Abstract: A network management system for use with a computer network is disclosed. The network management system includes a status detector for detecting an event effecting a condition of a first network element. It also includes a control unit for determining whether a condition of a second network element associated with the first network element is effected by the detected event. The network management system visually represents the status of the network on client computers of the network to promote efficient planning and workflow.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 18, 1998
Date of Patent:
June 4, 2002
Assignee:
ICS Intellegent Communication Software GmbH