Patent ID: 6360258
Filing Date: 2002-03-19
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
A method for forming packet data units with object identifiers (OIDs), the OIDs being packet specific for a particular request in an object management system using SNMP (simple network management protocol) attributes, the object management system including a plurality of objects and procedures for accessing the objects, the object management system being accessible over a network and associated with a network-attached device, the method comprising the steps of:providing the object management system with a plurality of classes providing descriptions of things that can be accessed, a SnmpSessions class establishing connection between the object management system and connected devices, call back arguments received at the network management station from the device and a SNMP application programmer interface (API) providing elements needed for connection; extending a SnmpRequest class for extending the API to allow a plurality of objects to be sent or retrieved in a same single packet data unit (PDU) to reduce network traffic; and forming a SNMP packet data unit (PDU) comprised of a plurality of object identifiers (OIDs), the OIDs being packet specific for a particular request.