Abstract: Techniques for use in network incident identification are described. In response to an occurrence of an unknown network incident, a plurality of log messages (e.g. syslog messages) are received from a plurality of network components in one or more networks. In one illustrative example, a plurality of relationships between interfaces and events are derived from the received log messages and characterized as a plurality of graphical component relationships. One or more groups of connected components are determined from the graphical component relationships and network component connection data which indicate interface relationships of the network components. Here, groups of connected components may be logically joined based on the network component connection data indicating one or more interface relationships.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and a system for processing input data for display in an optimal visualization format. The method includes receiving of the input data and identifying one or more visualization formats for displaying the input data based on preferences of the user. An optimal visualization format is identified by applying business rules on each of the identified visualization formats for displaying the input data in the optimal visualization format. In an embodiment, the instant disclosure helps in selecting a most relevant visualization format for displaying the input data. Also, one or more business interpretations and statistics related to the input data are displayed along with the input data, thereby helping users in analyzing and interpreting the input data.

Abstract: Techniques for use in network incident identification are described. In response to an occurrence of an unknown network incident, a plurality of log messages (e.g. syslog messages) are received from a plurality of network components in one or more networks. In one illustrative example, a plurality of relationships between interfaces and events are derived from the received log messages and characterized as a plurality of graphical component relationships. One or more groups of connected components are determined from the graphical component relationships and network component connection data which indicate interface relationships of the network components. Here, groups of connected components may be logically joined based on the network component connection data indicating one or more interface relationships.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and a system for processing input data for display in an optimal visualization format. The method includes receiving of the input data and identifying one or more visualization formats for displaying the input data based on preferences of the user. An optimal visualization format is identified by applying business rules on each of the identified visualization formats for displaying the input data in the optimal visualization format. In an embodiment, the instant disclosure helps in selecting a most relevant visualization format for displaying the input data. Also, one or more business interpretations and statistics related to the input data are displayed along with the input data, thereby helping users in analyzing and interpreting the input data.

Abstract: Methods and systems have been provided for removing dead Access Control Entries (ACEs) in an Access Control List (ACL). In one embodiment, the dead ACEs can be detected for an egress as well as an ingress ACL. The ACEs that have a hit count above a user-specified hit count are checked for their validity. The validity of the ACE is checked, using the information based on a Forwarding Information Base (FIB). If an ACE is found to be invalid, it is considered dead. The dead ACEs are referred as candidates for removal from the ACL. If the ACE is found to be a candidate for removal, a system administrator can either warn the network administrator about the candidate for removal or delete the ACE from the ACL after a pre-defined time limit.

Abstract: Methods and systems have been provided for removing dead Access Control Entries (ACEs) in an Access Control List (ACL). In one embodiment, the dead ACEs can be detected for an egress as well as an ingress ACL. The ACEs that have a hit count above a user-specified hit count are checked for their validity. The validity of the ACE is checked, using the information based on a Forwarding Information Base (FIB). If an ACE is found to be invalid, it is considered dead. The dead ACEs are referred as candidates for removal from the ACL. If the ACE is found to be a candidate for removal, a system administrator can either warn the network administrator about the candidate for removal or delete the ACE from the ACL after a pre-defined time limit.

Abstract: Methods and systems have been provided for removing dead Access Control Entries (ACEs) in an Access Control List (ACL). In one embodiment, the dead ACEs can be detected for an egress as well as an ingress ACL. The ACEs that have a hit count above a user-specified hit count are checked for their validity. The validity of the ACE is checked, using the information based on a Forwarding Information Base (FIB). If an ACE is found to be invalid, it is considered dead. The dead ACEs are referred as candidates for removal from the ACL. If the ACE is found to be a candidate for removal, a system administrator can either warn the network administrator about the candidate for removal or delete the ACE from the ACL after a pre-defined time limit.

Abstract: Methods and systems have been provided for removing dead Access Control Entries (ACEs) in an Access Control List (ACL). In one embodiment, the dead ACEs can be detected for an egress as well as an ingress ACL. The ACEs that have a hit count above a user-specified hit count are checked for their validity. The validity of the ACE is checked, using the information based on a Forwarding Information Base (FIB). If an ACE is found to be invalid, it is considered dead. The dead ACEs are referred as candidates for removal from the ACL. If the ACE is found to be a candidate for removal, a system administrator can either warn the network administrator about the candidate for removal or delete the ACE from the ACL after a pre-defined time limit.

Abstract: A diagnostic system for a data acquisition system includes a computer controller that is coupled to the data acquisition system. A display device is coupled to the computer controller. The computer controller receives data from the data acquisition system and generates a screen display corresponding to an architectural representation of the data acquisition system. The controller generates screen indicia corresponding to a location of a problem on the architectural representation.

Abstract: A diagnostic system for a data acquisition system includes a computer controller that is coupled to the data acquisition system. A display device is coupled to the computer controller. The computer controller receives data from the data acquisition system and generates a screen display corresponding to an architectural representation of the data acquisition system. The controller generates screen indicia corresponding to a location of a problem on the architectural representation.