1. A network device comprising: a processor to: invoke proactive programs based on an expiration of a first time period within the network device, where the proactive programs collect and transmit data relating to successful operations of the network device; invoke reactive programs, based on a detection of at least one of an event or expiration of a second time period, the second time period being less than the first time period, where the reactive programs collect and analyze data relating to the detected event or the expiration of the second time period; determine a difference between the analyzed data relating to the successful operations and the collected and analyzed data relating to the detected event or the expiration of the second time period; determine a corrective action based on the analyzed data relating to the successful operations and the collected and analyzed data relating to the detected event or expiration of the second time period; and perform the determined corrective action within the network device.