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NETWORK MANAGEMENT
ANAGEMENT
Network Management
Functions
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Objectives / Contents
Network Management Concept
OSI Standard Functions
Additional Functions
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Management Concept: An Overview
Management Station Agent Router
Internet
Management Protocol
Agent Agent
Host Host
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Management Concept: An Agent
An Agent
A functional unit
(software) that resides in A Proxy Agent
a managed device An agent, but it
It provides management does not reside in
information about the the managed
managed device device.
It accepts instructions to
configure the device
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Management Concept: Structure
Centralized
Single management station
Distributed
A number of management stations
Distribution by Function
Distribution by Geographical Area
Hierarchical
Centralized at routes / Distributed peer systems
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Management Concept: Structure
Level (3)
Main
Centralized /
Distributed / Level (2)
A Hierarchical B
Management
Principles
Level (1)
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OSI Standard Functions
FaultManagement
Performance Management
Configuration Management
Security Management
Accounting Management
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Fault Management: Definition
The Discipline of
Detecting
Diagnosing
Bypassing
Repairing
Reporting
Network Equipment & Service Failures
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Fault Management: Activities
Trace (Monitor) & Identify Faults
(Abnormal Operation)
Accept Facts & Act on Error-Detection
Notification
Carry Out Sequences of Diagnostic Tests
Correct Faults
Maintain and Examine Error Logs
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Fault Management: Summary
Alarm
(Categories / Priorities)
Response
(Repair / Clear Alarm)
Recording
(Report)
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Performance Management: Definition
The Utilization of
Network Resources
with
The Ability to meet
User Service Level Objectives
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Performance Management: Activities
Information Gathering
Current System (Traffic / Resources)
System History (Logs)
Performance Evaluation (Analysis)
For Different States / Conditions
Understanding / Reporting
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Performance Management: Summary
Evaluations of the
Behaviour &
Cost-Effectiveness
of Network Resources
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Configuration Management: Definition
Maintaining an Accurate Inventory of
HW / SW / Communication Links
(Network Resources)
& the Ability to Change the Inventory in a
Smooth & Reliable Manner in Response to
Changing
Services Requirements
(Changing Resources in Response to Changing
Requirements )
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Configuration Management: Activities
Define:
Parameters that Control Network Operation
Managed Objects (Names)
Collect Information on Current State
Monitor Current State Changes
Change Configuration in Response to
Current State Changes
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Configuration Management: Summary
Continuous Information Collection
Detection of Changes
Scheduling Resource Provisioning in
Response to Changes
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Security Management: Definition
Access Control to the
Network &
its Management Systems
Information Protection from
Disclosure &
Modifications
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Security Management: Activities
Access Management
(Users / Use)
Detection of Attacks
(Against Information)
Protection Measures
(Encryption)
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Accounting Management: Definition
Identifying
Cost
(Charges to be Paid)
For the
Use of Network Resources
(By Users / Subscribers )
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Accounting Management: Activities
Set Tariff / Costing
(For Use of Resources / Services)
Accumulate Use
(Traffic Information / Data Collection / Recording)
Charging / Billing
(To be Paid by Subscribers )
Accounting / Book Keeping
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Additional Functions
Capacity Planning Management
Strategic Planning
Operations Support Management
Programmability Management
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Capacity Planning Management
Fine-Tuning the Network /
Periodic Re-Optimization
(e.g. Adding / Re-Arranging Trunks)
Scheduled Changes:
Terminating / Avoiding Technologies
Adopting Technologies
Migration
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Strategic Planning Management
Part of Business Planning
New Applications / Growth
Re-Organization / Re-Engineering
CostEstimations / Benefits
Contingency Planning
Back-Up
Disaster Recovery
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Operation Supports Management
People / IT Staff
(Need / Job Description / Training / Management )
Resources (Equipment Management)
Maintenance (Programs / Logs / Shifts)
Information Flow (Transactions / Interactions)
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Programmability Management
Tailoring the Management System to the
Unique Characteristics of the Managed
Network (Customization)
System Characteristics
Reporting Capabilities / Scripts
Other Options
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Remarks
Any Support of:
Concept:
Performance
Operation Management
Standard Efficiency
Functions:
(Cost-Effectiveness)
Operation
Quality
Additional Functions:
Planning / Support Reliability
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Standard Documents: General
Management Framework
(ISO:7498)
Management Information Service Overview
(ISO: 2683)
Structure of Management Information
(ISO: 2684)
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Standard Documents: Functions
ISO Network Management Functions
Fault ISO: 2687
Performance ISO: 2673
Configuration ISO: 2686
Security ISO: 2688
Accounting ISO: 2687
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