Foreword Part I: Introduction and Fundamentals 1. The Management of Networked Systems -Task Definition 2. Fundamental Structures of Networked Systems 3. Requirements of the Management of Networked Systems Part II - Management Architectures 4. Management Architectures and Their Submodels 5. OSI Management 6. Internet Management 7. CORBA as a Management Architecture 8. DMTF Desktop Management Interface 9. Web-based Management Architectures 10. Gateways Between Management Architectures PART III: Management Tools 11. Classification of Management Tools 12. Standalone Test and Monitoring Tools 13. Management Platforms 14. Enterprise Tools 15. Development Tools 16. Selected Solutions and Tools for Network and Systems Management PART IV: Operational Use 17. Introduction to the Operation of a Networked System 18. Use of Management Tools in Operation 19. Quality Monitoring and Assurance of Operations 20. Two Examples of Provider-Oriented Management Products PART V: Outlook 21. Future Requirements and Solutions for IT Management 22. Management Architectures and Information Models 23. Management: Driving Force or Impediment? Bibliography Abbreviations Index