US 2003/0115361 A1 · Management of OSI layer-3 data network entities

Abstract

An improved network management system and novel management solutions are provided for OSI Layer-3 data network managed entities such as data transport paths and routers are provided. The management solution provides for a concise and progressively detailed presentation of connectivity information related to OSI Layer-3 data network entities to expose OSI Layer-2 and -1 provisioning equipment. Methods are provided for zeroing onto failed equipment using the progressively detailed presentation of connectivity information. Methods are further provided for interaction with OSI Layer-3 managed data transport entities to specify operating parameters. The advantages derived include an improved efficiency in the management, and troubleshooting thereof.

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Dependent claims

A network management system comprising:

a. network management logic;
b. a human-machine interface;
c. at least two view panes displayed on the human-machine interface, a first view pane displaying representations of OSI Layer 3 entities, a second view pane displaying representations of OSI Layer 2 entities, the OSI Layer 3 entities being provisioned over the OSI Layer 2 entities
wherein the combination of the displayed information in the at least two view panes provides for presentation of OSI Layer 2 entities corresponding to selected OSI Layer 3 entities.

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Management of OSI layer-3 data network entities

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Abstract

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