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Details Are the Difference When it comes to managing ATM nets, there are four concerns that don't apply in non-ATM networks. Higher rates Much more information is likely to arrive at the net management console in any given interval. Multiple media types ATM runs over various types of fiber and copper—a definite plus, only there's more physical network information to keep track of. Virtual and physical paths Managing ATM means keeping track of two networks—the physical infrastructure and the VCs that run over it. QOS Net management systems are the mechanism used to ensure that QOS levels are enforced and violations reported. Home Contact Editors Lab Tests Registration Tech Tutorials Buyer's Guide Global Networks Opinion / Columns FAQs Subscriptions