Whether trying to improve a company's profit margins, its staff performance, or the functioning of its IT infrastructure, the familiar maxim holds true – if you can't measure it, you can't manage it. This article will address what is involved in managing a network in a preventative, proactive manager rather than merely performing troubleshooting. Effectively managing a network means obtaining accurate, objective, and pertinent metrics before you make decisions, especially decisions to spend money  read more »