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Policy-Based Network Management
ALSO CALLED: Policy-Based Management (Network Management), Policy-Based Networking, Group Policy Management, Network Policy Management, PBN, Network Resource Management, Policy Management DEFINITION: Policy-based management is an administrative approach that is used to simplify the management of a given endeavor by establishing policies to deal with situations that are likely to occur. Policies are operating rules that can be referred to as a means of maintaining order, security, consistency, or other ways of successfully furthering a goal or mission. For example, a town council might have in … Definition continues below.
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'Lights Out' IT Management -- Automate Problem Identification & Resolution sponsored by Dorado Software WHITE PAPER: Lights-Out IT Management refers to the automation of both problem identification and problem resolution. The successful implementation of Lights-Out IT Management is built upon an integrated system that provides three key management functions: find, configure, and monitor. Read on to learn more. Posted: 16 Sep 2009 \| Published: 16 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Change Management \| Configuration Management \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Management \| Network Management \| Network Management Software \| Network Managers \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Network Performance Management Software \| Networking

12 Things to Know When Troubleshooting Your Network sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: This white paper addresses twelve common issues that network administrators should examine when troubleshooting network problems. Posted: 12 Dec 2008 \| Published: 12 Dec 2008 TOPICS: Network Management \| Network Managers \| Network Security \| Operating Systems \| Routers \| Switches \| Troubleshooting

3 Steps To Securing Your Network And Preventing Common Security Mistakes sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Securing an organization's assets requires work, but there are some basic steps that can simplify the task by taking a one-two-three approach. In this whitepaper, you'll learn how you can sort your security controls by categorizing and grouping them in order to help prevent common security problems. Posted: 28 Aug 2009 \| Published: 28 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Network Best Practices \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management

A Practitioner’s Guide to More Efficient Network Management sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn the four key initiatives for attacking network management inefficiency and how automation solutions from HP can help. Posted: 13 Nov 2009 \| Published: 13 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Business Process Automation \| Business Processes \| Change Management \| Configuration Management \| IT Management \| Network Configuration Management \| Network Management \| Network Performance

AC Vs. DC Power Distribution for Data Centers sponsored by APC WHITE PAPER: In this paper, you'll learn why high-efficiency AC will likely emerge as the dominant choice for data center power distribution. Topics covered include a review of the characteristics of AC & DC distribution, A mathematical model of the efficiency of two different AC distribution systems, and Why many of the DC benefits are unfounded. Posted: 10 Jul 2008 \| Published: 10 Jul 2008 TOPICS: AC Power Supplies \| Data Center Management \| Data Center Power Management \| DC Power Supplies \| IT Management \| Network Management \| Power Consumption Monitoring \| Power Generation Equipment \| Power Supplies

Access Control Lists (ACLs) sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, we'll take a look at access control lists, often referred to as access lists or ACLs (sometimes pronounced "ackels"). Posted: 27 Aug 2009 \| Published: 27 Aug 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| IP Address Management \| IP Networks \| IP Routers \| Network Address Translation \| Network Management \| Network Managers \| Routers

Adding Application Control to Your Security Toolbox sponsored by Fortinet, Inc. / Alternative Technology Group of Arrow ECS WHITE PAPER: Read this solution guide for suggestions on how to get the most out of implementing application control in your network. After discussing the expanding applications frontier and its impact on an enterprise, the paper defines application control and reviews the requirements it must meet. Posted: 16 Sep 2009 \| Published: 16 Sep 2009 TOPICS: Application Development \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Social Networking \| Web 2.0

Application Acceleration for Satellite-Based Enterprise Services sponsored by Blue Coat WHITE PAPER: This paper reviews the best of the newest achievements in VSAT performance and utility and shows how these solutions could become part of the mainstream of corporate network deployment and an integral portion of commercial (and competitive) service provider offerings. Posted: 26 Jun 2009 \| Published: 26 Jun 2009 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Development \| Applications Management \| Caching \| Enterprise Applications Software \| Enterprise Systems \| Network Management \| Network Performance \| Satellite Communications Systems \| WAN

Application Delivery Networks -- Enabling Video Ready Networks sponsored by Blue Coat WHITE PAPER: This paper takes a look at some of the advantages of video conferencing in terms of both cost savings and time savings, explains some of the problems and challenges in making video conferencing work, and gives advice for making the network ready to accommodate video conferences. Posted: 22 Oct 2009 \| Published: 22 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Performance \| Network Traffic Management \| Videoconferences \| WAN \| Web Conferences

