HP OfficeConnect/NetBuilder Router manual Benefits Network Management

1	OVERVIEW OF NETWORK
	MANAGEMENT

This chapter gives you an overview of the basic concepts of network management. It outlines:

■Why Use Network Management?

■The Benefits of Network Management

■Key Network Management Functions

Why Use Network Many businesses today run their computers on a computer network.

Management? Using a network management solution allows you to track the performance of your network and quickly identify problems before they affect your users. This in turn helps you to run your business more efficiently.

The Benefits of

Network

Management

Full Network View from a Single PC

Network management provides the following benefits:

■Full Network View from a Single PC

■Reducing Downtime

■Improving Performance

■Freeing Up Personnel

■Reducing Equipment Costs

Some network management software (including 3Com® Network Supervisor) allows you to view and display all devices, links and activity on your network from the convenience of a single, centrally-situated PC. For example, you can easily locate and monitor the health of a specific PC or other type of device without leaving your desk.