Netman: A network management software applied to PLM network system / Luciano, Francis Gerald L. and Cruz, Erwin Martin B.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Introduction As time goes by, computer networks become large and hard to manage thus there is the need for need for network management will aid in operations with regards to the network. Problems such as identifying which workstation in the network is facing an issue, keeping track of changes done on the network and lack of means to be notified whenever a device connects to the network arise and are to be addressed in this study. Objective This study is all about network management. This study aims to develop a network management software that will be able to help the users in addressing problems proactively. Specifically, this study aims to develop a software that will identify which workstation has an issue, store and keep track of changes and notify the uses whenever a device connects to the network. Conclusion The network management software, NetMan was developed. It was able to fulfil the objectives that was stated and it was proven to be functioning properly after having it tested. Process NetMan is composed of 3 main programs namely, NetMan-Client, Netman-Support, Netman-Server and 1 subprogram, Netman-PingDevice. All of them are deployed and used accordingly and they are functioning properly. NetMan-Client are to be deployed into each workstation and NetMan-Support and Netman-Ping Device are to be deployed on the operations center and Netman-Server is to be displayed through a visual output device. Recommendation The system can be further developed through the reengineering the system to be a cross platform application where IT personnel are being able to oversee the network on their smartphones remotely. Also, it would be more effective if the personnel are being notified on their smartphones whenever there is an issue in the network system.

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