Active Network Services: Management and Configuration of Network Infrastructure
Active network services encompass software-based configuration and management of active network devices to improve security, efficiency, and centralized control over data flows.
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Active network services encompass software-based configuration and management of active network devices to improve security, efficiency, and centralized control over data flows.
موضوعات اصلی: Network، Services، Active، support، management، equipment
What are Active Network Services?
Active network services refer to software-based activities and configurations on network devices that actively process data. These include the configuration, security, and management of devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, access points, and servers.
In this article we examine Active Network Services, their installation, deployment, and server/network support.
What does Active Network Services include?
- Network antivirus installation
- Installation and deployment of email systems
- Configuration of network equipment including switches, routers, modems, access points, and firewalls
- Installation of client and server operating systems and configuration such as Windows Server 2016, 2012, 2008, Linux
- Installation and deployment of network-controlled software and services such as Active Directory Domain, DHCP, DNS and other services
- Enforcing settings for unified and coherent system management; accounts and files
- Internet management and user bandwidth
- Network backup
- Installation and configuration of firewall
- Wireless network services
- Installation of various operating systems such as Linux and Windows
- Carrying out all services related to Active Network
The goals of these services are to meet organizational needs for improved efficiency, security and centralized management of the network; they also support software services.
Active vs Passive Network Services
| Feature | Passive Network Services | Active Network Services |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Providing a physical infrastructure | Managing and controlling data flow |
| Power requirement | None | Required |
| Main equipment | Cables, patch panels, channels | Routers, switches, firewalls |
| Operation | Static and unchanging | Configurable and dynamic |
| Main objective | Creating network structure | Managing and processing network data |
This comparison helps users understand the type of equipment and services needed for their network and improve performance through informed choices.
What are the steps to implement Active Network Services?
To implement a complete and up-to-date network, three main steps are involved:
- Gathering requirements to determine the type of equipment and services
- Procurement of required equipment
- Installation and deployment of the required equipment and services, including the following
Cost considerations for network cabling may also be involved.
- Setting up network equipment and then Windows and Linux servers
- Installing network services
- Installing and configuring bandwidth management and network traffic systems
- Monitoring and controlling the network
- Installing and configuring UTM and firewalls
- Configuring radio and Internet links
- Configuring wireless networks
- Installing storage devices and then virtualizing them
- Installing required network services such as Domain and DHCP
- Installing and activating antivirus
- Setting up servers and RAID
- Installing various organizational software
- Installing client operating systems and Windows
Support for Active Network Services
One of the most important responsibilities of network support personnel is providing ongoing support for network services. Troubleshooting and software/hardware support in this area maintains system integrity and stable performance.
The aim of a network support specialist is to fix issues and maintain system integrity.
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