A Network Management System (NMS) is an application or group of applications that allows network administrators to manage a network’s independent components inside a bigger network management framework, performing several key functions. NMSs identify, configure, monitor, update, and troubleshoot wired and wireless network devices in an organization’s network. A system management control application displays the performance data collected from each network component, allowing network administrators to make changes as needed.
Network engineers use a network management system to handle a variety of operations including:
Network Management Systems are very useful for most companies, although these tools can sometimes be pricey. If your cybersecurity program has the budget, an NMS may be a great idea. If your cybersecurity budget is tight, it’s not something that is an absolute necessity to have, as there are other things you must do to build a robust defense-in-depth cybersecurity program. These items are outlined below and come before an NMS is needed on most networks.
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Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
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