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NET110 CH 15
Network Management
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Undergraduate 3
12/06/2012

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PERFORMANCE
Definition
____ management refers to monitoring how well links and devices are keeping up with the demands placed on them.
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POLLING
Definition
The process where one network management console collects data from multiple networked devices at regular intervals is known as ____.
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FAULT
Definition
____ management refers to the detection and signaling of device, link, or component faults
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UPGRADES
Definition
Because backbone _______ are expensive and time consuming, the first step in approaching such a project is to justify it.
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ASSET
Definition
A key component in managing networks is identifying and tracking its hardware and software through ____ management.
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SOFTWARE
Definition
A ____ upgrade is a major change to a software package’s existing code.
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DIAGRAM
Definition
A(n) ____ is a graphical representation of a network’s devices and connections
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SAFETY
Definition
Above all, keep ____ in mind when you upgrade or install hardware on a network.
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SCHEMATIC
Definition
A wiring ____ is a graphical representation of a network’s wired infrastructure
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ROUTINE
Definition
A network management agent is a software ____ that collects information about a device’s operation and provides it to the network management application.
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DOCUMENTING
Definition
________ and capturing an accurate picture of a network’s physical and logical elements are initial steps in understanding the network.
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NOS
Definition
The most critical type of software upgrade you will perform is an upgrade to your ____.
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SHAPING
Definition
Traffic ____ involves manipulating certain characteristics of packets, data streams, or connections to manage the type and amount of traffic traversing a network or interface at any moment.
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CONFIGURATION
Definition
____ management is the collection, storage, and assessment of information related to the versions of software installed on every network device and every device’s hardware configuration
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BASELINE
Definition
The more data you gather while establishing your network’s ______, the more accurate your prediction will be.
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APPLICATION
Definition
____ upgrades represent modifications to all or part of an application that are designed to enhance functionality or fix problems related to software
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PATCH
Definition
A ____ is a correction, improvement, or enhancement to a particular piece of a software application
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WEB
Definition
The most common type of caching is ____ caching
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WORKSTATION
Definition
A networked ____ is perhaps the simplest device to add
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BACKBONE
Definition
The most comprehensive and complex upgrade involving network hardware is a(n) ____ upgrade
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CACHE
Definition
A ____ engine is a network device devoted to storage and delivery of frequently requested files
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BACKLEVELING
Definition
The process of reverting to a previous version of software after attempting to upgrade it is known as ____.
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