Fluke Networks announced the release of an enhanced suite of LAN validation tests as part of its EtherScope Network Assistant. Fluke says that as much as $20,000 (USD) per LAN can be saved each year using LAN validation tests on network installation. Performing LAN validation tests virtually eliminates performance failures that would otherwise be discovered by actual users in the course of normal business operations. Fluke Networks announced the release of an enhanced suite of LAN validation tests as part of its EtherScope Network Assistant. Fluke says that as much as $20,000 (USD) per LAN can be saved each year using LAN validation tests on network installation. Performing LAN validation tests virtually eliminates performance failures that would otherwise be discovered by actual users in the course of normal business operations. The enhanced LAN validation tests are made up of the expanded Service Performance Tool and the improved Ethernet Performance Tests suite. These new EtherScope capabilities maximize network performance and minimize downtime by identifying and correcting problems at the conclusion of a LAN infrastructure project.Validating LANs and proactively resolving problems with the EtherScope Network Assistant is more cost effective than reacting to user complaints and troubleshooting a live, production network.The expanded Service Performance Tool verifies that key network services are available and responding appropriately. The Service Performance Tool tests the performance of DHCP, DNS, email, FTP, NT file, web and WINS servers. The user can apply custom, service-specific pass/fail limits to each test for quick and easy analysis. The enhanced Ethernet Performance Tests suite provides the essential RFC2544 tests (throughput, latency, loss, back-to-back) plus advanced tests such as loss rate, jitter and bit errors. Custom test scripts can be created to automate tests for the turn-up of specialized services and to establish test limits for simple pass/fail results analysis. Simple, fast loopback testing is made possible by using EtherScope with a low-cost LinkRunner Pro Reflector.The EtherScope Network Assistant with the new LAN validation tests is available for immediate delivery through Fluke Networks sales partners worldwide. Related content feature 10 hottest IT jobs for salary growth in 2023 The demand for tech workers hasn’t slowed down, as rising salaries reveal the most sought-after tech professionals for 2023, according to data from Dice. By Sarah K. White Jun 08, 2023 8 mins Salaries IT Jobs Careers interview Oshkosh CIO Anu Khare on IT’s pursuit of value The specialty truck maker’s IT chief sees tech-enabled transformation being fueled by a relentless focus on strategic fit and customer value — and passionate business involvement. By Dan Roberts Jun 08, 2023 9 mins Automotive Industry Manufacturing Industry IT Strategy news analysis What LOB leaders really think about IT: IDC study Businesses leaders increasingly rely on digital innovation to meet their goals but are not always giving IT a say in key business decisions, a disconnect that could hinder innovation, a new IDC study has found. By Peter Sayer Jun 08, 2023 6 mins Business IT Alignment IT Strategy IT Leadership news Salesforce’s Marketing GPT and Commerce GPT to help build personalized services The new generative AI based services take advantage of the company’s Data Cloud and proprietary Einstein GPT, Salesforce said. By Anirban Ghoshal Jun 08, 2023 4 mins Salesforce.com CRM Systems Artificial Intelligence Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe