Linked Overviews

We introduce a four-step, fast-track technique in Chapter 3, "The Network Management Problem," for gaining an overview of a given NE. Briefly, this technique is as follows :

1. Review the NE technology.

2. Use the device EMS.

3. Learn the MIBs.

4. Write some source code to manipulate the MIBs.

Clearly, software developers need all three steps, but steps 1 and 2 could also be useful for project managers, marketing executives, and others.