Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Network computer configuring
Reexamination Certificate
2003-04-23
2009-12-08
Donaghue, Larry D (Department: 2441)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Network computer configuring
C709S222000, C709S230000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07631055
ABSTRACT:
A method of provisioning modular network devices is described. A generic configuration is placed on a device; the configuration comprises commands for configuring interfaces associated the device. At the device, each interface associated with the device is configured with at least one command associated with the configuration. The device then attempts to connect with a management point through the current interface. If the current interface can connect to the management point, then an inventory of all interfaces associated with the device is self-initiated and automatically communicated by the device to the management point. In other embodiments, based on the inventory information, a configuration template containing relative interface references may be resolved into a permanent device configuration that includes absolute interface references. As a result, modular network devices in which interfaces of various types are installed at different slot locations may acquire a permanent configuration automatically from a remote management station.
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Mohammad Ikramullah
Stamler Arnold
Cisco Technology Inc.
Donaghue Larry D
Gillis Brian J
Hickman Palermo & Truong & Becker LLP
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