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Regis University ePublications at Regis University All Regis University Theses Spring 2010 Visual Networking James Paul Regis University Follow this and additional works at: https://epublications.regis.edu/theses Part of the Computer Sciences Commons Recommended Citation Paul, James, "Visual Networking" (2010). All Regis University Theses. 448. https://epublications.regis.edu/theses/448 This Thesis - Open Access is brought to you for free and open access by ePublications at Regis University. It has been accepted for inclusion in All Regis University Theses by an authorized administrator of ePublications at Regis University. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Regis University College for Professional Studies Graduate Programs Final Project/Thesis Disclaimer Use of the materials available in the Regis University Thesis Collection (“Collection”) is limited and restricted to those users who agree to comply with the following terms of use. 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VISUAL NETWORKING A PROJECT SUBMITTED ON 16 APRIL, 2010 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OF THE SCHOOL OF COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCES OF REGIS UNIVERSITY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING BY JAMES PAUL APPROVALS Erik Moore Daniel Likarish Douglas I. Hart VISUAL NETWORKING Page 2 of 109 Abstract This research presents a case study of the Regis Academic Research Network (ARNe). It will focus on network bandwidth graphs and the information collected over a six month period of time. The case study will provide comparison of network bandwidth graphs. This case study will be used to theorize what is happening on the ARNE. In addition it will be used for creating hypotheses on what will happen to the network in the future. The research will also include a project. The project is to provide the setup and planning of the installation of open source tool set. This project will give Regis network administrators a useful tool in troubleshooting and planning with regards to the ARNE. VISUAL NETWORKING Page 3 of 109 Acknowledgements I would like to thank my teachers, classmates and family for their knowledge and support while pursuing this project. I would also like to thank the all the in the open source software community for providing robust free enterprise tools to customize, create and implement however needed. Lastly, I would like to thank Steven Huart a Doctor in an unrelated field for providing an unbiased critique of the project and its components. VISUAL NETWORKING Page 4 of 109 Table of Contents Abstract ........................................................................................................................................... 2 Acknowledgements ......................................................................................................................... 3 Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ 4 List of Figures ................................................................................................................................. 5 List of Tables ................................................................................................................................... 6 Chapter 1 - Introduction .................................................................................................................. 7 Thesis Statement ......................................................................................................................... 7 Statement of Technical Problem ................................................................................................. 7 Project Relevance ........................................................................................................................ 8 What to Expect ............................................................................................................................ 9 Chapter 2 - Review of Literature and Research .............................................................................. 9 Terms and Definitions ................................................................................................................. 9 Computer ................................................................................................................................ 9 Software ................................................................................................................................ 11 Network ................................................................................................................................ 21 SNMP ................................................................................................................................... 23 MIB ....................................................................................................................................... 24 OID ....................................................................................................................................... 25 Community String ................................................................................................................ 29 Chapter 3 - Methodology............................................................................................................... 29 Chapter 4 - Results ........................................................................................................................ 38 Data Analysis ............................................................................................................................ 38 Time and Accuracy ............................................................................................................... 39 Planning and Implementing .................................................................................................. 42 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 45 Chapter 5 – Project History ........................................................................................................... 60 Implementation ......................................................................................................................... 60 OS ......................................................................................................................................... 61 Packages ............................................................................................................................... 62 NTP ....................................................................................................................................... 66 Cacti ...................................................................................................................................... 67 Cacti Plugin Architecture ..................................................................................................... 69 Plugins .................................................................................................................................. 69 SSL ....................................................................................................................................... 71 Login Page ............................................................................................................................ 73 Access ................................................................................................................................... 74 Network ................................................................................................................................ 75 Cacti Setup ................................................................................................................................ 75 Chapter 6 - Conclusions ................................................................................................................ 83 References ..................................................................................................................................... 85 Appendix A ................................................................................................................................... 90 Appendix B.................................................................................................................................... 90 Appendix C.................................................................................................................................... 90 Appendix D ................................................................................................................................
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