Secured communication channel between IT administrators using network management software as the basis to manage networks
US7917947B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/166
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network management system is used to secure a communications channel between at least two clients. The network management system includes a network management server which includes network management software. The network management server is coupled to the clients for managing the communication between the clients. The network management system further includes at least two secured communication channels established by the network management server between the network management server and each of the clients, respectively, such that the at least two clients can securely communicate with each other.
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