[dba-Tech] WireShark

I'm no expert, but I can make sense of a fair bit of the data.  Feel free to call on me.

-- 
Stuart

On 20 Oct 2013 at 21:45, Jim Lawrence wrote:

> Hi Stuart:
> 
> If I need any help with using the product can I count on you?
> 
> Jim
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stuart McLachlan" <stuart at lexacorp.com.pg>
> To: "Discussion of Hardware and Software issues"
> <dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com> Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 3:55:29
> PM Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] WireShark
> 
> Yep,  I've used it several times to track down infected machines on a
> network and to diagnose high internet usage.   
> 
> It's a permanent part of my toolbox.
> 
> -- 
> Stuart
> 
> On 20 Oct 2013 at 16:41, Jim Lawrence wrote:
> 
> > Hi All:
> > 
> > For all of you still in the business, concerned and responsible
> > about secure of clients, here is an OSS package worth investing time
> > in. WireShark is probably the de-facto network protocol analyser
> > tool out there and I have been vaguely aware of it and its name has
> > been popping up a lot lately. Recently an old tech acquaintance from
> > one of the local bank chains recommended this tool so finally I
> > decided to take a look.
> > 
> > Overview: WireShark has been continually upgraded for years and the
> > number of people involved in its development are in the hundreds. I
> > have been told that it can detect activity on any number of
> > protocols, any number of ports, coming in and out on virtually any
> > size of network.
> > 
> > http://www.wireshark.org/
> > 
> > Has anyone here had any first hand experience using the tool in
> > their networks?
> > 
> > Jim
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