Patent ID: 6317743
Filing Date: 2001-11-13
Classification: H04L,Y10S

Abstract:
A management information loader for use in connection with a management information server, the management information server using management information in connection with performing at least one management operation in connection with a network, the network comprising a plurality of interconnected devices, said management information loader comprising:A. an operator interface module configured to enable an operator to provide a management information file identification identifying at least one management information file containing management information to be used by the management information server;B. at least one compiler configured to convert at least one file from a current format to a common format; andC. a control module configured to receive the management information file identification from the operator interface module, retrieve the management information file identified by the management information file identification from a current storage location, control enabling the at least one compiler to facilitate any necessary conversion of the retrieved management information file from the current format to the common format, and load management information from the management information file in the common format into a working memory in the management information server.