Wireshark (formerly called Ethereal) is the world's most powerful "packet sniffer", allowing its users to uncover valuable information about computer networks (whether theirs or others'). Rather than simply take readers through Wireshark's tools Practical Packet Analysis shows how to use the software to monitor their own networks. The book is aimed at network engineers and system administrators, but it's clear enough for even Wireshark newbies. Includes a bonus CD with trace file examples as well as videos that show packet analysis in action.
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Wireshark (formerly called Ethereal) is the world's most powerful "packet sniffer", allowing its users to uncover valuable information about computer networks (whether theirs or others'). Rather than simply take readers through Wireshark's tools Practical Packet Analysis shows how to use the software to monitor their own networks. The book is aimed at network engineers and system administrators, but it's clear enough for even Wireshark newbies. Includes a bonus CD with trace file examples as well as videos that show packet analysis in action.