network management
<networking> The process of controlling a network so as to maximise its
efficiency and productivity. ISO's model divides network management into five
categories: fault management, accounting management, configuration management,
security management and performance management.
Fault management is the process of identifying and locating faults in the
network. This could include discovering the existence of the problem,
identifying the source, and possibly repairing (or at least isolating the rest
of the network from) the problem.
Configuration management is the process of identifying, tracking and modifying
the setup of devices on the network. This category is extremely important for
devices that come with numerous custom settings (e.g. routers and file servers).
Security management is the process of controlling (granting, limiting,
restricting or denying) access to the network and resources thereon. This could
include setting up and managing access lists in routers (creating "firewalls" to
keep intruders out), creating and maintaining password access to critical
network resources, identifying the points of entry used by intruders and closing
them.
Performance Management is the process of measuring the performance of various
network components. This also includes taking measures to optimise the network
for maximum system performance (periodically measuring of the use of network
resources).
Usenet newsgroup: comp.dcom.net-management.
["Network Management: A Practical Perspective", Allan Leinwand and Karen Fang].
(1994-11-18)
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