公开(公告)号：US07363260B1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-22

申请号：US10434586

申请日：2003-05-08

申请人： Arnold Stamler ,  Ikramullah Mohammad

发明人： Arnold Stamler ,  Ikramullah Mohammad

IPC分类号： G06G1/00

CPC分类号： G06Q10/087

摘要： A method of provisioning modular network devices is described. A generic configuration is placed on a device; the configuration comprises commands for configuring interfaces associated the device. At the device, each interface associated with the device is configured with at least one command associated with the configuration. The device then connects with a management point through the current interface. An inventory of all interfaces associated with the device is self-initiated and automatically communicated by the device to the management point.

摘要翻译： 描述了提供模块化网络设备的方法。 通用配置放置在设备上; 该配置包括用于配置与设备相关联的接口的命令。 在设备处，与设备相关联的每个接口配置有至少一个与该配置相关联的命令。 然后，设备通过当前接口与管理点连接。 与设备相关联的所有接口的清单都是自发的，并由设备自动传送到管理点。

公开(公告)号：US07054924B1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-30

申请号：US09675921

申请日：2000-09-29

申请人： Andrew Harvey ,  Ikramullah Mohammad ,  Leo Pereira ,  Tohru Kao

发明人： Andrew Harvey ,  Ikramullah Mohammad ,  Leo Pereira ,  Tohru Kao

IPC分类号： G06F15/16 ,  G06F15/177

CPC分类号： H04L67/303 ,  H04L67/025 ,  H04L67/125

摘要： A method is disclosed for carrying out network device provisioning and configuration, and communication of other information to a network device, automatically and in an assured manner. A configuration service receives a request from a network device to provide configuration information. The configuration service retrieves a template representing the configuration from a storage location, e.g., a directory service. The configuration service also retrieves one or more parameter values specific to the device. Device-specific values are instantiated for the generic parameters in the template, based on the retrieved values. The resulting configuration is stored in XML format using XML tags to delimit configuration commands, tested for well-formed-ness, and syntax checked. A reliable transport protocol carries the configuration information to the device. At the device, a configuration agent syntax checks the embedded configuration information, and then applies the configuration information to the device. As a result, automatic network provisioning may be accomplished remotely, without requiring a skilled technician to visit customer premises to carry out configuration. The process may be integrated with an event service to enable multiple devices to concurrently receive re-configuration without special synchronization logic.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于执行网络设备供应和配置的方法，以及自动和以可靠的方式将其他信息传送到网络设备。 配置服务从网络设备接收请求以提供配置信息。 配置服务从存储位置例如目录服务检索表示配置的模板。 配置服务还检索特定于设备的一个或多个参数值。 基于检索到的值，为模板中的通用参数实例化设备特定的值。 最终的配置使用XML标签以XML格式存储，以分隔配置命令，经过验证，检查格式和语法。 可靠的传输协议将配置信息携带到设备。 在设备上，配置代理语法检查嵌入式配置信息，然后将配置信息应用于设备。 因此，可以远程完成自动网络配置，而不需要技术熟练的技术人员访问客户驻地来执行配置。 该过程可以与事件服务集成，以使多个设备能够同时接收重新配置而无需特殊的同步逻辑。

公开(公告)号：US08289873B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-16

申请号：US12606091

申请日：2009-10-26

申请人： Arnold Stamler ,  Ikramullah Mohammad

发明人： Arnold Stamler ,  Ikramullah Mohammad

IPC分类号： G01R31/08

CPC分类号： G06Q10/087

摘要： A method of provisioning modular network devices is described. A generic configuration is placed on a device; the configuration comprises commands for configuring interfaces associated the device. At the device, each interface associated with the device is configured with at least one command associated with the configuration. The device then attempts to connect with a management point through the current interface. If the current interface can connect to the management point, then an inventory of all interfaces associated with the device is self-initiated and automatically communicated by the device to the management point. In other embodiments, based on the inventory information, a configuration template containing relative interface references may be resolved into a permanent device configuration that includes absolute interface references. As a result, modular network devices in which interfaces of various types are installed at different slot locations may acquire a permanent configuration automatically from a remote management station.

摘要翻译： 描述了提供模块化网络设备的方法。 通用配置放置在设备上; 该配置包括用于配置与设备相关联的接口的命令。 在设备处，与设备相关联的每个接口配置有至少一个与该配置相关联的命令。 设备然后尝试通过当前界面与管理点进行连接。 如果当前接口可以连接到管理点，则与该设备相关联的所有接口的清单都将自动启动，并由设备自动传送到管理点。 在其他实施例中，基于清单信息，可以将包含相对接口引用的配置模板解析为包括绝对接口引用的永久设备配置。 结果，其中各种类型的接口安装在不同插槽位置的模块化网络设备可以从远程管理站自动获取永久配置。

