System and method for configuration, management and monitoring of network resources
US7249170B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/0817
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus to configure, monitor and manage network devices without regard for device type and/or manufacturer is disclosed. One implementation of this embodiment includes a network manager unit disposed between the network administrator and the network devices. The network manager unit allows the administrator to holistically view, configure and manage an entire network without regard to device type and/or manufacturer. The administrator can implement this holistic approach with the use of a central repository for all configuration information and/or a central posting location for all network events.
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