Description

Project Manager Essentials – Network Management and Monitoring

Instructor: Brad
Duration: One Day (Approx. 6 Hours)
Format: Lecture, Case Studies, Hands-on Activities, and Discussions

Course Description

This course provides project managers with essential knowledge of network management and monitoring. It covers fundamental networking concepts, monitoring tools, best practices, and strategies for ensuring network reliability, security, and performance. Participants will learn how to align network management with project goals and handle network-related challenges in IT and business projects.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand key networking concepts and the role of network management.
• Identify critical network monitoring tools and techniques.
• Implement best practices for network performance, security, and troubleshooting.
• Integrate network management into project planning and execution.
• Analyze real-world case studies on network management strategies.

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Course Schedule

Session 1: Introduction to Network Management (9:00 AM – 10:00 AM)

• Overview of Networking Fundamentals
• The Role of Network Management in IT Projects
• Key Components: Routers, Switches, Firewalls, and Cloud Networking
• Challenges in Network Management for Project Managers

Session 2: Network Monitoring Essentials (10:15 AM – 11:30 AM)

• Importance of Network Monitoring for Business Continuity
• Key Performance Metrics: Latency, Bandwidth, Uptime, Packet Loss
• Network Monitoring Tools Overview (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark, Nagios)
• Implementing a Network Monitoring Plan

Session 3: Project Management and Network Strategy (11:45 AM – 12:30 PM)

• Integrating Network Management into Project Planning
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation in Network Projects
• Change Management and Incident Response Strategies
• Case Study: How Effective Network Monitoring Prevents Downtime

Lunch Break (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM)

Session 4: Security and Compliance in Network Management (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)

• Common Network Security Threats and Risks
• Role of Firewalls, VPNs, and Intrusion Detection Systems
• Compliance and Regulatory Considerations (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001)
• Best Practices for Secure Network Management

Session 5: Hands-on Activity & Case Study (2:45 PM – 4:00 PM)

• Hands-on Exercise: Using a Network Monitoring Tool to Identify Issues
• Group Discussion: Building a Network Monitoring Plan for a Project
• Case Study: Network Management Success Stories from Industry Leaders

Final Discussion & Closing (4:00 PM – 4:30 PM)

• Recap of Key Learnings
• Best Practices for Project Managers in Network Management
• Open Q&A and Course Wrap-up