Abstract: Provided is a method of identifying a Label-switched Path (LSP) associated with a Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) service in a network. An MPLS service is identified in a network and logical neighbors of the MPLS service are determined. For each logical neighbor of the MPLS service, an LSP label is identified. Based on the LSP label, a unique out segment of the LSP associated with the Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) service is identified.

Abstract: An inter-provider virtual provider network path is identified by identifying a provider network provider edge router having a provider edge interface serving, obtaining routing information from the provider edge router, identifying, from the routing information, a remote customer edge interface of a customer edge router connected to the provider edge router by an intermediate service provider, and identifying the path and associated links between the identified provider edge interface and the identified remote customer edge interface.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and machine-readable and executable instructions are provided for customer edge device problem identification. Customer edge device problem identification can include obtaining a status of a connection between a provider edge (PE) device and a customer edge (CE) device. Customer edge device problem identification can also include determining whether the status of the connection is non-normal. Customer edge device problem identification can include sending an internet control message protocol (ICMP) echo request to the CE device in response to the status of the connection being non-normal. Customer edge device problem identification can include receiving an ICMP echo response from the CE device. Customer edge device problem identification can also include identifying a simple network management protocol (SNMP) problem that is associated with the CE device based upon the receipt of the ICMP echo response.

Abstract: Provided is a method of identifying a Label-switched Path (LSP) associated with a Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) service in a network. An MPLS service is identified in a network and logical neighbors of the MPLS service are determined. For each logical neighbor of the MPLS service, an LSP label is identified. Based on the LSP label, a unique out segment of the LSP associated with the Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) service is identified.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and machine-readable and executable instructions are provided for customer edge device problem identification. Customer edge device problem identification can include obtaining a status of a connection between a provider edge (PE) device and a customer edge (CE) device. Customer edge device problem identification can also include determining whether the status of the connection is non-normal. Customer edge device problem identification can include sending an internet control message protocol (ICMP) echo request to the CE device in response to the status of the connection being non-normal. Customer edge device problem identification can include receiving an ICMP echo response from the CE device. Customer edge device problem identification can also include identifying a simple network management protocol (SNMP) problem that is associated with the CE device based upon the receipt of the ICMP echo response.

Abstract: An inter-provider virtual provider network path is identified by identifying a provider network provider edge router having a provider edge interface serving, obtaining routing information from the provider edge router, identifying, from the routing information, a remote customer edge interface of a customer edge router connected to the provider edge router by an intermediate service provider, and identifying the path and associated links between the identified provider edge interface and the identified remote customer edge interface.

Abstract: Methods, computer-readable media and computing systems are provided for analyzing service impacts on one or more VPNs on a computer network. A topology of each VPN may be identified. A protocol failure may be detected between routers of the computer network. It may then be determined how the VPN is affected by the protocol failure based on the identified topology and VRF information obtained from routers of the computer network.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method of providing network information, comprising determining one or more pseudowires between nodes in a network; grouping the pseudowires, according to information associated with each pseudowire and one or more predetermined criteria, into one or more groups each representing a virtual private network (VPN); providing a graphical user interface (GUI) displaying information associated with at least one pseudowire participating in the virtual private network.

Abstract: Methods, computer-readable media and computing systems are provided for analyzing service impacts on one or more VPNs on a computer network. A topology of each VPN may be identified. A protocol failure may be detected between routers of the computer network. It may then be determined how the VPN is affected by the protocol failure based on the identified topology and VRF information obtained from routers of the computer network.

Abstract: Presented is a method and system of determining network topology of a virtual private network in Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) based Virtual Private Networks (MPLS/VPNs). The method includes obtaining VPN routing and forwarding (VRF) details of at least one virtual private network, determining any variations in network configuration and determining, from said network configuration variations, network topology of the at least one virtual private network.

Abstract: A method of baselining a network topology including at least one network device and one application node from and to which data from the network device may be sent using a network protocol. The method includes the steps of providing a network-wide time reference ensuring clock synchronicity of all the network devices and at the application node with the network-wide time reference. The method further includes causing configuration information to be collected at the application node from all network devices at a particular time or within a predetermined time slot, determining the number of networks supplied such configuration information and comparing this number against a stability threshold value. Finally, the method includes storing the configuration information together with an indication that such is stable, and thus usable in providing a reliable baseline, only if the stability threshold value is met or exceeded.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method of providing network information, comprising determining one or more pseudowires between nodes in a network; grouping the pseudowires, according to information associated with each pseudowire and one or more predetermined criteria, into one or more groups each representing a virtual private network (VPN); providing a graphical user interface (GUI) displaying information associated with at least one pseudowire participating in the virtual private network.

Abstract: Presented is a method and system of determining network topology of a virtual private network in Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) based Virtual Private Networks (MPLS/VPNs). The method includes obtaining VPN routing and forwarding (VRF) details of at least one virtual private network, determining any variations in network configuration and determining, from said network configuration variations, network topology of the at least one virtual private network.

Abstract: A method of providing voice based device management, comprising defining a set of one or more status queries for a device, defining for each of the status queries a respective set of status responses for the device corresponding to the instantaneous status of the device, mapping the status queries to corresponding voice format status queries, and mapping the status responses to corresponding voice format status responses.

Abstract: A method of baselining a network topology including at least one network device and one application node from and to which data from said at least one network device may be sent by means of a network protocol, said method including the steps of providing a network-wide time reference ensuring clock synchronicity of all the network devices and at the application node with said network-wide time reference, causing configuration information to be collected at the application node from all said devices at a particular time or within a predetermined time slot, determining the number of devices which supplied such configuration information and comparing this number against a stability threshold value, and storing said configuration information together with an indication that such is stable, and thus utile in providing a reliable baseline, only if the stability threshold value is met or exceeded.