Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 56 | Page 21

LATEST INTELLIGENCE NETWORK & APPLICATION MANAGEMENT FOR DUMMIES PRESENTED BY IIntroduction Managing a network and the applications that run on it is a demanding job. To keep things running smoothly and provide the level of service that users and the organization expect, network managers need tools that can help them meet those expectations. About This Book Network Application & Management For Dummies, GFI Software Special Edition, looks at the challenges that network managers face, some of the tactics that managers use to meet those challenges, and some of the reasons why those tactics often don’t produce the desired result. This book also describes a solution that can help you deliver the level of service your users need, at a reasonable cost. Dummies books don’t require you to begin with Chapter 1 and read straight through to the end. You’re welcome to choose the chapters that interest you. Of course, you’re free to read the chapters sequentially if that’s what you prefer. Foolish Assumptions In this book, I assume that you, the reader, fall into one of three categories: • You’re responsible for a data center, and you are running up against capacity limits. • You’re a C-level executive and your data center is of strategic and fiscal importance to your organization. • You’re curious about how the operation of an organization’s network might be optimized. • Download whitepapers free from www.intelligentcio.com/me/whitepapers/ www.intelligentcio.com INTELLIGENTCIO 21