Integrated Network and System Management

With the tremendous proliferation of communications networks and connected computer systems, the task of ensuring effective and efficient operation become a major challenge. This book presents the state-of-the- art principles and techniques of integrated management systems, with emphasis on a manufacturer-independent approach.

• The two most important vendor-independent approaches, OSI management and Internet management, are described and evaluated according to how each architecture supports integrated network and system management.
• Strategies are presented for moving from vendor-specific to vendor- independent management systems.
• The most important tools and platforms needed for putting management concepts into practice are discussed fully, including the integration of isolated tools into platforms to yield an integrated management solution.
• Proven management scenarios like component management and system management are explored along with emerging management scenarios like application management and enterprise management.