現代計算機網絡和通信系統的規模、范圍和異質性都在不斷增加。單一端到端技術的承諾尚未實現，而且可能永遠不會實現。帶寬成本的降低正在增加計算機網絡和通信系統在全新領域的可能應用。集成異構有線和無線技術、確保安全和服務質量以及可靠運行大型系統（包括云計算）等方面的問題都已成為重要課題。一個常量是網絡管理的需求。網絡管理的挑戰從未比現在更大。《國際網絡管理雜志》是網絡管理研究人員、開發人員和實踐者向國際觀眾展示其工作的論壇。期刊致力于信息的傳播，這將有助于改進計算機網絡和通信系統的管理、運行和維護。該雜志由來自世界各地的大學、研究實驗室和公司的主要研究人員、從業者和顧問同行評審并發表原始論文（理論和實驗）。主題或客人編輯的特殊主題的問題通常每年發生幾次。該期刊的主題領域主要由IFIP WG6.6開發的網絡和服務管理分類法以及IEEE-CNOM、IRTF-NMRG和Emanics卓越網絡定義。

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.