31274 Network Management

Requisite(s): 31277 Routing and Internetworks

This subject explains the role of the network manager and the network management system. It discusses the components of network management, i.e. fault management, performance management, configuration management, security management and accounting management. The integration of the components into an enterprise management system is addressed. The lecture material is integrated with laboratory sessions throughout, which allows students to experience aspects of network management including the skills of using basic network management tools and application for network maintenance.