Principles of Computer Systems and Network Management

Systems Management is emerging as the predominant area for computer science in the enterprise, with studies showing that the bulk (up to 80%) of an enterprise IT budget is spent on management/operational issues and is the largest piece of the expenditure. This textbook provides an overview of the field of computer systems and network management. Systems management courses are being taught in different graduate and undergraduate computer science programs, but there are no good books with a comprehensive overview of the subject. This text book will provide content appropriate for either an undergraduate course (junior or senior year) or a graduate course in systems management.

Principles of Computer Systems and Network Management presents the algorithms, architectures, and design techniques for different aspects of system management.  The focus of the material is on showing the design principles underlying systems management tools and how concepts from various mathematical domains are applied to better manage computer systems.

It is an advanced book for a graduate level course in computer systems and/or networks management. It covers the techniques used for system design, system discovery, and approaches for managing fault, configuration, performance and security in a variety of computing environments.

Principles of Computer Systems and Network Management is also a useful reference for both IT and software development practitioners.