Method and apparatus for detecting faults in a computer network

Details Method and apparatus for detecting faults in a computer network Method and apparatus for detecting faults in a computer network

1994-02-09

1996-01-23

Beausoliel, Jr., Robert W.

39518401, G06F 1300

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention is for a fault detecting system for a computer network comprising a plurality of computer systems which are placed apart and interconnected by a communication network, and a central computer system monitors faults in the network. The central computer system stores fault information which is transmitted from a plurality of computer systems and judges whether the information indicates a fault occurring for a slight fault or for a serious fault based on the length of the duration of the fault, and display means performs the alarm display for a case of a serious fault and does not display for a case of a slight fault. As a result, the central computer system effectively detects faults in a computer network in which a plurality of computer systems are interconnected with the central computer system by means of a monitoring system that automatically distinguishes serious faults from slight faults.

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