• EZ Internet – Network Managment

  EZ Internet – Network Managment

  Posted by Texas Fixer on June 26, 2023 at 12:33 am

  Network management refers to the process of administering, managing, and operating a computer network. It involves a broad range of tasks including the deployment, integration, and coordination of the hardware, software, and human resources that make up a network. This could include devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, modems, access points (WAPs), as well as the different types of communication links like cable, DSL, fiber optic, Ethernet, etc.

  Here are some key aspects of network management:

  1. Network Administration: This involves the deployment, configuration, maintenance, and decommissioning of network devices and systems. This could include installing new routers, configuring switches, setting up firewalls, or decommissioning outdated hardware.

  2. Network Operation: This involves the day-to-day operations and monitoring of the network to ensure it is functioning as intended. This could involve watching for unusual traffic patterns, ensuring the network is not overly congested, or troubleshooting problems as they occur.

  3. Network Maintenance: This includes routine checks and upgrades to ensure the network stays up-to-date and secure. This could involve applying software patches, replacing hardware before it fails, or upgrading network capacity to meet increasing demand.

  4. Network Provisioning: This is about setting up the network to meet new requirements or expand its reach. This could involve connecting new sites to the network, adding additional capacity, or configuring the network to support new applications.

  5. Network Security: This involves protecting the network from both external and internal threats. This could involve setting up firewalls, implementing intrusion detection systems, ensuring secure configurations, monitoring for suspicious activity, and responding to incidents.

  6. Performance Management: It involves monitoring and maintaining network performance. This may include activities like load balancing, bandwidth allocation, identification of bottlenecks, and optimization of the network to ensure smooth and efficient operation.

  7. Disaster Recovery Planning: This involves planning for potential network failures or cyber attacks. It includes creating backups, establishing redundancies, and formulating a comprehensive recovery plan in case of network disruptions.

  To provide network management as a service, you would typically need to invest in several types of network management software and tools. These could include network monitoring tools, network configuration tools, network security tools, network performance management tools, and more.

  Moreover, a deep understanding of network protocols (like TCP/IP), network architectures (like LAN, WAN, SD-WAN), operating systems, security frameworks, and the hardware components involved is vital. Also, soft skills like problem-solving, communication, and project management would be helpful as well.

  Depending on the size and complexity of the networks you’re managing, you may also need to invest in training or hiring specialized network engineers or technicians to handle more advanced tasks.

  The specifics will vary depending on the nature of your client’s network (e.g., size, industry, regulatory requirements) and the level of service they’re expecting. But the main idea is to ensure the network operates smoothly, securely, and efficiently, and is able to adapt and grow with the client’s needs.

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