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 1. Overview 
 What is Network Monitoring? 
 Why use Network Monitoring? 
 Who uses Network Monitoring? 
 How does Network Monitoring work?  
 How does Network Monitoring software work? 
 What does Network Monitoring cost? 
 2. Network monitoring implementation guide 
 What needs to be done  
 Prepare to implement 
 Implementing network monitoring 
 Reviewing the implementation 
 Resources 
 3. Network monitoring operations guide 
 What needs to be done  
 When does it need to be done 
 Who does it 
 How is it measured 
 Resources 
 4. Toolkit 
 5. Review of Network Monitoring 
 Recap of Network Monitoring 
 Checklist 
Checklist
Use this checklist to identify any areas of network monitoring that have not yet been entirely successful. Then reinforce them by revisiting and re-implementing the relevant section of the FITS process.

Item
Related area to revisit
You have created a map of the physical and logical topology of your network.
Documenting the network
You have had the cabling tested to ensure that it is not causing any underlying network issues.
You have implemented a suitable network monitoring method for your school.
Choosing a monitoring method
You have established a baseline for your network to compare day-to-day measures against the normal operating environment.
Establishing a baseline
You have implemented a regular network monitoring schedule to check network traffic, network equipment and server capacity.
When does it need to be done?
You are producing regular network monitoring measurements such as server disk capacity or reports, using network- monitoring software, if available.
How is it measured?

If the above characteristics are all true of your school, congratulations on implementing a successful network monitoring process! The next steps for you are to continue operating the process as described in the Network Monitoring operations guide and establish the process firmly. Work through this checklist at regular intervals to help you check that everyone responsible continues to carry out all aspects of the process. Using the links above, you can then address any shortfalls as they arise.
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