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Network Management
Network Management, Information Protection and Expeditionary Communications
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Computer Networking
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01/09/2016

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Term
transmission media
Definition
the physical path through which computers send and receive signals
Term
network
Definition
a group of computers that are connected with each other
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internetwork
Definition
a set of networks that are connected with routers
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intranetwork
Definition
a private network whose access is generally restricted to authorized persons
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heterogeneous network
Definition
an environment consisting of computer systems from different vendors that run different operating systems and communications protocols
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homogenous network
Definition
an environment made up of components from the same vendor or compatible equipment that all run under the same OS or NOS
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autonomous system
Definition
a collection of networks under common administration that share a common routing strategy
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LAN
Definition
a communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area
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MAN
Definition
a backbone network that spans a metropolitan area and may be regulated by local or state authorities
Term
IEEE
Definition
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
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WAN
Definition
a data communications network that serves users across a broad geographic area and often uses transmission devices provided by common carriers
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GAN
Definition
a network composed of different interconnected computer networks that cover an unlimited geographical area
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network scalability
Definition
size
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peer-to-peer network
Definition
no server and each integrated system interfaces directly with the other integrated systems
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peer-to-peer network
Definition
2-10 users
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single-server network
Definition
one server managing network access, security, file storage, e-mail, web surfing, and all other needs
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single-server network
Definition
10-50 users
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multi-server network
Definition
more than one server, often with each server serving a specialized purpose
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multi-server network
Definition
50-250 users
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multi-server high-speed backbone network
Definition
multiple servers with different parts of the network located in different areas and connected by a high speed backbone or central connection
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multi-server high-speed backbone network
Definition
250-1000 users
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enterprise network
Definition
often geographically dispersed but remains under the management of one organization
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enterprise network
Definition
1000+ users
Term
MAC
Definition
media access control
Term
subnetting
Definition
creating smaller subnetworks by manipulating the subnet mask
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subnet mask
Definition
a mechanism used to designate part of an IP address as the network field and part of it as the host field
Term
Variable Length Subnet Mask
Definition
the act of implementing a different subnet mask on virtually every subnet on your network
Term
CIDR
Definition
classless inter-domain routing
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CIDR
Definition
the logical combination of numerous small networks into larger networks for the purpose of tracking
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CIDR
Definition
distribution of addresses through variable length subnet masking
Term
AFI 33-series
Definition
communications-computer networking and information mangagement
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Defense Information Infrastructure Control Concept
Definition
consists of global, regional and local levels of responsibility
Term
Network Management Tier 1
Definition
Global
Term
Network Management Tier 2
Definition
Regional
Term
Network Management Tier 3
Definition
Local
Term
DISA GNOSC
Definition
responsible for the worldwide management and operational oversight of the Defense Information Infrastructure
Term
Regional operations and security centers
Definition
execute network and system management to ensure operational control and IA of a specific geographic or global area of responsibility
Term
Local control center/NCC
Definition
provide reliable, secure networks and network services for base-level customers
Term
network management IAW international standards organization
Definition
provides mechanisms for monitoring, control, and coordination of resources within the open systems interconnection environment, and OSI protocol standards for communicating information pertinent to those resources
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CITS/BIP
Definition
combat information transport systems/base information protection
Term
network management server
Definition
a bundle of application software designed to significantly improve network efficiency and productivity
Term
network management server
Definition
a network server that runs simple network management protocol-based management applications
Term
centralized architecture
Definition
a NM platform on one computer system at a location that is responsible for all NM duties
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hierarchical architecture
Definition
uses multiple systems, with one system acting as a central server and the others working as clients
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distributed architecture
Definition
combination of centralized and hierarchical architectures; multiple peer platforms with one leader (manager of managers) of a set of peer NMS
Term
inactive level of activity
Definition
no monitoring is accomplished
Term
reactive level of activity
Definition
network support personnel react to a problem after it has occurred yet no monitoring has been applied
Term
interactive level of activity
Definition
combination of monitoring components and interactively troubleshooting to eliminate the side-effect alarms and isolate problems to a root cause
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proactive level of activity
Definition
automated monitoring components provide interactive problem analysis, giving a root cause alarm for the problem at-hand, and automatic restorative processes are in-place wherever possible to minimize downtime
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configuration management
Definition
the process of obtaining data from the network and using that data to manage the setup of all managed network devices
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performance management
Definition
consists of the facilities needed to evaluate the behavior of network objects and the effectiveness of communications activities
Term
security management
Definition
encompasses protecting sensitive information on devices attached to a data network by controlling access points to that information
Term
network security
Definition
the protection of your data network including all hardware, software and information
Term
accounting management
Definition
involves measuring the usage of a network resource against a user or organization
Term
fault management
Definition
the process of identifying, locating, and correcting network problems
Term
Network Management
Definition
efficient management of networks through configuration, performance, security, accounting, and fault management
Term
protocol
Definition
a standard set of rules defined for communications
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ICMP
Definition
internet control message protocol
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(ICMP) PING
Definition
packet internetwork groper
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ICMP
Definition
a protocol that operates in the internet layer and allows for error condition and information reporting on IP-based networking devices
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faults
Definition
abnormal conditions that require NCC personnel to take action to correct or repair
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5 functional areas of NM
Definition
configuration/performance/security/accounting/fault management
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base-line
Definition
initial network analysis to determine trends associated with the network or segment representation
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SNMP nodes
Definition
a device attached to a data network that specifically supports some form of SNMP management
Term
SNMP manager
Definition
uses the NM station to issue requests for information from managed nodes
Term
SNMP agent
Definition
responsible for monitoring, collecting, and reporting management data to the management system
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SNMP
Definition
the standard for managing network information
Term
Management information base
Definition
a hierarchal directory structure comprised of labeled and leaf nodes
Term
community names
Definition
simple passwords
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read only/get/public string
Definition
get, getnext, trap
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read/write/set/private string
Definition
get, getnext, set, trap
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SMARTS
Definition
System management automated report tracking system
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SMARTS
Definition
network management software
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root-cause analysis
Definition
the process of pinpointing failures and their effects on a managed system
Term
codebook correlation
Definition
mapping between the problems and the symptoms
Term
correlation model
Definition
an object-oriented data model that describes the managed domain
Term
event notification
Definition
problem, compound, symptomatic
Term
Internet protocol version 4 (IPv4)
Definition
a legacy internet addressing system with a limited number of addresses
Term
binary
Definition
the base two number system that computers use to represent data
Term
bits
Definition
the lowest representation of data
Term
address field identifier
Definition
used to reference a specific network, subnet, and/or a specific host
Term
Network management server
Definition
a bundle of application software designed to significantly improve network efficiency and productivity
Term
subnet range
Definition
first useable subnet to the last useable subnet
Term
host range
Definition
first useable bit combination to the last useable bit combination
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IP range
Definition
first useable IP address to the last useable address
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Media Access Control (MAC)
Definition
used for addressing on a physically connected network to identify network nodes
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