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Description

The architecture of 6WINDGate distinguishes between the control plane and the data plane. Within the data plane, the fast path operates independently from the Linux OS on a specific set of processor cores. This fast path efficiently handles most network packets without the performance penalties associated with Linux overhead. It adopts a run-to-completion approach, allowing all cores to execute the same software, which can be dynamically allocated based on the demands of packet processing or Linux application needs. Only a few exceptional packets that necessitate intricate processing are sent to the Linux environment, where it handles necessary management, signaling, and control tasks. Additionally, packet processing data that is set up or learned through control plane protocols in Linux is seamlessly synchronized with the fast path, ensuring that the fast path's presence remains entirely unobtrusive for both Linux and its applications. This design enables optimal performance while maintaining a clear separation between processing layers.

Description

FlowCoder serves as a WYSIWYG programming framework that facilitates the prototyping, debugging, validation, fuzzing, and testing of computer networks, encompassing functional, load, and security assessments. It empowers users to construct packets for diverse network protocols, transmit them across the network, and analyze incoming traffic while correlating requests with responses and managing states effectively. The most straightforward implementation occurs locally, where all packets generated by FlowCoder start from a local host, and any incoming replies are handled on the same machine. Only the components of the FlowCoder IDE operate locally, while the flowcharts created are dispatched to a cloud environment that runs multiple instances of the flowchart processing engine. In this cloud setting, packets are both created and processed, enabling users to receive diagnostic information and statistical insights. By acting as a man-in-the-middle (MITM) in the cloud, the flowchart can observe and manipulate packets that flow between two network endpoints, allowing modifications at any layer of the stack and enhancing the overall testing capabilities. This unique approach provides a comprehensive solution for network analysis and testing, making it an invaluable tool for developers and engineers alike.

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Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
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Mac No 
Linux No 
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Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

6WIND

Founded

2000

Country

France

Website

6wind.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Omnipacket

Founded

2014

Website

omnipacket.com/flowcoder

Product Features

Application Development

Access Controls/Permissions No 
Code Assistance No 
Code Refactoring No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Compatibility Testing No 
Data Modeling No 
Debugging No 
Deployment Management No 
Graphical User Interface No 
Mobile Development No 
No-Code No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Software Development No 
Source Control No 
Testing Management No 
Version Control No 
Web App Development No 

Product Features

Network Automation

Compliance Monitoring No 
Configuration Backup No 
Configuration Changes No 
Network Orchestration No 
Performance Monitoring No 
Tool Access Control No 
Vulnerability Assessments No 

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