Abstract: A network resource controller for controlling at least a first group of network elements from among a plurality of network elements in a network, includes at least one processor and at least one memory including computer program code. The at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the network resource controller to: enter a candidate state for electing a leader for the first group of network elements, the first group of network elements including a subset of network elements from among the plurality of network elements; transition from the candidate state to a leader state for the first group of network elements in response to determining that the network resource controller has been elected the leader for the first group of network elements; and control network elements in the first group of network elements.

Abstract: A system and method for simplifying management information discovery in a Triple Play provider network involves configuring an element management system (EMS) database to store DHCP information, and configuring the EMS to serve the information to a subscriber service controller or other operations support services component.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing resources of a management system is provided. The management system is adapted for managing a network having a plurality of network devices. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of grouping the network devices into a plurality of network device groups based on at least one characteristic associated with each of the network devices, and allocating respective portions of the resources of the management system to the network device groups. The at least one characteristic of each network device is indicative of an importance of the network device to the provider. The resources are allocated to the network device groups based on the respective importance of each of the network device groups to the provider.

Abstract: A system and method for simplifying management information discovery in a Triple Play provider network involves configuring an element management system (EMS) database to store DHCP information, and configuring the EMS to serve the information to a subscriber service controller or other operations support services component.

Abstract: A method of managing an interface to an internal message pipe, such as an FDDI bus, comprises sending a status enquiry message to request the status of each PVC having a DLCI in a specified range, receiving a subset status message containing sequence exchange numbers corresponding to the last status message sent out, updating the contents of a station's PVC's in response to the received subset status message, and propagating PVC status changes between entities on the pipe.