Abstract: A method for checking expected network traffic is disclosed. The method for checking expected network traffic includes accessing pre-registered expected results of a network traffic checking exercise that include expected packet content verification information for individual packets of the network traffic. In addition, the method includes accessing network traffic where individual packets of the network traffic include actual packet content verification information. Individual packets are identified that have expected packet content verification information that does not match their actual packet content verification information and individual packets are identified that have expected packet content verification information that does match their actual packet content verification information.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method and system for test replication through renaming, includes the acts of: modifying a current test name of a test to a new test name; reading the new test name; sending a feedback variable indicating the new test name; and changing a stimulus or programmed featured in the test case, based upon the new test name indicated in the feedback variable. In another embodiment, an apparatus for test replication through renaming, includes various features that perform the above method.

Abstract: One embodiment disclosed relates to a method of sampling network traffic. A data packet is received by a network device. Information is extracted from fields in the data packet, and a look-up word is created using the extracted information. A content addressable memory is searched for entries matching the look-up word. If a match is found, then a sampling circuit is queried, and a response is received therefrom. The data packet may be sent to a destination port. In addition, if the response from the sampling circuit indicates that the data packet is chosen to be mirrored, then the data packet may be also sent to a mirror port. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: One embodiment disclosed relates to a method of mirroring network traffic. A data packet is received by a network device, and an algorithm including randomization is applied to determine whether the data packet is selected to be mirrored. The packet is sent to a destination port, and if the data packet is selected to be mirrored, then the packet is also sent to a mirror port. Another embodiment of the invention relates to a networking device. The networking device includes at least a plurality of ports, a switching/routing engine, and a mirroring engine. The plurality of ports receive and transmit packets therefrom, and the switching/routing engine is coupled to the ports for transferring the packets therebetween. The mirroring engine is configured to apply an algorithm including randomization to select data packets for mirroring. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: One embodiment disclosed relates to a method of monitoring network traffic. A network data packet is received. Network address information is extracted from the network data packet, and a data value is created therefrom. The data value is compared with a set of predetermined network address information. If a match is found, a determination is made whether said network data packet is to be mirrored based on a preselected sampling technique. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to a method of a single network device outside of a group of switches connecting via multiple connections to the group of switches. Multiple ports of the single network device are connected with ports of at least one switch within the group, and the connected ports on the at least one switch are mapped to different virtual local area networks configured in the group of switches. A path from each of the connected ports on the at least one switch are replicated through the group of switches. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct highly ornamental cultivar of Rhus typhina is provided. This Staghorn Sumac plant displays a dwarf, compact and spreading growth habit with a somewhat flat crown. Attractive chartreuse green foliage initially is formed that quickly largely changes to bright yellow. Predominantly yellow foliage is displayed in the fall together with some scarlet coloration. During observations to date the plant has been relatively free of insect and disease problems. The plant is well-suited for providing distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct highly ornamental cultivar of Rhus typhina is provided. This Staghorn Sumac plant displays a dwarf, compact and spreading growth habit with a somewhat flat crown. Attractive chartreuse green foliage initially is formed that quickly largely changes to bright yellow. Predominantly yellow foliage is displayed in the fall together with some scarlet coloration. During observations to date the plant has been relatively free of insect and disease problems. The plant is well-suited for providing distinctive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.