Patent ID: 8595625
Filing Date: 2013-11-26
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A network configuration apparatus facilitating the configuration of network entities comprising: a graphical user interface that includes a graphical template including at least two configurable administrator modifiable areas corresponding to template attributes; and a template handler that, (1) in response to a request to apply the template attributes, extracts the template attributes from the graphical template and sends messages to agents included in network elements, wherein the agents configure attributes of the network entities to match the extracted template attributes based on the messages, and (2) in response to the request to apply the template attributes and before sending the messages, checks the extracted template attributes for a valid configuration, by comparing attributes of the network entities with the extracted template attributes, wherein when the template handler checks the extracted template attributes for a valid configuration, the template handler compares attributes of a first selected network entity with the extracted template attributes, and if it is determined that the extracted template attributes are not permissible based on the comparison, the template handler skips the first selected network entity and compares attributes of a next selected network entity with the extracted template attributes, before sending the messages, and wherein at least one of the graphical user interface and the template handler are included in a computer, and the messages are sent based on the comparison.