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From: nrm1838@dsacg3.dsac.dla.mil (James D. Cassell)
Newsgroups: comp.protocols.tcp-ip
Subject: Network Management
Message-ID: <3135@dsacg3.dsac.dla.mil>
Date: 12 Apr 91 11:54:25 GMT
Organization: Defense Logistics Agency Systems Automation Center, Columbus
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  We are interested in anyone's experience in managing large router networks.
  Our network currently consists of 23 routers (cisco) connecting large
  (600+ hosts) LANs.  The router network will be expanded to bring in 
  another 250-350 LANs (mostly much smaller LANS than are now on the 
  network).  

  We currently have no network management hardware or software (for the
  WAN stuff).  We have looked at cisco's NetCentral Station, but have 
  heard mixed reviews of this product from other users (too slow, can't
  handle very large networks, etc.).

  Any information, experiences, war stories, etc. will be greatly 
  appreciated.  We have our hands full managing the current 23 routers,
  I can't immagine 400 of them!
       
	     Thanks,
		 Jim

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Jim Cassell              | jcassell@dsac.dla.mil   
DSAC-RMB, P.O. Box 1605  | 614-238-9971
Columbus, Ohio 43216     | Input standard disclaimer here ...