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Module 2 - Design the Network Structure
Section 7 - Select a Network Management Strategy
Jones, Jones, & Jones: Solution
1. The managing partner believes that she has
a pretty savvy individual ready to hire as the administrator
of the new network. She
had to commit to him that good network management tools would be in place
when the network is completed.
Recommend specific network management protocols and products that
will meet the needs of
this demanding person.
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CiscoWorks for Windows should be used as the network management tool set.
Once installed the network will be very static and should not require much
in the way of reconfiguration. The primary need will be to monitor the
health of the devices and links. CiscoWorks provides RMON and Health Monitor
to monitor all the routers closely and reconfigure them if necessary.
2. Recommend steps that should be taken to develop
a proactive network management strategy.
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In addition to recommending the CiscoWorks network management product,
you should give Jones some basic training on how to use Cisco Connection
Online and the CiscoConnect application within CiscoWorks. These tools
will let Jones work closely with Cisco or a Cisco partner to keep the network
functioning at maximum performance.
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