Abstract: A method comprises a plurality of operations. An operation is performed for loading an entire configuration information dataset from a configuration information source onto a first collector system of each one of a plurality of collector groups. The configuration information at least partially defines a manner in which operational statistics for a network node are collected. An operation is performed for loading the entire configuration information dataset from the first collector system of each one of the collector groups onto a second collector system of a respective one of the collector groups after the entire configuration information dataset is loaded onto the first collector system thereof.

Abstract: A managed entity view framework and methods for obtaining configuration information, diagnostic information, and statistic information in support of operations management actions is presented. The method includes validating a managed entity viewing script template for execution on a target managed entity, retrieving target managed entity specific template parameter values, populating the managed entity viewing script template to derive a managed entity viewing script therefrom, and submitting the script for execution on the target managed entity. Managed entity viewing scripts are used to retrieve current information from corresponding target managed communications network entities whenever required. Upon receiving a trap at the NMS from a managed communications network entity, trap-directed managed entity viewing scripts are autonomously submitted for execution on the managed communications network entity to collect information for problem isolation and eventual resolution.

Abstract: A CLI command script template management system, tool, and human machine interface for script-based configuration management, service provisioning, operations and maintenance is provided. The system includes a CLI command dictionary repository, and means for loading a CLI command dictionary at run-time. Methods provide for obtaining a CLI command specification compatible with the CLI command set version currently deployed on the managed entity. The managed entity's help functionality is invoked and the output is captured and parsed to discover the CLI commands set currently deployed on the managed entity. Advantages are derived from enabling operations management personnel to create CLI script templates easily for any active managed entity deployed in a managed communications network, based on the vendor and model specific network node CLI command set software release currently installed thereon.

Abstract: A managed entity view framework and methods for obtaining configuration information, diagnostic information, and statistic information in support of operations management actions is presented. The method includes validating a managed entity viewing script template for execution on a target managed entity, retrieving target managed entity specific template parameter values, populating the managed entity viewing script template to derive a managed entity viewing script therefrom, and submitting the script for execution on the target managed entity. Advantages are derived from a reduced need to model, and maintain models of, managed communications network entities, therefore reducing the need update managed communications network entity model data including managed communications network entity information. Instead managed entity viewing scripts are used to retrieve current information from corresponding target managed communications network entities whenever required.

Abstract: A framework for connectivity verification is provided. The framework includes a connectivity verification server performing unattended connectivity verification, and a connectivity verification application, both the connectivity verification server and connectivity verification application operating in a network management context. Connectivity verification jobs are defined via the connectivity verification application and the connectivity verification server is configured accordingly. Connectivity verification jobs can also be scheduled. The connectivity verification application also provides a display of connectivity verification results. The results of each connectivity verification job may be compared against a desired connectivity profile and deviations from the connectivity profile being used to raise alarms.

Abstract: A bulk DSL service provisioning configuration tool for use in a network management context and method are presented. The bulk DSL service provisioning tool enables the specification of a programmable configuration request including specifying an target entity list and a configuration template. In turning up a subscriber, the configuration template is further populated with: operational parameter values used configuring a corresponding DSL port associated with the subscriber, a request to setup a cross connect at DSLAM node associated with the subscriber's DSL port, and a request to setup a data link between the DSLAM node and a broadband remote access server node. Advantages are derived from an ability to perform controlled large scale DSL service configuration management in a network management context at reduced service provisioning overheads.