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Fundamentals of Communications and Networking, 3rd Edition
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Fundamentals of Communications and Networking, 3rd Edition

by Michael G. Solomon, David Kim
January 2021
Beginner
565 pages
19h 27m
English
Jones & Bartlett Learning
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WAN Management and Requirements

WAN management and requirements can be categorized using the FCAPS model and framework. (FCAPS stands for fault, configuration, accounting, performance, and security.) The ISO FCAPS model defines five categories:

  • Fault management—Addresses a down or nonfunctioning link, circuit, or network connection. Fault management is typically either a link integrity issue or a performance issue preventing packets from being delivered to their destination.
  • Configuration management—Pertains to software changes to the WAN and network devices (e.g., routers, switches, etc.). Configuration changes require an IT ticket to be opened. The ticket is used to track the configuration change itself. Proper documentation is needed to ...
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