NTO Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Golden Code Development Announces Network Trace^TM for OS/2*

Network Packet Capture Software Lowers TCO of OS/2 and WorkSpace On-Demand* Environments

Orlando, Florida, February 1, 2000 -- Golden Code Development Corporation today announced Network Trace for OS/2, its network packet capture software for OS/2. With Network Trace, network administrators can turn every OS/2 machine on their network into a network probe. Easily accessible via existing remote management technologies, such as telnet, it enables trace data to be gathered on any segment of the network from a centralized location, in minutes. Since Network Trace is a software-only implementation, there is no need for dedicated hardware.

"Typically, a large proportion of the time spent analyzing a network problem is wasted sending a network engineer to a remote site to gather trace data.", said Greg Shah, president and co-founder of Golden Code. "With Network Trace, this cost is eliminated; network engineers can focus their time on analyzing traces, rather than generating them."

Highlights

An invaluable aid in problem analysis, client-server application development, performance tuning, preventative maintenance, and profiling, Network Trace for OS/2 offers:

Hardware-independence. Network Trace can be used with a wide range of network hardware - for example: 16/4 Token Ring, 10/100 Ethernet, wireless LANs, infrared, FDDI, and ATM. Because it is a software-only implementation, it will work with any speed adapter, including 100 Mbps Ethernet. This is achieved by interfacing with any NDIS 2.01 compliant MAC driver.
Reliability. Network Trace works reliably in stressful environments, tracing WorkSpace On-Demand/RIPL boot storms of 40+ machines without dropping frames!
Power. Network Trace forms the basis of a powerful, portable tracing solution when installed on a single, network-enabled notebook computer. However, its true benefits are realized when the software is deployed throughout the enterprise. In such an integrated configuration, any remote OS/2 machine can produce traces, when accessed from a central location using existing remote management technologies.
Versatility. In order to support the widest range of customer environments, Network Trace has a command line interface. This simplifies remote use and enables automation via REXX. The trace files generated are Sniffer*-compatible, making them readable by most existing network analyzer tools and with the forthcoming Golden Code Trace Analyzer^TM.
Low Overhead. Network Trace has minimal impact on system resources when it is dormant: 0% CPU utilization and less than 15KB RAM utilization.
Convenience. Since it is an NDIS 2.01 protocol, Network Trace requires neither dedicated hardware nor a hardware key. In its standard mode of operation, it does not interfere with the normal network activity of the installed machine.

Availability

Product sales and demonstration versions of Network Trace for OS/2 will be available directly from Golden Code Development, beginning February 14, 2000. For additional information, e-mail info@goldencode.com, call 678-352-2301, or write to the address below.

About Network Trace for OS/2

Network Trace is the only network packet capture software commercially available today for the OS/2 platform. It is designed to reduce the cost of ownership of OS/2 and WorkSpace On-Demand environments by providing IT managers with a simple and cost-effective mechanism to gather network trace data across the enterprise. Network Trace is part of the growing family of systems management technologies developed by Golden Code Development. Additional information, including product brochures and documentation, are available at www.goldencode.com.

About Golden Code Development

Golden Code Development Corporation is a consulting company and an independent software developer, focused on minimizing the cost of ownership of its customers' technology systems. The company's consulting operation develops highly-managed, low-cost systems for its clients. Its software development business builds commercial tools to help its customers more effectively manage their systems. Golden Code is an IBM Business Partner. Additional information on Golden Code is available at www.goldencode.com.