Network
management in simple terms is the assessing, monitoring and maintenance of all
aspects of the network. A key element in being successfully is clear concise documentation.
Some of the ways this is accomplished is through system logs, event logs, and through
syslog.
Asset management
is another important component in managing networks through identifying and tracking
software and hardware. By doing so this simplifies maintaining and upgrading
the system because you know what the system includes.
The chapter
talks about many different types of upgrades. The following are just a few:
- Adding or Upgrading Equipment
- Cable upgrades
- Backbone upgrades
This chapter was an overview of many
other concepts presented in the book. It stressed the importance of continual
review and adjustment to the network. It explained the best ways to implement
those changes.
