Scenario: The IT organization has determined that the network management architecture needs improvement. As part of the IT team, you have been tasked to determine if in-band or out-of-band network management is needed for improving the security and reliability of the network or both, if needed. Additionally, you need to demonstrate how network management can enhance and support the enterprise systems used by the organization. You will need to prepare documentation, as described below, for the team to use in the decision-making process for improving network services.
Write a 350- to 700-word Team Job Aid in Microsoft® Word describing the decision-making considerations for improving network services. Include the following in your paper:
- Guidance on how to choose network management protocols.
- Guidance on in-band and out-of-band network management.
- Provide examples of protocols or software to perform both out-of-band and in-band network management, and determine their effect on network traffic.
- Describe how to apply the principles of network management strategies. Include how your decision will effect enterprise systems and how they may relate to, influence, or are influenced by existing business intelligence and decision support systems.
- Describe the value and importance of business intelligence (BI) and decision support systems (DSS) on business success.