Contribute to the design, research, and technical expertise in LAN and WAN network system design for departments at the University.
Troubleshooting and maintenance of network devices such as routers, terminal servers, and intelligent hubs. Resolution of problems of the more complex teleprocessing- related nature, using tools Network General's Distributed Sniffer Server, UNIX-based tools such as NetView 6000, netstat, and traceroute, and ad hoc DOS and UNIX software tools.
Design and development of network diagnostic tools, including the upgrade and maintenance of the DOS-based tools developed at my previous job. These include an IP RIP monitor and ICMP interrogator. Current project is WinSock/native Windows implementation of the ICMP interrogator. Prototype diagnostics using shell scripts and log files.
Installation and maintenance of network diagnostic and monitoring tools. DOS-based tools include NetWare Management System, Total Control Manager for the USR Total Control Enterprise Network Hub, and five Network General Distributed Sniffer Servers (Token Ring and Ethernet). UNIX-based tools include the Network General Distributed Sniffer Console for which I also installed the platform and Solaris 1.1.1b.
Specification, installation, and maintenance of a multi- purpose dialup and network monitoring platform under Windows. Applications include LAN WorkPlace 4.2, WinSock NTP client, NetWare Management System, Total Control Manager, Procomm Plus for Windows 2.11, ADSM Backup Utility, and the prototype WinSock ICMP interrogator.
Evaluation and recommendation of new technologies, including RMON probes and their respective DOS and UNIX user interfaces.
Installation and maintenance of NetWare 3.12 file server for general purpose use. Features of this server include IP, IPX, and Appletalk routing from Token Ring to Ethernet, FTP access, and print queue services.
Field and telephone support of statewide SNA network. Support of 100+ dialups, including channelized T1's.