EBK NETWORK+ GUIDE TO NETWORKS
EBK NETWORK+ GUIDE TO NETWORKS
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781337671644
Author: ANDREWS
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 11, Problem 1RQ
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Tool used when examining the TCP messages exchanged between a server and a client is Wireshark.

Hence, the correct answer is option “B”.

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Wireshark:

  • It is a free and open source protocol analyzer used to monitor the traffic emerging between a single device and the network.
  • It allows to troubleshoot the network, analyzing the network and in the development of software and communication protocol.
  • It is used in educational institutions and other sectors.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Spiceworks:

It is a type of network monitoring software configured to monitor multiple devices on a network at a time.

Hence, the option “A” is wrong.

Packet Tracer:

It helps in creating network topologies and resembles modern computer network. It uses drag and drop user interface so that the user can add or remove the network device which is apt for the network.

Hence, the option “C” is wrong.

VirtualBox:

It helps to create workstation and server VMs that could be installed on both the windows and on Linux operating system.

Hence, the option “D” is wrong.

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