Network management
In
telecommunication,
network management is the execution of the
set of functions required for controlling, planning, allocating, deploying, coordinating, and
monitoring the resources of a telecommunications
network, including performing functions such as initial network planning,
frequency allocation, predetermined
traffic routing to support
load balancing,
cryptographic key distribution
authorization,
configuration management,
fault management,
security management,
performance management, and accounting management.
Note: Network management does not include user terminal equipment.
Source: from Federal Standard 1037C and from MIL-STD-188