Unshielded Twisted Pair. Includes MAUs, bridges, repeaters and network interface cards.
• Arcnet for both coaxial and twisted pair cable. Includes active and passive hubs, coaxial to twisted pair links, repeaters and network interface cards.
• Inter networking to connect multiple networks with internal and external bridges and routers.
• Freeform palette to draw fiber cable, workstations, minicomputers, mainframes, file and print servers, or any user defined objects

Graphical Capabilities

• Drag & Drop, Colors, Fonts, Grid, Grid Snap, Zoom, View, and Presentation Grouping

System Requirements

• IBM or compatible computers with 4MB RAM
• 6 MB available on hard disk Microsoft
• Windows 98
• Mouse and Color Monitor preferred