Network infrastructure change programs should always be
associated with an improvement in users’ perception of the quality of the
service received. Before starting such a project, there are technical and
commercial bid phases and evaluations that must be approved.
- Once this is accomplished, the main phases are:
- Commitment.
- Operation and administration.
- The breakdown or transition of the network to a new project.
In the network engineer, operations are performed
in which devices are started / installed. The end result is the contracted
service. In this phase of the project there are:
1. The agreed service periods and delivery times must be
respected.
2. Tools that simplify predictable bulk configuration tasks
must be available.
3. A team of specialists must supervise the installation of
the devices in a previously agreed location.
4. Validation of the entire start-up process so that the
project location can go to the operational phase.
While this list contains the obvious, it makes the network
implementation phase one of the most intense and troublesome parts of a new
scheme. This implies the not insignificant additional costs for the
commissioning of external services.
In general, the service provider or freight forwarder offers
its clients an all-inclusive package with the best possible service / price
ratio. They are expected to select device manufacturers that not only meet the
technology and economics side, but also help keep network deployment costs low.
One of the most important components for network
provisioning is a zero-touch installation service for participating devices.
This means that starting the service on the site must include:
Customers should receive a device with basic on-site
connection instructions (similar to automatic installation of home services
like ADSL / FTTH). The customer can simply connect and turn on their device
according to the basic instructions.
The automatic configuration process begins: the device
downloads its individual configurations from a control center and then
activates them to provide the contractually agreed service.
The status and availability of these services are determined
from the central office (validation of the entire process).
The availability of automatic configuration during
deployment and the use of pre-validated templates reduce installation costs by
optimizing lead times and minimizing configuration error rates.
In this phase, there are not only advantages: maintenance
procedures are significantly optimized, but an office with a device that is out
of service only has to send a new router to start the business again. The rest
of the configuration, the restoration of saved data, etc., is carried out
almost automatically through administration tools. This facility optimizes SLAs
and punishment.
In summary, automatic configuration throughout the network
deployment becomes a very relevant aspect and should always be included in the
commercial offer of the manufacturers. Not only because this represents a great
improvement in their products, but also because they can offer tools through
their sales network to reduce overall project costs and improve the perception
of service quality for their clients.
Understands this concept and integrates its software tool,
the NetManager ColibrĂ, to manage networks. In addition to other standardized
tools and together with its WLAN and access routers, this offers optimal
solutions for schemes where your clients need them.
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