Telecommunications network management observation and response system
First Claim
1. A system for monitoring and managing a telecommunications network comprising:
- a programmable network probe operatively connected to a telecommunications network device for monitoring data transfer activity on said telecommunications network device and for collecting a selected function parameter relating to said data transfer activity;
first communication means for providing a communication link between said programmable network probe and said telecommunications network device;
computer means programmed for (1) receiving the selected function parameter from a user, (2) providing appropriate commands to program said programmable network probe to obtain the selected function parameter, and (3) receiving and storing the function parameter obtained from the telecommunications network device;
second communication means for providing a communication link between said computer means and said programmable network probe;
input means operatively connected to said computer means for the user to enter the selected function parameter; and
output means operatively connected to said computer means for providing data to the user relative to the selected function parameter.
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Abstract
A system for monitoring and managing the operations of a multi-technology telecommunications network is disclosed. The system includes programmable probes operatively connected to a network for monitoring data transfer activity on the network and collecting selected data relating to one or more relevant functions. A workstation interpreter is programmed for (1) receiving input from a system manager identifying the type or types of parameters that are to be monitored, (2) providing appropriate commands to program the programmable probe to effect collection of data relative to the selected parameter, and (3) receiving and storing the parameter data from the probe. The probe hardware is selected for compatibility with the network technology with which it is associated and it is programmed with the appropriate protocols to facilitate communications with the associated technology. The probe and the workstation interpreter are programmed with appropriate management protocols to facilitate communication therebetween. The workstation interpreter is programmed to interpret received data by evaluating a received parameter and providing an indication when the parameter value deviates from a reference value by more than a preselected threshold. The workstation interpreter is further configured to effect a configuration change to the telecommunications network. The configuration change is selected to correct a network condition that caused the monitored function parameter to deviate from the reference value by more than the preselected threshold.
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4 Claims
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1. A system for monitoring and managing a telecommunications network comprising:
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a programmable network probe operatively connected to a telecommunications network device for monitoring data transfer activity on said telecommunications network device and for collecting a selected function parameter relating to said data transfer activity; first communication means for providing a communication link between said programmable network probe and said telecommunications network device; computer means programmed for (1) receiving the selected function parameter from a user, (2) providing appropriate commands to program said programmable network probe to obtain the selected function parameter, and (3) receiving and storing the function parameter obtained from the telecommunications network device; second communication means for providing a communication link between said computer means and said programmable network probe; input means operatively connected to said computer means for the user to enter the selected function parameter; and output means operatively connected to said computer means for providing data to the user relative to the selected function parameter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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