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Active topology discovery in active networks

  • US 6,574,663 B1
  • Filed: 08/31/1999
  • Issued: 06/03/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/31/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for operating a network, comprising:

  • forming a first database that includes information about topology of devices connected in a network;

    forming a second database on topology of only selected devices that have predetermined device attributes among the devices, the second database including at least a software configuration and a hardware configuration of the selected devices; and

    combining the first and second databases to choose a selected device to perform a service when the service is installed in the selected device or to install the service in the selected device when the service is not installed in the network.

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