CHAPTER 13Network Availability: Objective 3.1: Given a scenario, use the appropriate statistics and sensors to ensure network availability.

This chapter examines some of the fundamental network statistics and sensors found in a typical enterprise network. The Network+ exam expects candidates to be familiar with these basic networking functions.

In this chapter, you'll learn everything you need to know about Network+ Objective 3.1, including the following topics:

  • Performance metrics/sensors
  • SNMP
  • Network device logs
  • Interface statistics/status
  • Interface errors or alerts
  • Environmental factors and sensors
  • Baselines
  • NetFlow data
  • Uptime/downtime

PERFORMANCE METRICS

Users can frequently detect variations in the performance of a device or ...

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