One of the most difficult tasks network administrators have is to manage large complex networks made up of numerous servers, switches, routers, and other hardware. That task is daunting for most, and for this reason ZENworks for Servers 3 provides a powerful configuration and management engine that can be operated from a centralized location. ZENworks for Servers 3 provides administrators with several monitoring, management, and reporting tools that help them take control of their heterogeneous networks. This chapter provides you with an overview of the ZENworks for Servers 3 management components and the console interface you use to monitor and manage your network, as well as some strategic planning that you can do to get the most out of ZENworks for Servers 3 management services. |