This book focuses on fundamental concepts and principles of Network Management and designed for those with limited background in network management. It describes the theoretical and practical aspects of network management and the technologies and the tools that students and practitioners must know. It explains the different technologies and how they relate to each other providing a sound foundation for the students and practitioner to understand network management.

The text is useful for the undergraduate and graduate level courses in Network Management offered in computer Science, Mass Communication and Information Technology Departments.