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How has technology changed the lives of our network managers? First, let’s consider how technology has changed the network. Just 25 years ago, the network was metallic with analog switches and copper transmission. Today there is sand everywhere. Silicone from this sand makes up the integrated solid-state circuits used in digital switches and in the fiber optic cable rapidly replacing copper. We have been through digital passion and fiber fever and now we are headed for fault tolerant mania. Software is the technology that can make aloof hardware friendly and bring information close. It’s a shame that we often miss the mark.
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Bernstein, L., Yuhas, C.M. (1990). Technology Impacting Network Management. In: Kershenbaum, A., Malek, M., Wall, M. (eds) Network Management and Control. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1471-4_3
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