Filtering of map topology based on network discovery characteristics
First Claim
1. A method for forming a filtered topology mapping, comprising:
- collecting topology data of a network;
storing said topology data;
receiving filtering criteria from a user;
filtering stored topology data using said filtering criteria; and
forwarding said filtered topology data to the user.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present application enable a user to map a network topology and to then dynamically filter the map display by hiding or showing nodes based on discovery characteristics, such as Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) status, Active Directory (AD) Domain Controllers (DC) status, group membership status, etc. to allow customization of maps views. In particular, a topology mapping is formed by collecting topology data of a network and storing this topology data. Filtering criteria are received from a user, and the stored topology data is filtered using this received filtering criteria. The filtered topology data is then displayed to the user.
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18 Claims
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1. A method for forming a filtered topology mapping, comprising:
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collecting topology data of a network; storing said topology data; receiving filtering criteria from a user; filtering stored topology data using said filtering criteria; and forwarding said filtered topology data to the user. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A computer program for forming a topology mapping embodied on a computer-readable medium configured to forming a filtered topology mapping by controlling a processor to perform:
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collecting topology data of a network; storing said topology data; receiving filtering criteria from a user; filtering stored topology data using said filtering criteria; and displaying said filtered topology data to the user. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An apparatus for discovering an network topology comprising a server configured to:
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collect topology data of a network; store said topology data; receive filtering criteria from a user; filter stored topology data using said filtering criteria; and display said filtered topology data to the user. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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