Best Practices

Like any other network, an ATM network or LANE network performs best when it is properly deployed. While many of the critical functions of managing an ATM network require managing the switch itself, many basic tasks can be handled from the client side in an emulated LAN or IP over ATM network. This section provides details on how to best use Windows 2000 features to keep your ATM end-to-end or backbone network operating smoothly. It also explains the use of resource kit tools to examine the network.