Centralized internet protocol/multi-protocol label switching connectivity verification in a communications network management context
First Claim
1. A network management connectivity verification framework comprising:
- a. a connectivity verification server performing unattended connectivity verification jobs; and
b. a connectivity verification application for defining connectivity verification jobs, configuring the connectivity verification server accordingly, and displaying configuration verification results.
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Abstract
A framework for connectivity verification is provided. The framework includes a connectivity verification server performing unattended connectivity verification, and a connectivity verification application, both the connectivity verification server and connectivity verification application operating in a network management context. Connectivity verification jobs are defined via the connectivity verification application and the connectivity verification server is configured accordingly. Connectivity verification jobs can also be scheduled. The connectivity verification application also provides a display of connectivity verification results. The results of each connectivity verification job may be compared against a desired connectivity profile and deviations from the connectivity profile being used to raise alarms. Connectivity verification results, including alarm information, are further used to highlight displayed managed communications network entities on a network map displaying selected connectivity verification results. The advantages are derived from using the connectivity verification framework to automate connectivity verification testing at reduced operational costs.
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1. A network management connectivity verification framework comprising:
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a. a connectivity verification server performing unattended connectivity verification jobs; and
b. a connectivity verification application for defining connectivity verification jobs, configuring the connectivity verification server accordingly, and displaying configuration verification results. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of creating a network connectivity verification test, comprising steps of:
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a. defining a connectivity verification job;
b. configuring a connectivity verification server to perform the connectivity verification job; and
c. displaying connectivity verification results. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of performing a network connectivity verification in a network management context comprising steps of:
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a. performing scheduled connectivity verification;
b. comparing a connectivity verification result with a threshold; and
c. raising an alarm if the connectivity verification result has reached the threshold. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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