公开(公告)号：US07395322B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-01

申请号：US11404397

申请日：2006-04-14

申请人： Andrew Harvey ,  Ikramullah Mohammad ,  Leo Pereira ,  Tohru Kao

发明人： Andrew Harvey ,  Ikramullah Mohammad ,  Leo Pereira ,  Tohru Kao

IPC分类号： G06F15/16 ,  G06F15/173 ,  G06F15/177

CPC分类号： H04L67/303 ,  H04L67/025 ,  H04L67/125

摘要： A system and an apparatus are disclosed for carrying out automatic network device provisioning and configuration. A configuration service receives a request from a network device to provide configuration information. The configuration service retrieves a template describing the device configuration, where the template associates one symbolic reference to one parameter that may receive values specific to particular devices. Based at least on the symbolic reference and the request, the configuration service retrieves a value of the parameter that is specific to the network device. A device-specific instance of the configuration information is created and stored based at least one the template and the value of the parameter. The configuration information is stored in XML format and conforms to an XML DTD.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于执行自动网络设备供应和配置的系统和装置。 配置服务从网络设备接收请求以提供配置信息。 配置服务检索描述设备配置的模板，其中模板将一个符号引用与可能接收特定设备特定值的一个参数相关联。 至少基于符号引用和请求，配置服务检索特定于网络设备的参数的值。 基于模板和参数值中的至少一个创建并存储配置信息的设备特定实例。 配置信息以XML格式存储，并符合XML DTD。

公开(公告)号：US20100042708A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-18

申请号：US12606091

申请日：2009-10-26

申请人： Arnold Stamler ,  Ikramullah Mohammad

发明人： Arnold Stamler ,  Ikramullah Mohammad

IPC分类号： G06F15/177

CPC分类号： G06Q10/087

摘要： A method of provisioning modular network devices is described. A generic configuration is placed on a device; the configuration comprises commands for configuring interfaces associated the device. At the device, each interface associated with the device is configured with at least one command associated with the configuration. The device then attempts to connect with a management point through the current interface. If the current interface can connect to the management point, then an inventory of all interfaces associated with the device is self-initiated and automatically communicated by the device to the management point. In other embodiments, based on the inventory information, a configuration template containing relative interface references may be resolved into a permanent device configuration that includes absolute interface references. As a result, modular network devices in which interfaces of various types are installed at different slot locations may acquire a permanent configuration automatically from a remote management station.

摘要翻译： 描述了提供模块化网络设备的方法。 通用配置放置在设备上; 该配置包括用于配置与设备相关联的接口的命令。 在设备处，与设备相关联的每个接口配置有至少一个与该配置相关联的命令。 设备然后尝试通过当前界面与管理点进行连接。 如果当前接口可以连接到管理点，则与该设备相关联的所有接口的清单都将自动启动，并由设备自动传送到管理点。 在其他实施例中，基于清单信息，可以将包含相对接口引用的配置模板解析为包括绝对接口引用的永久设备配置。 结果，其中各种类型的接口安装在不同插槽位置的模块化网络设备可以从远程管理站自动获取永久配置。

公开(公告)号：US07631055B1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-08

申请号：US10422227

申请日：2003-04-23

申请人： Arnold Stamler ,  Ikramullah Mohammad

发明人： Arnold Stamler ,  Ikramullah Mohammad

IPC分类号： G06F15/177 ,  G06F15/16

CPC分类号： G06Q10/087

摘要： A method of provisioning modular network devices is described. A generic configuration is placed on a device; the configuration comprises commands for configuring interfaces associated the device. At the device, each interface associated with the device is configured with at least one command associated with the configuration. The device then attempts to connect with a management point through the current interface. If the current interface can connect to the management point, then an inventory of all interfaces associated with the device is self-initiated and automatically communicated by the device to the management point. In other embodiments, based on the inventory information, a configuration template containing relative interface references may be resolved into a permanent device configuration that includes absolute interface references. As a result, modular network devices in which interfaces of various types are installed at different slot locations may acquire a permanent configuration automatically from a remote management station.

摘要翻译： 描述了提供模块化网络设备的方法。 通用配置放置在设备上; 该配置包括用于配置与设备相关联的接口的命令。 在设备处，与设备相关联的每个接口配置有至少一个与该配置相关联的命令。 设备然后尝试通过当前界面与管理点进行连接。 如果当前接口可以连接到管理点，则与该设备相关联的所有接口的清单都将自动启动，并由设备自动传送到管理点。 在其他实施例中，基于清单信息，可以将包含相对接口引用的配置模板解析为包括绝对接口引用的永久设备配置。 结果，其中各种类型的接口安装在不同插槽位置的模块化网络设备可以从远程管理站自动获取永久配置。

公开(公告)号：US20060190575A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-24

申请号：US11404397

申请日：2006-04-14

申请人： Andrew Harvey ,  Ikramullah Mohammad ,  Leo Pereira ,  Tohru Kao

发明人： Andrew Harvey ,  Ikramullah Mohammad ,  Leo Pereira ,  Tohru Kao

IPC分类号： G06F15/177

CPC分类号： H04L67/303 ,  H04L67/025 ,  H04L67/125

摘要： A system and an apparatus are disclosed for carrying out automatic network device provisioning and configuration. A configuration service receives a request from a network device to provide configuration information. The configuration service retrieves a template describing the device configuration, where the template associates one symbolic reference to one parameter that may receive values specific to particular devices. Based at least on the symbolic reference and the request, the configuration service retrieves a value of the parameter that is specific to the network device. A device-specific instance of the configuration information is created and stored based at least one the template and the value of the parameter. The configuration information is stored in XML format and conforms to an XML DTD.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于执行自动网络设备供应和配置的系统和装置。 配置服务从网络设备接收请求以提供配置信息。 配置服务检索描述设备配置的模板，其中模板将一个符号引用与可能接收特定设备特定值的一个参数相关联。 至少基于符号引用和请求，配置服务检索特定于网络设备的参数的值。 基于模板和参数值中的至少一个创建并存储配置信息的设备特定实例。 配置信息以XML格式存储，并符合XML DTD。