Network management: A review of emerging concepts, standards, and products
Raymond Jennings, Robert F. Linfield, Michael Meister · 1993
The objectives of this report are (1) to identify and examine various divergent perspectives that exist about the technology termed network management; (2) to develop a conceptual definition and understanding of network management that is rational and comprehensive; and (3) to examine the questions of what is involved in supporting and controlling a network, what is being done or needs to be done to provide that support and control, and who is involved in doing it. Consistent with these objectives, the report presents a conceptual explanation of network management that is admittedly idealistic, describes the many organizations that are actively involved with the development of real–world, network management standards, examines the functional characteristics of a variety of network management products (available in 1991/92), and discusses some of the important issues and trends that are creating new requirements for network management.