Managing Client-Server Environments: Tools and Strategies for Building Solutions

Network management has become more than just being able to make all the connections. The network manager must know how to handle all kinds of issues in the emerging client/server environments. McConnell presents a complete window into real-life network management, from traffic analysis through virtual LANS, covering net management systems from HP, Novell, Sun, IBM and DEC. The book shows how to use all the capabilities of tools that allow network managers to manage complex, multi-protocol systems, and covers intelligent agents that collect information and correct network problems. It also shows how to use instrumentation to restart systems locally or remotely and includes a special section on Virtual LANS.