Network Management
Network Management
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10.1016/j.habitatint.2016.07.005
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1993-12
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L. Bernaille;R. Teixeira;Ismael Akodkenou;Augustin Soule;Kave Salamatian
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L. Bernaille;R. Teixeira;Ismael Akodkenou;Augustin Soule;Kave Salamatian
A primer for consumers, advocates and policy makers Network management – the process used to maintain the integrity and operations of a communications network – is a beneficial and necessary function of modern networks that has nonetheless become embroiled in the controversies related to network neutrality and traffic congestion on the Internet. This three-part series examines network management – what it is, how it works, what it means to consumers, and what policies would most benefit consumers and network operators in their efforts to maintain effective communications. Part I defines network management. The Internet was initially designed with the simple goal of assuring an ability to connect among private, government and academic networks. The quality and reliability of the connection was not a key focus. The original concept was that the network would remain simple and "dumb" in order to maximize the ability to establish connections, and that management of the communications would be the responsibility of the software on the devices that used the connection. But the theoretical concept of a "dumb" network quickly gave way to the necessity for management within the network itself-to keep data flowing smoothly by avoiding congestion points caused by variable loads and equipment failures. The original IP protocol was augmented with a "Transmission Control Protocol" (TCP) to manage problems of data loss, leading to the TCP/IP protocol suite that is the foundation of the " best efforts " Internet today. Other network management enhancements followed-real-world needs for firewalls, network address translators, web content caches and the like been necessary to allow for the more sophisticated applications and critical data that flow over the commercial Internet Network Management 1. All networks require management to carry out their mission of effectively connecting two or more points on the network. 2. The purpose of network management is to enhance the reliability and viability of the network. 3. Network management practices differ for each layer of the network. 4. Practices at each level must interconnect with and support one another. 5. Network management practices should optimize the experience of all users. 6. No application or user should be permitted to contravene, interfere with or compromise these management practices, since to do so would reduce the reliability and viability of the network.