Application Visibility and Monitoring: An Integrated Approach to Application Delivery sponsored by Blue Coat WHITE PAPER: It's no secret that application performance drives business performance. But to achieve the level of application performance your business demands, you need total visibility into your network infrastructure so you can identify and monitor all your applications and resolve the issues that impede performance. Posted: 20 Apr 2009 \| Published: 20 Apr 2009 TOPICS: Application Life-Cycle Management \| Application Monitoring \| Application Performance Management \| Application Performance Management Software \| Applications Management \| Business Intelligence \| Network Management \| Network Management Software

Automate Virtualization in Your Data Center - EMA Analyst Report sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: This EMA white paper addresses the challenges of a complex multi-tier environment. It highlights specific examples of how virtualization provides measurable ROI, looks at the challenges for data center management that virtualization introduces, and most importantly, it provides specific and actionable recommendations for managing virtual systems. Posted: 17 Feb 2009 \| Published: 17 Feb 2009 TOPICS: Change Management \| Configuration Management \| Data Center Management \| Disaster Recovery \| Enterprise Systems \| High Availability \| IT Service Management \| Network Management \| Regulatory Compliance \| ROI

Best Practices for Virtualizing Distributed Environments: Enterprise-Class Virtualization for Remote Office and Branch Office Infrastructures sponsored by VM6 Software WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper provides the 4 best practices that IT leaders of ROBO organizations need to consider when virtualizing their businesses, providing ROI tips and establishing a roadmap for reducing the Total Cost of Ownership for virtualizing the distributed ROBO environment. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Published: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Data Center Management \| Distributed Computing \| Downtime \| High Availability \| IT Best Practices \| IT Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Remote Offices \| ROBO \| ROI \| Server Management \| Server Virtualization \| Systems Management \| TCO

Business Together with Microsoft: the unified communications and collaboration solution of Orange Business Services and Microsoft sponsored by Orange Business Services WHITE PAPER: With the momentum of IP convergence and the movement toward an all digital world, professional communication systems combining telephony over IP, e-mail, instant messaging and audio/video conferencing services are sparking serious interest due to the benefits they offer. Read on to learn more. Posted: 20 Jul 2009 \| Published: 20 Jul 2009 TOPICS: IP \| IP Networks \| IP Routers \| Network Management \| Network Performance \| Networking

Cisco Security Troubleshooting: Part I-- Connectivity Through ASA or PIX Firewalls sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: This white paper is the first in a three-part series, each of which examines the challenge of implementing network security on equipment from Cisco Systems while maintaining the connectivity requirements of the business or enterprise. Posted: 01 May 2009 \| Published: 01 May 2009 TOPICS: Debuggers \| Debugging \| Firewall Appliances \| Firewall Management \| Network Management \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Network Security Hardware \| Network Security Software \| Troubleshooting

Corporate networks: Business 2.0 and beyond sponsored by SonicWALL WHITE PAPER: The performance and security needs of corporate networks have evolved greatly in the last five years. This brochure provides a management overview of what's changed and why. But more importantly, it shows why flexibility, visibility, agility and affordability are now the key factors in network decision-making. Read on to learn more. Posted: 29 Oct 2009 \| Published: 29 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Network Management \| Network Managers \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Network Security \| Network Security Appliances \| Security \| Web 2.0

Dynamic Power Variations in Data Centers and Network Rooms sponsored by APC WHITE PAPER: To mitigate against the problems described in this document, designers and managers of data centers and network rooms must adapt to the new realities of dynamic power consumption. Posted: 21 Nov 2008 \| Published: 21 Nov 2008 TOPICS: BIOS \| Cooling Equipment \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Data Centers \| Network Management \| Power Connectors \| Power Consumption Monitoring \| Security \| UPS \| VoIP \| Wi-Fi

Eco-sustainable Wireless Networks: Ready for Prime Time sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent WHITE PAPER: Developments in alternative energy technology are creating solutions that provide network operators with the ability to reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint. Read this short whitepaper for more information about alternative energy sources that can make your wireless network more eco-friendly and save you money. Posted: 02 Oct 2009 \| Published: 02 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Network Management \| Network Provisioning \| Power Generation Equipment \| Telecom Provisioning \| Telecommunications Carrier Systems \| Telecommunications Service Providers \| Wireless Infrastructure \| Wireless Service Providers

