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System and method browsing a network topology using a character driven interface

  • US 7,254,778 B2
  • Filed: 08/27/2002
  • Issued: 08/07/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/27/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer network system, comprising:

  • a server comprising a text-based console interface, said server maintaining hierarchical and topology information of said computer network system;

    a plurality of computer network hosts;

    a text-based console;

    a command line interface browsing system for allowing text-based browsing of said plurality of computer network hosts; and

    a command module providing a set of text-based commands including a basic command set for allowing users to execute said set of text-based commands in a foreground mode on said text-based console and an extended command set for allowing users to execute said set of text-based commands in a background mode on said text-based consoles.

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