SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INFERRING SERVICES ON A NETWORK
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1. A method for storing network information, the method comprising:
- receiving network information at a predetermined time;
storing the network information based on the predetermined time;
detecting an event at a time other than the predetermined time;
receiving other network information based on the event; and
storing the other network information based on the event.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for managing services on a network. In one exemplary embodiment, the method includes receiving topologically relevant network information concerning nodes, interfaces, connections and/or protocols; resolving conflicts in the received information; determining and storing a network topology from the received and resolved information; and inferring one or more services based on the stored topology.
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1. A method for storing network information, the method comprising:
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receiving network information at a predetermined time; storing the network information based on the predetermined time; detecting an event at a time other than the predetermined time; receiving other network information based on the event; and storing the other network information based on the event. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system for storing network information, the system comprising:
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means for receiving network information at a predetermined time; means for storing network information based on the predetermined time; means for detecting an event at a time other than the predetermined time; means for receiving network information based on the event; and means for storing network information based on the event.
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20. A system for storing network information, the system including:
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a processor, and a memory, wherein the processor is configured to; receive network information at a predetermined time; store the network information based on the predetermined time in the memory; detect an event at a time other than the predetermined time; receive other network information based on the event; and store the other network information based on the event in the memory. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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27. A computer-readable medium containing instructions to configure a data processor to perform a method for storing network information, including:
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receiving network information at a predetermined time; storing the network information based on the predetermined time; detecting an event at a time other than the predetermined time; receiving other network information based on the event; and storing the other network information based on the event. - View Dependent Claims (26, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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