Interop: 12 killer (and free) tools for network engineers

LAS VEGAS — Visibility is key to troubleshooting network woes, but getting such access can be expensive. To help out, a veteran networking pro shared with attendees of the Interop conference in Las Vegas his list of a dozen mostly free “killer” tools.

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Network Protocol Specialists owner Mike Pennacchi: Free tools can be customized to fit your needs

“There are commercial tools that do most of these functions,” says Mike Pennacchi, owner and lead network analyst at Network Protocol Specialists. “If you don’t have any budget, this gives you the tools without spending a lot of money.”

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