Description

Network Management Definition

Network Management: refers to the activities, methods, procedures, and tools that

pertain to the operation, administration, maintenance, and provisioning of network

systems.

Operation: deals with keeping the network and services up and running smoothly.

Administration: involves keeping track of resources in the network and how they are

assigned.

Maintenance: is concerned with performing repairs and upgrades, corrective and

preventive proactive measures.

Provisioning: is concerned with configuring resources to support services.

(from Clemm [1] pg. 8, Chap 1)