Customer Reviews

Sniffer Pro Network Optimization and Troubleshooting Handbook

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I have a lot of experience using Sniffer Pro, so I was actually a little surprised at how much I learned reading this book. The authors do a great job explaining all the functionality and configurations of Sniffer Pro, but the really useful parts for me were all of the examples and scenarios that are used to teach some more advanced troubleshooting and security techniques. These are the skill you really need to develop to effectively use this product.

I've been a HUGE fan of Sniffer for years. I use it ALLTHE TIME to figure out and fix stuff on my networks. I learned how to use it by playing around with it--which is always fun, and reading what I could find on the Web. I never saw a real book on Sniffer Pro before, so I figured I would see what the experts had to say. These guys helped me out a TON with this book. I knew how to do a lot of things before, but now withe this book I think I know it ALL. Thanks :)

I'll keep it short. Thought that as an Sniffer University Instructor this book would not add much for me, but reading the book i found out that is really a good book to have in your neigborhood while working with the Sniffer. It just covers all aspects of the software and many things more that will help you on the way using the Sniffer to troubleshoot or monitor your network.

A great all-in-one resource for those who need to get familiar with Sniffer Pro. Being relatively new to Sniffer Pro, I was unsure what book to pick up for it, but I am very happy with this one!

Using this book takes you from the very simple foundations of Sniffer Pro, to installing it and using it, to performing advanced configuration and usage on networks of varying types including ethernet and token ring. This is the best book I have seen for getting up to speed with Sniffer Pro and looks to be a sound investment when it comes time to approach the SCP exam.

I am a Network Engineer with about 6 years experience in networking and systems. This book is really cool. I have worked on so many networks that needed to be repaired and I wish I had this book years ago when I started learning. This book will not fail you. You will learn how to use the Sniffer, Troubleshoot with it, analyze with it, and best yet, you learn how to find problems in networks and this book tells you how to fix or redesign based on what the problem is. This is one of the better troubleshooting books I have seen. I also like the fact that the authors all work for fortune 500 companies, are certified as Sniffer Experts and CCIE level, how can you go wrong with this book? Hope this helps you as this book has helped me.

This is an excellent book. The chapters on analyzing network issues and reporting are very good. I also liked the chapters on triggers and alarms. The coverage of troubleshooting is solid--three separate chapters, each full of good info and tips.

For all those looking for a book to learn to use Sniffer, or for Network Analysis or troubleshooting, this is the book. Robert and all have done a great job. If you plan to buy a book on or about Sniffer, then this is it.
Niloufer Tamboly, CISSP

I wanted to write a review to say that I have used this book, and I think it is really helpful. I would have given it 5 stars only if it had gotten deeper into filters, but according to the Sniffer objectives for the exam - you really didnt have to get too deep into filters - but it would have helped more as a reference. Also, this book not only helped me to pass my SCP test, but has helped me with the SCE exams too which was an unexpected bonus. I pretty much passed my first SCE exam with this book and some online resources. This book is a cool read and I hope you find it helpful too for your SCP.

This book was easy to understand. The Author has a good way of explaining things. I would recommend this to every network admin/engineer.

I've been using Sniffer Pro as one of the tools to troubleshoot my network for several years. But, I never had the time (or money!) to take a course to really LEARN all the things you can do with it. This books is great because it doesn't just show you how to configure and use all the features, it tells you what the traffic data actually means, and how to interpret the info. to solve problems. This book is worht the money to buy it and the time to read it.