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PRESENTATIONS IN NETWORK MANAGEMENTPRESENTATIONS IN NETWORK MANAGEMENT
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Objectives / ContentsObjectives / Contents
Network Management Concept
OSI Standard Functions
Additional Functions
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ManagementManagement Concept: An OverviewConcept: An Overview
Management Station RouterAgent
Host
Agent
Host
Agent
Management Protocol
Internet
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ManagementManagement Concept: An AgentConcept: An Agent
An AgentA functional unit
(software) that resides in a managed device
It provides management information about the managed device
It accepts instructions to configure the device
A Proxy AgentAn agent, but itdoes not reside inthe manageddevice.
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ManagementManagement Concept: StructureConcept: StructureCentralized
– Single management stationDistributed
– A number of management stations– Distribution by “Function” – Distribution by “Geographical Area”
HierarchicalCentralized at routes / Distributed peer systems
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ManagementManagement Concept: StructureConcept: Structure
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MainLevel (3)
Level (2)
Level (1)
Centralized / Distributed / Hierarchical Management
Principles
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OSI Standard FunctionsOSI Standard Functions
Fault ManagementPerformance ManagementConfiguration ManagementSecurity ManagementAccounting Management
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Fault Management: Fault Management: DefinitionDefinition
The Discipline ofDetectingDiagnosingBypassingRepairingReportingNetwork Equipment & Service Failures
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Fault Management: Fault Management: ActivitiesActivities
Trace (Monitor) & Identify Faults (Abnormal Operation)
Accept Facts & Act on Error-Detection Notification
Carry Out Sequences of Diagnostic TestsCorrect FaultsMaintain and Examine Error Logs
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Fault Management: Fault Management: SummarySummary
Alarm (Categories / Priorities)
Response(Repair / Clear Alarm)
Recording(Report)
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Performance Management: Performance Management: DefinitionDefinition
The Utilization ofNetwork Resources
with
The Ability to meetUser Service Level Objectives
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Performance Management: Performance Management: ActivitiesActivities
Information Gathering – Current System (Traffic /
Resources)– System History (Logs)
Performance Evaluation (Analysis)For Different States / Conditions
Understanding / Reporting
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Performance Management: Performance Management: SummarySummary
Evaluations of the Behaviour & Cost-Effectiveness of Network Resources
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Configuration Management: Configuration Management: DefinitionDefinition
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: Configuration Management: ActivitiesActivities
Define:– Parameters that Control Network Operation– Managed Objects (Names)
Collect Information on Current StateMonitor Current State ChangesChange Configuration in Response to
Current State Changes
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Configuration Management: Configuration Management: SummarySummary
Continuous Information CollectionDetection of ChangesScheduling Resource Provisioning in
Response to Changes
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Security Management: Security Management: DefinitionDefinition
Access Control to theNetwork & its Management Systems
Information Protection fromDisclosure & Modifications
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Security Management: Security Management: ActivitiesActivities
Access Management (Users / Use)
Detection of Attacks(Against Information)
Protection Measures(Encryption)
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Accounting Management: Accounting Management: DefinitionDefinition
IdentifyingCost
(Charges to be Paid) For the Use of Network Resources
(By Users / Subscribers )
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Accounting Management: Accounting Management: ActivitiesActivities
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 FunctionsAdditional Functions
Capacity Planning ManagementStrategic PlanningOperations Support ManagementProgrammability Management
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Capacity Planning ManagementCapacity 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 ManagementStrategic Planning Management
Part of “Business Planning”– New Applications / Growth– Re-Organization / Re-Engineering
Cost Estimations / BenefitsContingency Planning
– Back-Up– Disaster Recovery
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Operation Supports ManagementOperation 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 ManagementProgrammability Management
Tailoring the Management System to theUnique Characteristics of the ManagedNetwork (Customization)
System Characteristics Reporting Capabilities / Scripts Other Options
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RemarksRemarks
Concept:– “Operation Management”
Standard Functions: – “Operation”
Additional Functions:– Planning / Support
Any Support of:
Performance
Efficiency (Cost-Effectiveness)
Quality
Reliability
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Standard Documents: GeneralStandard Documents: General
Management Framework (ISO:7498)
Management Information Service Overview (ISO: 2683)
Structure of Management Information(ISO: 2684)
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