FCAPS is a network maintenance model defined by ISO. It stands for which of the following?
A.
Fault Management
B.
Action Management
C.
Configuration Management
D.
Protocol Management
E.
Security Management
Explanation:
The FCAPS maintenance model consists of the following:
FCAPS Maintenance Tasks:
Fault – collect info from routers and switches, email at threshold limits, respond to trouble tickets
Configuration – log changes to network h/w or s/w. alert relevant folks of planned changes
Accounting – invoice users
Performance – monitor network performance and deploy QoS
Security – deploy firewall, VPN, IPS, create security policy, use AAA to validate credentials, etc.
Incorrect Answers:
: Action management and Protocol management are not defined in the ISO FCAPS model.