International Journal of Network Management

Modern computer networks and communication systems are increasing in size, scope, and heterogeneity. The promise of a single end-to-end technology has not been realized and likely never will occur. The decreasing cost of bandwidth is increasing the possible applications of computer networks and communication systems to entirely new domains. Problems in integrating heterogeneous wired and wireless technologies, ensuring security and quality of service, and reliably operating large-scale systems including the inclusion of cloud computing have all emerged as important topics. The one constant is the need for network management. Challenges in network management have never been greater than they are today. The International Journal of Network Management is the forum for researchers, developers, and practitioners in network management to present their work to an international audience. The journal is dedicated to the dissemination of information, which will enable improved management, operation, and maintenance of computer networks and communication systems. The journal is peer reviewed and publishes original papers (both theoretical and experimental) by leading researchers, practitioners, and consultants from universities, research laboratories, and companies around the world. Issues with thematic or guest-edited special topics typically occur several times per year. Topic areas for the journal are largely defined by the taxonomy for network and service management developed by IFIP WG6.6, together with IEEE-CNOM, the IRTF-NMRG and the Emanics Network of Excellence.

现代计算机网络和通信系统的规模、范围和异质性都在不断增加。单一端到端技术的承诺尚未实现，而且可能永远不会实现。带宽成本的降低正在增加计算机网络和通信系统在全新领域的可能应用。集成异构有线和无线技术、确保安全和服务质量以及可靠运行大型系统（包括云计算）等方面的问题都已成为重要课题。一个常量是网络管理的需求。网络管理的挑战从未比现在更大。《国际网络管理杂志》是网络管理研究人员、开发人员和实践者向国际观众展示其工作的论坛。期刊致力于信息的传播，这将有助于改进计算机网络和通信系统的管理、运行和维护。该杂志由来自世界各地的大学、研究实验室和公司的主要研究人员、从业者和顾问同行评审并发表原始论文（理论和实验）。主题或客人编辑的特殊主题的问题通常每年发生几次。该期刊的主题领域主要由IFIP WG6.6开发的网络和服务管理分类法以及IEEE-CNOM、IRTF-NMRG和Emanics卓越网络定义。