Word of the Day: network configuration management

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network configuration management Network configuration management is the process of organizing and maintaining information about all the components of a computer network. When a network needs repair, modification, expansion or upgrading, the administrator refers to the network configuration management database to determine the best course of action. This database contains the locations and IP address or network address of all hardware devices, as well as information about the default settings, programs, versions and updates installed in network computers. Network configuration can reduce downtime by allowing system administrators to rapidly identify changes being made in the network. It also helps ensure that software versions and hardware components are up to date and comply with licensing agreements. Visibility and accountability is also improved, as system personnel have an easy way to determine the identity of components and software operating on the network. In addition, network configuration can: Streamline the processes of maintenance, repair, expansion and upgrading. Minimize configuration errors as part of change management. Optimize network security. Ensure that changes made to a device or system do not adversely affect other devices or systems. Roll back changes to a previous configuration if system updating or replacement efforts are unsatisfactory. Archive the details of all network configuration changes.   Read more... Quote of the Day "The most important step in a network configuration management strategy is to get started and build the proper mental model of the process." - Terry Slattery   Trending Terms system administrator change management command line interface SFTP network automation NETCONF   Learning Center Take network configuration management tools to the next level News forms of network configuration management tools, such as script management software and intent-based networking, reduce repetitive, time-consuming tasks. Can container tools box out configuration management? Container tools manage distributed systems without the help of general DevOps tools. If containers take over, DevOps might fade away. The network configuration management strategy balancing act Network automation will go smoother if you first devise a configuration management strategy. But where do manual configuration skills fit in? IBN: Enablement for a configuration management process? What is intent-based networking, and how can it help an organization streamline the network configuration management process? Network configuration management tools could pave the way to SDN Making the transition to SDN is tough, but network configuration management tools might be the way for IT administrators to take their first step. Writing for Business The survey results taught us that one in three network administrators ____ interested in learning more about software-defined networking. a. was b. were Answer   Stay In Touch For feedback about any of our definitions or to suggest a new definition, please contact me at: mrouse@techtarget.com   Visit the Word of the Day Archives and catch up on what you've missed!   FOLLOW US About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Whatis.com, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget, Whatis, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2018 TechTarget. All rights reserved.