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RE: I find it odd that this product would not be supported for SMP win2k machines
From: "Paul D. Shaffer" <paulshaf () earthlink net>
Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 17:24:28 -0700
Tal, While I might agree with you that the lack of winpcap SMP support still (after what, about 7 or 8 years since NT4.0 hit the streets?) seems odd, I would not buy into any argument that this issue invalidates snort on the Wintel platform. There are many environments, particularly as the size and complexity of the network grows) where running multiple snort processes bound to their own CPU in a multi-processor/multi-nic system are quite useful. Also, depending on the network load, processor speed, other apps, etc., SMP support is probably overkill anyway. Does anyone know how many and what type CPUs are normally installed in a Sourcefire appliance with Gig-E? Paul D. Shaffer, MSgt, USAF C4 Systems Manager Peterson AFB, CO -----Original Message----- From: snort-users-admin () lists sourceforge net [mailto:snort-users-admin () lists sourceforge net] On Behalf Of Tal Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 1:53 AM To: snort-users () lists sourceforge net Subject: [Snort-users] I find it odd that this product would not be supported for SMP win2k machines I am working with SNORT with my win2k for few weeks now, only realizing it is not working on SMP machines with windows installments few days ago. I was reading a lot of good reviews of this open source and I even stumbled over a comparative analysis with the other tools currently available on the market. I must say that although the problem originate from the winpcap usage and not from any SNORT specific code, this problem raise a big question mark as for the validity of using SNORT for windows (random blue screens or forcing the usage of only one processor are not acceptable solutions imho). I am not trying to criticize SNORT nor do I intend to slander it. I am just stating my disbelief that a product which for many seems a standard would not support SMP with windows. Do you guys have any plans for replacing the winpcap library? Help in fixing the winpcap SMP problems? Support any other packet capturing library? Thank you in advance. Tal Beno.
Current thread:
- I find it odd that this product would not be supported for SMP win2k machines Tal (Dec 04)
- Re: I find it odd that this product would not be supported for SMP win2k machines Matt Kettler (Dec 04)
- RE: I find it odd that this product would not be supported for SMP win2k machines Paul D. Shaffer (Dec 04)
- <Possible follow-ups>
- RE: I find it odd that this product would not be supported for SMP win2k machines Eric Joe (Dec 04)
- RE: I find it odd that this product would not be supported for SMP win2k machines twig les (Dec 04)
- RE: I find it odd that this product would not be supported for SMP win2k machines Jacob Redding (Dec 09)
- RE: I find it odd that this product would not be supported for SMP win2k machines twig les (Dec 04)