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Computer Networks: Network Components Overview of Network Management
Computer Networks: Network Components Overview of Network Management
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Network Components
Overview of Network Management
Communication Architecture
A communication architecture integrates
many protocols and the software that
implements them.
These parts can be developed
independently of one another as long as the
developers adhere to the standard
interfaces between them.
OSI Reference Model
OSI Reference Model
The model does not specify how to implement
the function in each layer.
The functions in each layer are defined by
protocol, which are implemented in software.
The software in each layer provides services
to the layer above it.
Layering concept simplifies the development
process and allows improvements of software
in one layer without affecting other layers.
Physical Layer
This layer defines the electrical, mechanical,
functional specifications for hardware that
connects a device to the network.
Physical layer standards would specify
Connector’s size and shape
pins
Data Link Layer
This layer specifies the procedures in order
to achieve reliable point-to-point transfer of
information between two devices.
Data link layer can be divided into two
sublayers.
Logical Link Control
Maintaining security
Network engineer
Be responsible for the health of the
network and its availability to user.
Network-Based Management
As network has grown larger and more
complicated, network manager needed to find
more efficient way to determine and control the
state of network.
Some protocols could be used by network
manager to remotely control devices.
Simple Network Management Protocol
(SNMP)
Management Information Base (MIBs)
Step 2
the management process call the program the
implements network management protocol.
Step 3
NMP constructs a request packet to the program on
the management agent.
Step 4
NMP on the management agent cause the request
packet to be passed to the agent process.
Network Management Example
(cont’d)
Step 5
The agent process accesses the value of the
requested variable and passes it to NMP.
Step 6
NMP constructs the response packet which is sent
back to the management station.
Step 7
At the management station the program that
implements the NMP receives the response packet.
Step 8
The management process passes the requested
value to the application program.