For some years now, employees, whether or not they belong to the IT department, have been made aware of thecritical importance of security for company operations. Indeed, a breach of security or a case of failure can lead to data loss, or even cause the network to collapse.
Enterprise network management refers to the activities and procedures involved in monitoring, installing, maintaining and administering a company's computer network.
The objectives
Network management aims to optimize IT-related costs while guaranteeing access to a reliable and secure network. Its objective is to guarantee accessibility to data and applications as well as access to servers to facilitate the pooling and sharing of resources. While ensuring that only authorized users and devices have access to the network resources for which they have rights.
It also enables adaptation to changes in the IT sector so as to have a high-performance corporate network. The aim is to anticipate network evolutions so as to correspond to the company's real needs.
Why use a network management solution?
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) counts 5 key elements that must be taken into account and implemented in IT network management.
These different operational managements, can be summarized in an acronym: FCAPS.
Oversees the monitoring and maintenance of the network infrastructure in good working order.
Involves the initial installation of servers, routers, wifi hotspots and other network equipment. However, it does not stop at these tasks, and is also involved in monitoring changes made throughout the life of the computer network.
Gather useful information about network usage. Mainly used for accounting purposes, it can be very useful for SMEs.
It's at the heart of your business, regulating the service levels expected or contractually agreed with your IT service provider.Network monitoring tools need to be configured to collect performance data, so that it can then be analyzed.
Verify that network authentication, identity management and IT security audit systems are correctly deployed.
Network management concepts
Network management generally involves the provisioning, configuration, security and measurement practices used to strengthen and maintain the effectiveness of the company's network infrastructure.
The network provisioning corresponds either to the automation of the initial configuration of a network device, or the configuration of network access for users, for example.
Network configurationconsists of defining the desired state of networks or devices, then maintaining them in that state over time.
Network security involves setting up security systems and management protocols that protect networks against cyber-attacks. Network administrators establish and implement firewalls and fault management systems.
Network measurement includes network monitoring and testing, problem resolution, maintaining operational availability and developing post-accident recovery plans. These processes help maintain network performance and efficiency.
Equans Digital, your partner for corporate network management
Network management is generally carried out by the network and system administrator. This can either be an employee of the company, an external service provider or most often an IT expert from a managed services company.
Our experts take care of the control, configuration and security operations involved in network management, so that you can devote yourself fully to your core business.
In concrete terms, our teams work with you to consider possible upgrades to your IT system and guarantee the availability of an operational IT system. They evaluate the system as a whole and identify network incidents.
Our experts set up a monitoring system to reduce the influence of incidents on your corporate network and improve the management of usage costs.
Globally, they determine the best configuration for your corporate IT network.
