fault management

Fault management is the component of network management concerned with detecting, isolating and resolving problems. Properly implemented, fault management can keep a network running at an optimum level, provide a measure of fault tolerance and minimize downtime. A set of functions or applications designed specifically for this purpose is called a fault-management platform.

Important functions of fault management include:

• Definition of thresholds for potential failure conditions.
• Constant monitoring of system status and usage levels.
• Continuous scanning for threats such as viruses and Trojans.
• General diagnostics.
• Remote control of system elements including workstations and servers from a single location.
• Alarms that notify administrators and users of impending and actual malfunctions.
• Tracing the locations of potential and actual malfunctions.
• Automatic correction of potential problem-causing conditions.
• Automatic resolution of actual malfunctions.
• Detailed logging of system status and actions taken.

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More resources from around the web: - Asia Computer Weekly describes an example of fault management implementation. - Tavve Software offers an automated fault-management platform.

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