Which Tool(s) Do I Need? | Solaris System Management (New Riders Professional Library)

The system manager must decide which network management tools are appropriate for the environment in which the systems reside. In larger companies, some form of network management is essential to be able to monitor and administer the potentially large number of remote nodes.

The Solstice Domain/Site Manager combination is ideal for large companies requiring remote administration and management, particularly where sites are running on a 24x7 basis but may not always have staff on site. In this instance, the network management role can be transferred to be a central support position, where multiple sites can be effectively managed.

For smaller networks and environments, it is often a matter of personal choice whether a network management solution is suitable or justified. The software can be expensive to deploy and obviously needs to be maintained . Some companies leave the network monitoring and management entirely to the network manager, concentrating solely on the systems themselves and relying on the network section for advice and support.

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