Your guide to network performance management

[Network and Systems Mgmt. Tip]

Title: Network and Systems Management

November 24, 2004 Published by  TechTarget Network and Systems Management Issue Sponsored By:   > Argent IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Guide to network performance management   >  Automating configurations   >  The case for IPv6   >  Featured Topic: Managing VoIP   >  Ask-the-Expert: Loki Jorgenson on Network Measurement and Diagnostics   >  Share your certification/training experience and win a book...   >  White Paper: Data center consolidation   Measuring the ROI of Systems Management Software Effective infrastructure management is key to enterprise success. To optimize infrastructure efficiency, you need more functionality, faster implementation, and greater ROI from your systems management software. According to analysts EMA, Argent solutions deliver the low TCO, flexibility, scalable architecture, and flawless server management enterprises need to maximize value without sacrificing performance. Download this ROI paper to learn more.   Guide to network performance management [SeachNetworking.com and Loki Jorgenson] This guide introduces you to the best practices and pitfalls to avoid, and provides troubleshooting help and advice for monitoring and maintaining your network. You'll find articles, tutorials, tips, tools, white papers, expert advice and more to pump up your network monitoring and diagnostic know-how quickly. Automating configurations [Tom Lancaster] If you're working in an environment where you have lots of routers and switches with standardized configurations, and you're looking for a good way to automate some of your tasks, consider building your device configurations in your favorite spreadsheet application. The case for IPv6 [Silvia Hagen] This four-part series provides an overview of the advanced technical features that IPv6 offers. Part one discusses how IPv6 will grow into our networks, what transition mechanisms are available and some misconceptions circulating about IPv6. Part two explains how the IPv6 Task Forces are organized and provides an overview of the market today and how to plan for tomorrow. The third part takes a look at IPv6 around the world and, finally, part four discusses how IPv6 impacts your business and how and when to invest in IPv6. -- Part 1: Introduction -- Part 2: Technological advantages of IPv6 -- Part 3: IPv6 in the world -- Part 4: Is there a business case? Featured Topic: Managing VoIP VoIP is fast becoming a mainstream technology and soon could be in more offices than not. These resources will help you better manage and maintain your VoIP network. Ask-the-Expert: Loki Jorgenson on Network Measurement and Diagnostics Need advice about managing your network? Loki can assist you with network performance and monitoring and ensuring that your infrastructure is working optimally from end to end. Here are some of Loki's recent answers to member questions: 1. Is there any easy way to measure EMF/EMI interactions? 2. With so many network management applications on the market, can you even differentiate them from one another? 3. Can you explain in detail with illustrative examples the indices used for evaluating a network solution? Share your certification/training experience and win a book... Would you like to offer your advice and be featured in a special report on networking certifications? We're seeking our readers' experiences with certification and training programs. Have they helped in your career advancement, broadened your skill set, or earned you more money? We're also interested in hearing from managers who are responsible for hiring networking professionals. Do certifications make or break a new hire, or is experience more important? Would you pay more to a candidate with more certifications? We'll feature five of the most interesting responses in a special article to be included in our new Networking Certification Learning Guide. If we select your submission to be included in our report, we'll send you a copy Exam Cram 2 CISSP Practice Questions written by site expert Michael Gregg, published by Que Publishing. Send us your thoughts here... White Paper: Data center consolidation Using performance metrics to achieve success Consolidating IT operations can maximize efficiency, simplify overall operations and minimize cost. But any advantages can quickly evaporate if the consolidation process is not carefully planned and monitored. This white paper provides a step-by-step guide for consolidating different aspects of IT with a focus on minimizing risk. 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