Module 2 - Design the Network Structure

Section 7 - Select a Network Management Strategy

PH Network Services Corporation: Solution

1. The general manager is not sure that he has the personnel it will take to manage the new network. His administrator is very junior and has never worked with routers before. He understands the need for training and has planned for it, but is still concerned. Recommend specific network management protocols and products that will meet the needs.

• The actual need for network management will depend on the number of Cisco 1004 routers deployed into doctor offices. If this number is small, say five to ten, it will probably not be economically justifiable to implement formal onsite network management. You might suggest that you provide network management services for PH remotely.

• If a formal network management tool is justified, implement CiscoWorks Windows.

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