SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING FAULTS IN A NETWORK
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1. A method for managing a network having a plurality of network devices, comprising:
- associating events in the network with one of the plurality of network devices;
providing a geographical map, the geographical map displaying locations of each of the plurality of network devices and indicating which of the plurality of network devices are associated with at least one event; and
managing the network using the geographical map.
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Abstract
A system (130) improves network management. The system (130) associates an event in the network with a network device and provides a geographical map (710). The geographical map (710) displays locations of network devices and indicates which network devices are associated with at least one event.
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37 Claims
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1. A method for managing a network having a plurality of network devices, comprising:
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associating events in the network with one of the plurality of network devices; providing a geographical map, the geographical map displaying locations of each of the plurality of network devices and indicating which of the plurality of network devices are associated with at least one event; and managing the network using the geographical map. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 29, 30, 31)
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5. A device for managing a network having a plurality of network devices, comprising:
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a memory to store instructions; and a processor to execute the instructions to; associate an event in the network with a network device, and provide a geographical map, the geographical map displaying locations of network devices and indicating which network devices are associated with at least one event. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 32, 33, 34)
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9. A storage device containing instructions for controlling at least one processor to perform a method for managing a network having a plurality of network devices, the method comprising:
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associating events in the network with one of the plurality of network devices; providing a geographical map, the geographical map displaying locations of each of the plurality of network devices and indicating which of the plurality of network devices are associated with at least one event; and managing the network using the geographical map. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 35, 36, 37)
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