THE COMANDOS TOOLSET FOR DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT

The management of distributed information systems is a complex and tim e consuming task. Concepts and tools to support experts with the desig n and operational control of such systems are summarized. An adaptive approach to system management is described, which is needed to handle changing demands during system evolvement. Relevant management tasks a re identified and tools and facilities to support these tasks are pres ented. This comprises system observation and system control facilities , a system design tool, a risk management tool and a system administra tion tool.