Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for inventory data extraction. The system includes a client configured to transmit inventory data extraction requests, at least one server configured to collect inventory data on a node-by-node basis in response to the inventory data extraction requests, a service gateway configured to enable communication between the client and the server to allow the inventory data to be extracted. The service gateway includes a client adapter configured to translate messages including the inventory data extraction request between the client and the service gateway, a processing engine configured to map the messages to a model of the server or the client, a server adapter configured to translate the messages between the server and the service gateway.

Abstract: A modified object information window includes a custom field area and an operator's note area, which enable operators to define attributes of their liking for an object. One or more custom fields may be accommodated in the custom field area, each being associated with a custom attribute field. The operator note area comprises a note text box allowing operators to leave notes pertaining to specific objects. These additional areas enable an operator to define and search on attributes relevant to that particular network. The objects associated with the object information window can be selected from the window, allowing the operator to also perform further analysis and repair objects from this window.