Fundamentals of Communications and Networking, 3rd Edition

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Managing the smooth operation of today’s networks requires careful planning, structure, the right tools, and the right people. Network operations and management is all about avoiding interruptions that affect business operations. The primary focus of managing networks is providing smooth and secure network operation and handling (or even avoiding) faults. Fault management is the initial activity in the FCAPS framework. It addresses the preparation for, identification of, and response to network faults. A network fault is an indication that the network isn’t performing as intended. Fault management provides network administrators with the ability to plan for expected faults and respond to any faults that occur. Planned responses ...