Network Operations Management
	The ESnet Network Operations Management Center (NOMC) provides 24-hour-a-day monitoring and control capabilities for the various network components that comprise the ESnet. The center is operated by staff located at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The NOMC equipment monitors the ESnet backbone facilities to verify the network's integrity and to routinely gather statistics for troubleshooting and long-term planning. Electronic mail boxes are provided for network information, network operations, and trouble calls. An on-line trouble ticket system ensures that all reported problems are properly tracked and recorded.