1 | OVERVIEW OF NETWORK |
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| 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,
