This article analyzes the frameworks employed by existing network management solutions and points out their shortcomings. It also examines the current trends as observed in various commercial solutions in the network management domain. Finally, the paper presents some future perspectives on the concepts/technologies which could be utilized to build the next generation of network management solutions.
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Ankur Gupta is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Model Institute of Engineering and Technology, Jammu, India. His research interests include P2P networks/computing, network management, software engineering and higher technical education.
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Gupta, A. Network Management: Current Trends and Future Perspectives. J Netw Syst Manage 14, 483–491 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10922-006-9044-7
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