Networking

Spotlight: Colasoft Capsa Network Analyzer

By // September 17, 2009, 5:15 AM PST // erikeckel

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  • Capsa Activation Wizard

    Colasoft Capsa requires activation using both a serial number and installation ID. Capsa Enterprise Edition costs $549 and includes advanced functionality, including graph and reporting features, for enterprise users.

    For an in depth review, check out the TechRepublic Product Spotlight Blog.

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  • Free Evaluation

    Network administrators can test drive Colasoft Capsa 6.9 R2 Enterprise Edition Free. Trial downloads are available at www.colasoft.com/capsa.

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  • Simple Packet Capture

    Capturing network traffic is easy using Capsa. Network administrators just need to open the Capsa console, click the Start Capture Now button, click OK to accept default Project Settings (or make any changes as required) and the Summary window begins tracking real-time network traffic.

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  • Packet Graphing

    Capsa includes graphical analysis tools, such as this graph tracking packets with errors versus properly structured packets, to help identify network errors.

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  • Customizable Settings

    Myriad setting adjustments are possible using Capsa. Here you can see available project setting categories include the network adapter, filters, the network itself, log settings and more.

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  • Analysis Options

    Additional network analysis settings can be adjusted by tweaking the tool's Options parameters. General options can be changed, as can be options for the protocol analyzer, decoder and format.

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  • Capsa Logs

    Capsa's log files record pertinent information, from the time items were recorded to the client and server IP addresses.

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  • Network Diagnosis

    Using Capsa's Diagnosis console, administrators can identify problematic network issues adversely impacting performance. Source IP addresses, as well as source port identification, helps speed troubleshooting.

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  • Protocol Analysis

    Capsa tracks different TCP, UDP and RTP protocols, among others, active on the network. Quick protocol-at-a-glance information helps enterprise administrators quickly determine the source or nature of bandwidth bottlenecks.

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  • Capsa Reporting

    Capsa's reporting tools collect a wide range of information regarding network traffic, including physical errors, packet types, protocol statistics, physical addresses and remote IP addresses.

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  • Capsa Matrix View

    This Matrix view depicts connections at-a-glance, further enhancing diagnosis.

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Capsa Activation Wizard

Colasoft Capsa requires activation using both a serial number and installation ID. Capsa Enterprise Edition costs $549 and includes advanced functionality, including graph and reporting features, for enterprise users.

For an in depth review, check out the TechRepublic Product Spotlight Blog.

Image by Erik Eckel for TechRepublic

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By Erik Eckel

Erik Eckel owns and operates two technology companies. As a managing partner with Louisville Geek, he works daily as an IT consultant to assist small businesses in overcoming technology challenges and maximizing IT investments. He is also president o...