Which type of tool would an administrator use to capture packets that are going to and from a particular device?

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Which type of tool would an administrator use to capture packets that are going to and from a particular device?

  • baselining tool
  • protocol analyzer
  • knowledge base
  • NMS tool

Explanation: Protocol analyzers capture packets as they enter or leave a device and can display those packets in real time. An NMS tool is used to monitor and configure network devices. A knowledge base is a repository of information that pertains to the operation and troubleshooting of a specific device or service. A baselining tool is used to measure network or device performance during normal operations, so that abnormal conditions can be easily spotted.

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