
Difference tool
The Difference tool allows you to compare the content of two files. For example, if you have two configuration files for a pair of
Tools for Windows
–Examdiff
–VDiff32
Note: ExamDiff is a freeware difference tool that you can download at:
http://www.prestosoft.com/ps.asp?page=edp_examdiff
ExamDiff Pro has some enhancements. However, it is shareware. VDiff32 is included with the MKS Toolkit.
Tool available for Linux
–diff
TFTP server
A TFTP server is the preferred method for upgrading software images and uploading system panic dumps. You can also use it to upload and download configuration files to and from a network device.
Tools available for Linux and Windows:
3Com 3CDaemon (TFTP/FTP/Syslog)
TFTPD32
Note: The 3CDaemon - 3Com Software Library is a freeware tool that runs on Windows. It also includes TFTP client, FTP server, and Syslog server functionality. This tool is available at:
http://support.3com.com/software/utilities_for_windows_32_bit.htm
TFTP is a freeware TFTP server that runs on Windows. It has a very small footprint at only
56 KB. The tool is available at:
http://www.myzips.com/software/TFTP.phtml
Linux TFTP server is included with many Linux distributions.
Note that some TFTP servers do not work properly when they are used to upgrade an GbESM firmware. Those listed here have been tested and verified to work properly.
Syslog server
A syslog messaging server for application, network, and
162Nortel Networks L2/3 Ethernet Switch Module for IBM Eserver BladeCenter