Policy management and conflict resolution in computer networks

Details Policy management and conflict resolution in computer networks Policy management and conflict resolution in computer networks

1996-03-29

1999-03-30

Lall, Parshotam S.

39520054, G06F 1314

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ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for determining an enforceable policy applicable to one or more network devices. The method includes attaching one or more rule elements to one or more domain elements to create policies, the domain elements representing network devices and groups of network devices, and the rule elements defining actions, a method for determining whether a conflict exists between the polices, and a method for resolving the conflicts to produce one or more enforceable policies.

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