OSPF Network Design Solutions, Second Edition

Summary

This chapter discussed and proved the importance of consistent network management and security. The more commonly developed and deployed network management models were presented. The section “Simple Network Management Protocol” covered the use of SNMP and described how it fits into today’s complex networks as the de facto network management standard. This coverage included components found within an SNMP-managed network such as the NMS, managed devices, and their SNMP agents. This section also covered SNMP’s operation, commands, and the various messages that are used by SNMP to communicate with the devices in the network.

You also learned about the various threats against your network in the section about network security. Fortunately, ...