Method and apparatus for data driven network management

Details Method and apparatus for data driven network management Method and apparatus for data driven network management

1999-10-15

2008-03-18

Chan, Wing (Department: 2616)

Multiplex communications

Network configuration determination

Using a particular learning algorithm or technique

C370S254000, C370S395310

Reexamination Certificate

active

07346008

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for communicating functional characteristics of nodes in a communications network to the network manager in the network is presented. This is accomplished by defining a bit field that indicates whether or not a particular functions or services are supported by a particular node. The bit field for each node within the communications network is communicated to the network manager which stores the bit fields for each node within a database. The database is then utilized to perform network management functions, as it informs the network manager whether a particular service/feature is available on the node to which the bit field corresponds.

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