Method and apparatus for managing a computer network
CA 2330355 C · Owner: Sevy, Brian D. · Inventors: Sevy, Brian D.; Tran, Dzung D.; Janich, Sandra
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A computer-implemented method of managing a computer network including a plurality of devices is provided wherein a, plurality of network management tasks are performable upon the devices. Data is gathered about a present configuration of the network including the types of devices in the network the quantity of each type, of device present in the network the relationships between the devices, and the tasks performable upon each of the devices. The data is then stored in a database representing a network map. A display is generated corresponding to the network map using the data in the database. The display shows an association of the devices with the tasks performable on the devices using …
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- Filed December 20, 1996 and granted August 21, 2001. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended December 20, 2016.
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