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network management

Network management refers to the broad subject of managing computer networks. There exists a wide variety of software and hardware products that help network system administrators manage a network. Network management covers a wide area, including:

  • Security: Ensuring that the network is protected from unauthorized users.
  • Performance: Eliminating bottlenecks in the network.
  • Reliability: Making sure the network is available to users and responding to hardware and software malfunctions.
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