Distributed remote monitoring (dRMON) for networks

Details Distributed remote monitoring (dRMON) for networks Distributed remote monitoring (dRMON) for networks

1997-06-24

2000-08-22

Barron, Jr., Gilberto

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Multiple computer communication using cryptography

Particular node for directing data and applying cryptography

713201, 713202, 709224, 709235, 370245, 370252, H04L 900, G06F 1130

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061087823

ABSTRACT:
Distributed remote monitoring (dRMON) of network traffic and performance uses distributed nodes to collect traffic statistics at distributed points in the network. These statistics are forwarded to collectors which compile the statistics to create combined views of network performance. A collector may mimic a prior art, non-distributed, network probe and may interact with network management software as though it were a stand alone network probe thereby simplifying a user's interaction with the distributed system. The invention is designed to work in accordance with a variety of standard network management protocols including SNMP, RMON, and RMON2 but is not limited to those environments. The invention has applications in a variety of communication system environments including local area networks, cable television distribution systems, ATM systems, and advanced telephony systems. A specific embodiment of the invention solves is particularly optimized to work in LAN environments with end systems running under Windows-compatible network operating systems.

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