The applicability of network management systems in small businesses

Abstract

This paper looks at some of the common maintenance tasks required by industry regulations such as PCI-DSS and state and federal regulators and evaluates the applicability of network management systems in complying with these requirements. The sample network tested includes 10 Windows servers, 30 Windows workstations, and 10 additional network elements from various vendors. Network management offerings from Spiceworks,ManageEngine, and GFI are tested and evaluated.