Week 8 discussion question to be answered with references

· Q1: Basic Network Management Functions

Discussion Topic

Discuss ONE AND ONLY ONE basic network management function.  Do not repeat what others have already described.

· Q2: Software Defined Networks (SDN)

Discussion Topic

· Q 3: Describe how SDN facilitates the management of the network.  How is it an improvement over the traditional approach?  What are the challenges in implementing it? Q4: RMON

Discussion Topic

Q 4:Describe how RMON is different from other monitoring techniques and compare and contrast RMON1 and RMON2.

· Q5: Network Management Tools in a NOC

Discussion Topic

Describe one commercial network management tool (such as SolarWinds, Splunk, etc.) and explain how it is used in a Network Operation Center (NOC).