Difference between revisions of "Network management"
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* Network management determines the supervision of networked systems to make sure that they behave according to some pre-defined goals [Stiller] | * Network management determines the supervision of networked systems to make sure that they behave according to some pre-defined goals [Stiller] | ||
| − | Note that many more definitions exist. | + | Note that many more definitions exist: |
| + | * OSI Management Framework: OSI Management: the facilities to control, coordinate and monitor the resources which allow communications to take place in the OSI environment | ||
| + | *CCITT E.410: International network management: the function of supervising the international network and taking action when necessary to control the flow of traffic Network management requires real-time monitoring and measurement of current network status and performance, and the ability to take prompt action to control the flow of traffic | ||
| + | *ITU M.3010: This recommendation presents the general architectural requirements for a TMN to support the management requirements of administrations to plan, provision, install, maintain, operate and administer telecommunication networks and services | ||
== Characteristics == | == Characteristics == | ||
Revision as of 14:52, 27 July 2007
Definition
- Network management is the act of initializing monitoring and modifying the operation of the primary network functions [Pras]
- Network management is the art of initializing monitoring and modifying the operation of the primary network functions [Festor]
- Network management determines the supervision of networked systems to make sure that they behave according to some pre-defined goals [Stiller]
Note that many more definitions exist:
- OSI Management Framework: OSI Management: the facilities to control, coordinate and monitor the resources which allow communications to take place in the OSI environment
- CCITT E.410: International network management: the function of supervising the international network and taking action when necessary to control the flow of traffic Network management requires real-time monitoring and measurement of current network status and performance, and the ability to take prompt action to control the flow of traffic
- ITU M.3010: This recommendation presents the general architectural requirements for a TMN to support the management requirements of administrations to plan, provision, install, maintain, operate and administer telecommunication networks and services
Characteristics
- We can distinguish between managed systems and manager systems
- Managed systems are always implemented in hard and software, management systems can additionally be implemented in terms of "brainware"
- Management involves activities of human beings
- Management decisions often operate on larger timescales, lasting at least multiple round-trip times
