Juniper NETWORK AND SECURITY MANAGER 2010.4 - ADMININISTRATION GUIDE REV1, Administration Manual

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CHAPTER 1
Introduction to Network and Security
Manager
Juniper Networks Network and Security Manager (NSM) gives you complete control over
your network. Using NSM, you can configure all your Juniper Networks devices from one
location, at one time.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• About NSM on page 3
• Technical Overview on page 10
•
Working in the User Interface on page 23
About NSM
A management system integrates your individual devices into a single security system
that you control from a central location. With NSM, you can manage your network at the
system level, using policy-based central management, as well as at the device level,
managing all device parameters for devices.
NSM works with networks of all sizes and complexity. You can add a single device, or
create device templates to help you deploy multiple devices. You can create new policies,
or edit existing policies for security devices. The management system tracks and logs
each administrative change in real time, providing you with a complete administrative
record and helping you perform fault management.
NSM also simplifies control of your network with a straightforward user interface (UI).
Making all changes to your devices from a single, easy-to-use interface can reduce
deployment costs, simplify network complexity, speed configuration, and minimize
troubleshooting time.
The following sections provide an overview of the key management features of NSM:
• Security Integration on page 4
• Device Management on page 5
•
Error Prevention, Recovery, and Auditing on page 7
•
Complete System Management on page 8
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