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Network Configuration Management

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ALSO CALLED: Change and Configuration Management, NCCM, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Change and Configuration Management, and Network Change Management
DEFINITION: Loose coupling is a method of interconnecting the components in a system or network so that those components, also called elements, depend on each other to the least extent practicable. Loose coupling simplifies testing, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures because problems are easy to isolate and unlikely to spread or propagate.

The extent or "tightness" to which the  … 
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Recent Vendor Reports on Network Configuration Management
Demystifying Network Communications
sponsored by AutomationDirect
TECHNICAL ARTICLE: For many, the world of communications is mystifying, shrouded in complexity and unknowns with equal parts science and magic, and 100% scary. This article demystifies what a network is, breaking it down into human terms.
Posted: 14 Nov 2008 | Published: 30 Apr 2008
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Presentation Transcript: The Service Delivery Platform - E Unum Pluribus or, in English, "Out of One, Many"
sponsored by Pitney Bowes Group 1 Software
WHITE PAPER: Based on a Pitney Bowes Group 1/TechTarget Webcast, this white paper describes how service providers have been deploying overlay networks to launch new services and rolling out "Overlay OSS" to manage them, which creates a multiplicity of networks.
Posted: 12 Nov 2008 | Published: 12 Nov 2008
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10 Simple Steps to ITIL Network Compliance
sponsored by Netcordia
WHITE PAPER: ITIL is emerging as the standard way of managing IT service delivery; the latest Version 3 has extended this, aligning service design, development, and delivery more closely with business goals.
Posted: 20 Oct 2008 | Published: 17 Oct 2008
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Achieving Network Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Compliance with Netcordia's NetMRI
sponsored by Netcordia
WHITE PAPER: This paper describes the ways that Netcordia's NetMRI can help you quickly achieve and maintain PCI DSS compliance across your network.
Posted: 20 Oct 2008 | Published: 17 Oct 2008
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Virtualization from the Datacenter to the Desktop
sponsored by Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: This paper looks at the role virtualization should take in an optimized IT infrastructure, and presents a set of principles and best practices to build a comprehensive virtualization strategy for the organization.
Posted: 03 Oct 2008 | Published: 30 Sep 2008
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Manage Your Evolving Network with Faster Problem Resolution and Less Manpower with Automated Intelligence
sponsored by CITTIO
WHITE PAPER: The dynamic nature of today's infrastructure makes it impossible to rely only on traditional manual intervention modes and makes the use of intelligent automation a business imperative. Learn how this works in practice in this whitepaper.
Posted: 23 Sep 2008 | Published: 01 Sep 2008
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Keys to Web Application Acceleration: Advances in Delivery Systems
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: It is essential that SAP applications and network infrastructures be considered together as a common "application infrastructure" that supports strategic business objectives. This paper examines the challenges associated with SAP application delive
Posted: 19 Sep 2008 | Published: 19 Sep 2008
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Applying ITIL Best Practices to IPAM
sponsored by BT INS
WHITE PAPER: This white paper details how each of the main ITIL areas can be applied specifically to IP address management (IPAM), and the benefits that can be achieved from using an ITIL management framework.
Posted: 05 Sep 2008 | Published: 05 Sep 2008
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Managing Application Performance by Understanding Applications
sponsored by Shunra Software
WHITE PAPER: This paper describe how IT organizations can use WAN emulation tools to improve the performance of applications, plan for change and improve the relationship between the application groups and the network group.
Posted: 03 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008
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Market Snapshot™: Automated Testing of Networks and Connected Devices
sponsored by The Fanfare Group, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: The survey highlights the benefits of automated testing for networks and connected devices for testing organizations tasked with delivering quality products and features in an accelerated and competitive timeframe.
Posted: 26 Jun 2008 | Published: 27 Sep 2007
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The Executive's Guide to IT Process Automation - Increase IT Effectiveness and Efficiency
sponsored by Opalis Software, Inc.
BOOK: This guide examines IT processes and the steps organizations take to turn the dream of IT Process Automation into a much-anticipated reality. It also discusses how to increase IT effectiveness and efficiency through ITPA.
Posted: 24 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
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InComparison Network and Voice Management Software paper by Bloor Research
sponsored by CA
WHITE PAPER: At least 60% of all network problems can be directly traced to implementing changes. In this white paper learn about strategy and solutions while implementing new technologies and maintaining live 24/7 operation.
Posted: 16 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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Improving Application Performance with WAN Emulation
sponsored by Shunra Software
WEBCAST: Find out how enterprise decision makers have their developers use WAN emulation tools to improve the performance of applications, plan for change and improve the relationship between the application groups and the network group.
Posted: 03 Jun 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Podcast: Optimize your Network for Better Business Outcomes
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
PODCAST: This podcast examines ways you can reduce infrastructure cost, mitigate the effects of high-latency links, deliver leading edge application acceleration to mobile workers, and speed up backup procedures associated with disaster recovery.
Posted: 20 May 2008 | Premiered: 20 May 2008
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Optimize your Network for Better Business Outcomes
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WEBCAST: If your network is keeping your business from peak effectiveness, we invite you to join us for a Webcast on network optimization.
Posted: 20 May 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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iTest Team - Rapid Test Automation for Equipement and Devices
sponsored by The Fanfare Group, Inc.
BROCHURE: iTest Team is an integrated test environment (ITE) built for developers, testers, and automation teams and it offers a unified approach for rapidly developing, automating, and maintaining test cases.
Posted: 08 May 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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Implementing Chargeback: A Step-By-Step Approach
sponsored by VKernel
SOFTWARE DEMO: Many organizations recognize the need for Chargeback, but simply do not know where to start. The workshop will walk through an easy to understand step by step approach for implementing Chargeback. The group size will be small with interactive...
Posted: 17 Mar 2008 | Published: 17 Mar 2008
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The Changing Face of Network Management
sponsored by CA
WHITE PAPER: Automated network change and configuration management tools provide numerous benefits. Independent NCCM tools, however, are not enough on their own. Read this white paper to learn more.
Posted: 06 Nov 2007 | Published: 01 Oct 2007
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Change Control Release Management Solution Builder
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
SOFTWARE DEMO: Constantly changing business needs leads to constant changes to an organization's IT environment. Read this paper to learn how to build business-centric change, control and release management processes in your business
Posted: 13 Jun 2007 | Published: 13 Jun 2007
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NETWORK CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT DEFINITION (continued): …  components in a system are coupled is a relative, qualitative notion. A loosely coupled system can be easily broken down into definable elements. The extent of coupling in a system can be informally measured by noting the maximum number of element changes that can occur without adverse effects. Examples of such changes are adding elements, removing elements, renaming elements, reconfiguring elements, modifying internal element characteristics and rearranging the way in which elements are interconnected.

Loose coupling minimizes unwanted interaction among system elements. However, loose coupling … 
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