Working out a smooth migration for SNA-to-frame relay networks

Many firms now appear ready to make the move from SNA-based networks to frame relay-based networks. The capability to carry SNA traffic successfully via frame relay networks is partially a function of network equipment being utilized and partially network design. One of the biggest barriers is netwo...

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Published inNetwork world Vol. 14; no. 4; p. 39
Main Author Dreher, Lori
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Southborough Network World, Inc 27.01.1997
Foundry
Subjects
Computer networks
Computer upgrading
Frame relay
Innovations
Legacy systems
Management
Network Management
Network management systems
Response time
Service introduction
SNA
SNA (Systems network architecture)
Systems integration
Systems Network Architecture
Technology development
United States > US
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ISSN0887-7661

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Summary:Many firms now appear ready to make the move from SNA-based networks to frame relay-based networks. The capability to carry SNA traffic successfully via frame relay networks is partially a function of network equipment being utilized and partially network design. One of the biggest barriers is network response time. Numerous value-added or industry-standard features can be utilized to create networks that deliver service levels and response times directed at converged SNA and multiprotocol networks. As an illustration, fault-tolerant networking can be accomplished using the switched network's internal routing algorithm. Design metrics are also useful because they enable network administrators to exercise control over the particular path a virtual circuit will take in a frame relay network.
ISSN:0887-7661