Quick Notes - Network Maintenance Models

[*] FCAPS:

- Fault management.

- Configuration management.

- Accounting management.

- Performance management.

- Security management.

The FCAPS network maintenance model was created by the ISO (International Organization of Standardization).

[*] ITIL:

- IT Infrastructure Library is a set of practices for IT services management that focuses on aligning IT services with the needs of business.

[*] TMN:

- Telecomunications Management Network is another maintenance model that was created by the ITU-T (Telecommunications Standartization Sector) and is a variation of the FCAPS model.

TMN targets management of telecommunications networks.

[*] Cisco Lifecycle Services:

Of course Cisco has it's own network maintenance model which defines the different phases in the life of a Cisco network:

- Prepare

- Plan

- Design

- Implement

- Operate

- Optimize

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