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PRESENTATIONS IN NETWORK MANAGEMENTPRESENTATIONS IN NETWORK MANAGEMENT
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ObjectivesObjectives
To Provide a Background Considering:
A Broad ViewPeopleOrganizationNetworks / TechnologyManagementNetwork Management
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A Broad ViewA Broad View
People
TechnologyOrganization
Management
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PeoplePeople
Managers / Staff Suppliers (Partners) / CustomersTechnology Experts / Users
Originators & Target of Organizations & Technology (Business)
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Organization: BusinessOrganization: Business
Functions
Manufacturing Agriculture Services “combinations”
ScopeLocalNationalInternational
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Organization: AdvantageOrganization: Advantage
Competitive Scope
Broad Target
Competitive AdvantageLower Cost Difference
Cost Leadership
Differentiation
Narrow Target
Cost Focus
Focused Differentiation
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Organization: Value ChainOrganization: Value Chain
Support Activities
Infrastructure: Finance / Planning / …People (Human Resources) ManagementTechnology: including Network Services
Procurement
Primary Activities
Logistics
Operation(Main
Function)Marketing
After Sale
Services
Value of Activities (Cost-Effectiveness)
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Organization: Value SystemOrganization: Value System
Value Chain
(Organization)
Value Chains
(Suppliers)
Value Chains
(Suppliers)
Value Chains
(Suppliers)
Value Chains
(Distributors)
Value Chains
(Distributors)
Value Chains
(Distributors)
Value Chains(Buyer)
Value Chains(Buyer)
Value Chains(Buyer)
Overall Value / Performance / Sales & Profit
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Networks: StructureNetworks: Structure
Communication Sub-Network (Backbone):Switching / Communication
Client
Client
Server
LAN
Access / Information Service
Sub-Network
ClientClient
ClientClient Connections
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Network: TechnologyNetwork: Technology
Communication Services
Information Services
Computer & Communication
Equipment
Information / Software Products
Services
Products
Form: HW Substance: SW / Info
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Network: Multi-level ViewNetwork: Multi-level View
Communication: Transmission / Switching
Networking: Architecture / Management
Server Applications
Client
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Network: Network: Operation / ProtocolsOperation / Protocols
ISO / OSI Layered Protocols
Protocol Layer Main FunctionApplication User InterfacePresentation Information Representation
Session Network InterfaceTransport End-to-End ConnectivityNetwork Communication Sub-Network
Data Link Point-to-Point ManagementPhysical Physical Connectivity
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Networks: ServicesNetworks: Services
Exchanging (e-Mail) / Publishing Information Electronically (Web)
Enabling Remote Actions (e-Business)Levels:
– Private (Organization: Value Chain)– Business (Organization: Value System)– Public (Presence / Advertisement)
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Networks: Services ScopeNetworks: Services Scope
Public Level: Internet (Opportunity)
Business Level: Extranet (Value System)
Private Level: Intranet (Value Chain)
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Networks: AdvantagesNetworks: Advantages
Saving TimeReducing MovementProviding:
New Business FormsAccuracy / QualitySecurity ??
World Integration
Productivity:Cost-Effectiveness
OpportunitiesNeed:
Have & Have-not
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ManagementManagement: Vocabulary: Vocabulary
To Manage: To control & direct To conduct & guide To treat with care To carry on business or affairs To achieve a purpose
Management Act or art of managing The collective body of those who manage an enterprise Executive skill
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ManagementManagement: Organization: Organization
Resources: People Building Tools / Technology Others
Players Partners / Suppliers Customers Others
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Management:Management: Business / DevelopmentBusiness / Development
Business Process: Management Structure Primary Activities Support Activities Work Flow:
Centralized / Decentralized
Timing
Development: Reengineering TQM Critical Path Method: CPM
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Management: InformationManagement: Information
Types: Data / Text Voice Video Multi-Media
Functions Storage Transfer / Flow Processing
Business (Information) Transactions
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Network Management:Network Management: ITU DefinitionITU Definition
Supervising the performance of the network in “real” time (operation)
Taking immediate actions to control the network when necessary (configuration)
Maximizing the use of network capacity (cost-effectiveness)
Planning for future events (development)Contingency planning (risk)
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Network Management:Network Management: MN&CMN&C
NM&C: Network Monitoring & Control
Tying disparate equipment to an “operation centre”
Monitoring the performance of critical elements
Allowing configuration control
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Network Management:Network Management: AOAO
AO: Administration Operation
Servicing user demandsHelp: resolution of problemsMeasurements and billingMaintenance
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Network Management:Network Management: Views Views
To plan, organize, supervise, control, and account for the use of communication and other network facilities
To respond to changing requirementsTo ensure predictable behaviour
(performance)To protect information integrityTo authenticate sources & destinations
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Network Management:Network Management: Functions Functions
Fault ManagementPerformance ManagementConfiguration ManagementSecurity ManagementAccounting Management
ISO Standard Functions
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Network Management:Network Management: Functions Functions
Capacity Planning ManagementStrategic PlanningOperations Support ManagementProgrammability Management
Additional Functions
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Network Management:Network Management: Tools Tools
Recommendations from international organizations (standards): ISO / ITU / ANSI / IEEE…
Products from IT producers:IBM (Net View) / CA (UNICENTER) HP (Open View) / Others…
TMN: Telecommunication Management Network
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Network Management:Network Management: Other Issues Other Issues
Economic Evaluations: Cost / Benefits
SLA: Service Level Agreements
Management Requirements (Organization): People / Help Desk / Equipment / Operation / Reporting
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Remarks: Remarks: InterdependenceInterdependence
Network
Network
People
Organization
Network
Organization
Network
OrganizationPeople
Business
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Remarks: Remarks: Integrated ManagementIntegrated Management
People
Organization
Technology:Network
Business Requirements
Organization Management
Network Management
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Remarks:Remarks: NM Benefits NM Benefits
Efficiency– Improved business (productivity / revenues)
Network Utilization– Network cost-effectiveness
Understanding: Demands / Network – Better planning for the future
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Remarks:Remarks: ConclusionConclusion
Need to Study Network ManagementNeed to Acquire Practical ExperiencePotential Future Development
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Where to Get More InformationWhere to Get More Information
Books & PapersInternational Organizations
ITU / ISO PublicationsCommunication Services Companies:
AT&T / Nortel / BT…IT Producers:
IBM / HP / CA / Microsoft…Others…. (course material)
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References:References: ManagementManagement
Porter M.E., The Competitive Advantage of Nations, The Free Press (Macmillan), New York, 1990.
Champy J., Reengineering Management: The Mandate for New Leadership, Harper Business, New York, 1995.
Rao A. and others, Total Quality Management: A Cross Functional Perspective, Wiley, New York, 1996.
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References:References: Network Management Network Management Rose M., The Simple Book: An Introduction to
Network Management, Prentice Hall PTR, New Jersey, 1996.
Leinwand A. and K. Fang, Network Management: A Practical Perspective, Addison Wesley, Reading Massachusetts, 1993.
Kauffels F, Network Management: Problems, Standards and Strategies, Addison Wesley, Wokingham, England, 1992.
Telecommunications Management: Operation and Management of Networks, The National Computing Centre Ltd, UK, 1992.
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