Present and Desired Network Management to Cope with the Expected Expansion, NM-AIST Study Case.

Abstract

The network management as defined by the International Standards Organization (ISO) has five functional areas of network management. In this work we explore all functional areas for the present and desired network management to cope with the expected expansions.  We provide recommendations on each functional area to increase the overall effectiveness of current and future management tools and practices for the NM-AIST (Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology) network. The design guidelines for future implementation of network management tools are also explored.