Chapter 15 Network Management

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 

All could be very expensive if not designed and implemented properly.

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.