Fault configuration accounting performance security definition
Fault configuration accounting performance security (FCAPS) refers to a model or framework used for network management. FCAPS stands for five key aspects of managing and maintaining computer networks: fault, configuration, accounting, performance, and security.
See also: system security, network configuration management
Key aspects of FCAPS
- Fault. Fault management is crucial for ensuring network reliability and availability. It involves detecting and correcting faults in the network that might cause network performance failures.
- Configuration. It deals with tracking and controlling changes in the network, including changes and updates to hardware, software, and network settings.
- Accounting. It is important for billing and resource allocation, such as tracking network utilization and how it allocates resources to various network services. Accounting management is also helpful for capacity planning and understanding network usage patterns.
- Performance. Performance management tools measure the effectiveness of the network, predict future performance, and help plan changes to avoid decline in performance. It includes monitoring network throughput, ensuring low latency, minimizing packet loss, and generally keeping the network running smoothly and efficiently.
- Security. A critical aspect of network management that includes everything from firewall management to intrusion detection and access controls. Security management involves protecting the network and its data from unauthorized access and attacks.
