Managed Networks
Network that uses managed devices
- Managed device: standard devices that can (in addition to performing its basic functions (switching and routing))
- Monitors traffic flows,
- Monitors its status and other devices connected to
- Records various data on messages it processes
- Sends these data to manager’s computer (on a request)
- Sends alarms if a critical situation detected (such as a failing device, or unusual increase in traffic)
- Problems detected and reported by devices themselves before problems become serious
Requires both hardware and software
- Hardware: monitor, collect, transmit
- Software: store, organize, analyze