1. What is the goal of Network Systems Management?
  2. What are the different terms used to specify new ways to apply control to networked systems?
  3. What is the description given for building a systems management strategy?
  4. Describe asset management software.
  5. What is the advantage of job scheduling in a distributed environment?
  6. Describe job-stream simulation.
  7. Describe load-balancing.
  8. What is the basic aim of performance management?
  9. What is emphasized as important when monitoring processes or utilization of resources?
  10. Describe the server portion of system management products.
  11. Describe the agent portion of system management products.
  12. What is the biggest single factor that allows centralized control of systems management?
  13. List the seven functional points that indicate an architecture that encourages integration.