Overview Of Network Management; Why Use Network Management; The Benefits Of Network Management; Full Network View From A Single Pc - 3Com SuperStack II 3300 FX User Manual

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Why Use Network
Management?
The Benefits of
Network
Management
Full Network View
from a Single PC
O
VERVIEW OF
M
ANAGEMENT
This chapter gives you an overview of the basic concepts of network
management. It outlines:

Why Use Network Management?

The Benefits of Network Management

Key Network Management Functions
Many businesses today run their computers on a computer network.
Using a network management solution allows you to track the
performance of your network and quickly identify problems before they
affect your users. This in turn helps you to run your business more
efficiently.
Network management provides the following benefits:

Full Network View from a Single PC

Reducing Downtime
Improving Performance
Freeing Up Personnel
Reducing Equipment Costs
Some network management software (including 3Com
Supervisor) allows you to view and display all devices, links and activity on
your network from the convenience of a single, centrally-situated PC. For
example, you can easily locate and monitor the health of a specific PC or
other type of device without leaving your desk.
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ETWORK
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