The evolution of packet sniffing
The role of a packet sniffer in IT operational support has changed dramatically over the years from a niche LAN diagnostic tool used only by network experts, to a big data analytics platform providing service to the whole business.
Most network engineers are familiar with the use of packet sniffers as diagnostic tools to address specific protocol or application communication issues.
The mode of operation was well understood, 1) identify a logical and physical link that c