Ensuring High Service Levels in Cloud Computing: Keys to Effective Service Management sponsored by Nimsoft, Inc. WHITE PAPER: For many organizations, the move to cloud computing is imminent. This paper features a range of practical insights into some key issues your organization should be aware of. It looks at some of the most pressing challenges cloud computing presents in terms of service level management and offers tips for overcoming these obstacles. Posted: 04 Nov 2009 \| Published: 04 Nov 2009 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| IT Service Management \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Service Providers \| Service Level Management \| SLA \| SLA Management Services

Ethernet 10/100/1000 Copper Taps, Passive or Active? sponsored by Gigamon WHITE PAPER: This article presents an overview of the various Ethernet 10/100/1000 physical layer technologies for the copper medium. It discusses the pros and cons of active versus passive tapping and why active tapping is preferred for Gigabit Ethernet running over the copper medium. The switch-over behavior of active relay-based tapping is also presented. Posted: 01 Jul 2009 \| Published: 01 Jul 2009 TOPICS: Ethernet Networks \| Gigabit Ethernet \| Network Management \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Network Processing \| Network Traffic Analysis

Extending the Benefits of Virtualization to Remote Office and Branch Locations, Small to Medium Businesses and Web Hosters sponsored by VM6 Software WHITE PAPER: VM6 provides affordable software solutions to extend the benefits of enterprise-class virtualization to remote offices and branch locations (ROBO), small to medium businesses and web hosters. Posted: 27 Oct 2009 \| Published: 27 Oct 2009 TOPICS: Downtime \| High Availability \| Network Management \| ROBO \| ROI \| SAN \| Server Provisioning \| Server Virtualization \| SMBs \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Web Hosting

Fact or Fiction Security Survival Guide sponsored by Lumension WHITE PAPER: This guide serves as a good first step in preparing us from falling into the trap of security misconceptions and sets the record straight about each misconception that are most likely to encounter while talking to colleagues or vendors. Posted: 02 Feb 2009 \| Published: 02 Feb 2009 TOPICS: Encryption Standards \| Endpoint Security \| Network Management \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Software \| Security Spending \| Vendor Selection

Five Steps to Gaining Control and Managing Complexity in the Data Center through Service Automation sponsored by BMC Software, Inc WHITE PAPER: Automating your data center can improve operational efficiency and give you control over service quality, security, and business agility, while simultaneously reducing risk and costs. Learn how five simple steps can help you chart your course to automation and show you how to develop a deliberate and well-planned incremental approach. Posted: 15 Jun 2009 \| Published: 15 Jun 2009 TOPICS: Business IT Alignment \| Business Process Automation \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| IT Auditing \| IT Infrastructure \| Mainframe Computers \| Mainframe Networking Hardware \| Network Management \| Server Virtualization

Five Things About Windows Server 2008 You Might Not Know sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: Here five things about Windows Server 2008 that are the less obvious, more esoteric, yet useful features or quirks. The following is a brief list of some things that I tend to assume that many people know, and I am constantly amazed by clients and students who really don't know them. How many do you already know? Posted: 30 Jun 2009 \| Published: 30 Jun 2009 TOPICS: Active Directory \| Network Architectures \| Network Management \| Operating System Virtualization \| Operating Systems \| Server Management \| Server Virtualization \| Systems Management \| Systems Operations

Get Connected: IP Convergence is No Longer a Thing of the Future, It's Now The Cost of Doing Business sponsored by CDW Corporation WHITE PAPER: No longer a thing of the future, IP Convergence is now the cost of doing business. Unified Communications (UC) is the target destination for many enterprises. And while the concept is no longer new, IP convergence remains the first major step on that path. Posted: 08 Sep 2009 \| Published: 08 Sep 2009 TOPICS: IP \| IP Telephony \| Network Management \| Network Management Protocols \| Network Management Software \| Unified Messaging \| Unified Messaging Systems \| VoIP

How Does Ping Really Work? sponsored by Global Knowledge WHITE PAPER: The purpose of this paper is to resolve any lingering questions you may have about ping and to take your understanding to the next level. Posted: 10 Dec 2008 \| Published: 10 Dec 2008 TOPICS: Business Intelligence \| Internet \| Internet Applications Software \| IP \| Network Authentication Protocols \| Network Management \| UDP

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POLICY-BASED NETWORK MANAGEMENT DEFINITION (continued): … place a policy against hiring the relatives of council members for civic positions. Then, each time that situation arose, council members could refer to the policy rather than deciding on the merits of individual cases. In the computing world, policy-based management is used as an administrative tool throughout an enterprise or a network, or on workstations that have multiple users. Policy-based management includes policy-based network management, the use of delineated policies to control access to and priorities for the use of resources. Policy-based management may be used in systems management, …
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