Network Management System Practice Exam

About Network Management System Exam

The Certificate in Network Management System (NMS) exam evaluates candidates' proficiency in designing, implementing, and managing network management solutions. This exam assesses participants' understanding of NMS concepts, architecture, tools, configuration, security measures, and troubleshooting techniques.

Skills Required

• Network Management Concepts: Understanding of network management principles, standards (such as SNMP), and protocols (such as SNMP, NetFlow, and Syslog).
• NMS Architecture: Knowledge of NMS architecture, components, and functionalities, including network monitoring, configuration management, performance management, fault management, and security management.
• Configuration and Implementation: Proficiency in configuring and implementing NMS solutions, including selecting appropriate tools, deploying monitoring agents, and setting up alerts and notifications.
• Security Measures: Understanding of network security principles and best practices in NMS, including access control, encryption, and authentication mechanisms.
• Troubleshooting: Ability to identify and resolve common NMS issues, such as connectivity problems, configuration errors, and performance bottlenecks.

Who should take the Exam?

The Certificate in Network Management System (NMS) exam is suitable for network administrators, system engineers, IT professionals, and anyone involved in designing, implementing, or managing network management solutions. This exam is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their skills in network monitoring, configuration management, performance management, fault management, and security management.

Detailed Course Outline:

The Network Management System Exam covers the following topics - 

Domain 1 - Network Management Fundamentals:

• Introduction to network management concepts, standards, and protocols.
• Overview of SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), NetFlow, Syslog, and other network management protocols.

Domain 2 - NMS Architecture and Components:

• Understanding NMS architecture, components, and functionalities.
• Overview of network monitoring, configuration management, performance management, fault management, and security management.

Domain 3 - NMS Tools and Technologies:

• Review of popular NMS tools and technologies, such as Nagios, Zabbix, PRTG, SolarWinds, and Cisco Prime.
• Selection criteria for choosing appropriate NMS solutions based on organizational requirements and network infrastructure.

Domain 4 - NMS Configuration and Implementation:

• Configuring and implementing NMS solutions, including deploying monitoring agents, setting up alerts and notifications, and configuring dashboards and reports.
• Best practices for NMS configuration and implementation to ensure effective monitoring and management of network infrastructure.

Domain 5 - NMS Security Implementation:

• Implementing security measures in NMS solutions, including access control, encryption, and authentication mechanisms.
• Securing NMS communications and data to protect against unauthorized access and malicious activities.

Domain 6 - Troubleshooting NMS Issues:

• Identifying and resolving common NMS issues, such as connectivity problems, configuration errors, and performance bottlenecks.
• Using troubleshooting tools and techniques to diagnose and troubleshoot NMS-related problems effectively.