Network management assisted discovery

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2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Nguyen, Hanh (Department: 2473)

Multiplex communications

Network configuration determination

C370S401000, C709S220000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07869382

ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment of the invention, a method for network management assisted discovery, includes performing a discovery of network devices in a network; and sending gathered information associated with a first device that supports a first discovery protocol to a second device that supports a second discovery protocol. In another embodiment of the invention, an apparatus for network management assisted discovery, includes a management computer configured to perform a discovery of network devices in a network, and to send gathered information associated with a first device that supports a first discovery protocol to a second device that supports a second discovery protocol.

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