Baseling can assist in verifying whether defined network policies are
working properly. By reporting the data in terms of the defined policies, it
can be determined whether the network is adhering to or violating a policy, and
to what degree adherence or violations are occurring.
Figure
displays a
sample network policy.
If the data reflects a policy violation, the issue
must be resolved.
- How serious is the violation?
- How often does it occur?
- How long does it last?
- Is the source of the violation an incorrect configuration?
Either the policy must be redefined, based on what the network
currently delivers or a network redesign might be required.
If the study
reveals the need for a network redesign, data from the baseline analysis can be
used objectively to justify the need for new equipment or service purchases.