Methods and apparatus for scheduling network probes

Details Methods and apparatus for scheduling network probes Methods and apparatus for scheduling network probes

2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Flynn, Nathan (Department: 2468)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer network managing

C709S224000, C709S227000, C370S252000, C370S254000, C718S100000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07912934

ABSTRACT:
A system identifies a plurality of probes used for verifying network operation, and classifies the plurality of probes into probe groups, according to at least one parameter associated with the network operation. The system schedules operation of the probe group in accordance with a classification associated with each probe group, and operates the probe group to verify network operation.

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