Abstract: A network management system for detecting and remedying malfunctions in network devices and methods for manufacturing and using same. An information system includes a plurality of network devices for performing selected functions and a network management system for detecting malfunctions in the network devices. Preferably comprising a plurality of network management system and being distributed among the network devices, the network management system receives status signals from each of the network devices. Upon evaluating the status signals, the network management system determines whether any of the network devices have malfunctioned and, if so, provides a suitable response to the malfunction. The network management system likewise can identify appropriate corrective action for remedying the malfunction and can temporarily redirect functions originally performed by the malfunctioning network device to other network devices while the malfunction is being remedied.

Abstract: A network management system for detecting and remedying malfunctions in network devices and methods for manufacturing and using same. The network management system can receive status signals from a network system having one or more network devices. The status signals provide information, such as an operational status and/or current performance data, for at least one preselected network device. Upon analyzing the status signals, the network management system can determine whether the preselected network device has malfunctioned and identify appropriate corrective action for remedying the malfunction. The network management system likewise can generate a control signal, which includes appropriate corrective action, and can provide the control signal to the preselected network device via the network system. The preselected network device can implement the corrective action in accordance with any implementation instructions included therewith.