2.13 Conclusion

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Whether bundled with other products or purchased separately, the right tools help the LAN administrator monitor, analyze, and adapt the LAN to the changing needs of users, workgroups, departments, and the organization by providing the means to centrally view and administer the network and automate many routine tasks. Such tools enable LAN administrators to be responsive to the fairly routine needs of users without becoming unduly burdened in the process and diverting attention from the main focus of keeping the network operating smoothly for the benefit of all.

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