Component-based distributed network management

Abstract

AbstractionComputer networks such as Internet, intranets, and extranet are becoming lifeline of business, entertainment, education and govern men t in form at ion dissemination. The growth of networks in size, heterogeneity, functionality and the demand for its high availability require an efficient, scalable, dynamic network management model. Prevalent centralized network management has failed to meet the challenges of today's networks for several years. The flexible, scalable, and dynamic management architecture is inevitable for the next generation of network management. This paper addresses the above issues through components-based distributed management paradigm that provides optimal solutions (e.g., reusability, scalability, and flexibility) through dynamic plug-and-play of management components. Component approach complements dynamic and clienthemer-based management through well-defined component architecture.

Applying Componentware in Distributed Network and Telecommunication Services Management Through Java Technologies

“…The application of componentware in network and telecommunication services management can address the current need for a management system capable of dealing with multiple network management protocols [5]. A distributed management framework can easily integrate legacy systems into this paradigm [4]. The integration of legacy systems is an important requirement for new paradigms, since the complete substitution of systems using CORBA, CMIP, and SNMP is simply not an option to final users, which must consider the investment already done in these systems.…”

“…Polling maps to a service request/response (a method invocation) of components while traps match to event model. [4] The dispatching of events throughout the network can be done using a distributed observer/observable approach or through dedicated messagedriven middleware.…”