AdventNet Enhances Next Generation Java Based Network Management Framework.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 2000 AdventNet today announced the release of an enhanced version of its widely used network management framework AdventNet Web NMS See NetWare Management System. Release 2.2. This release further reinforces AdventNet leadership in empowering network management developers to rapidly deliver sophisticated management solutions for the new generation of networks. Advent, Inc., the Internet Management Infrastructure Company(TM) is the leading provider of next generation network management software based on the Web and Java technologies with numerous design wins. The new release includes enhancements and new capabilities in every module, most notably in Configuration Management. The new Configuration Management capabilities provide enhanced control and application of configuration operations by leveraging XML XML in full Extensible Markup Language. Markup language developed to be a simplified and more structural version of SGML. It incorporates features of HTML (e.g., hypertext linking), but is designed to overcome some of HTML's limitations. technology. They include configuration of multiple devices, parameters and protocols in a single operation, persistent storage of operations for scheduled execution, and immediate configurable updates of network databases. The new capabilities also provide users with more comprehensive control over their network resources. In addition, this release provides improved integration of multi-protocol device configuration screens generated by AdventNet Management Builder or other tools. Some of the significant capabilities of AdventNet Web NMS Release 2.2 include: -- Enhanced development productivity through new development tools like NAR Utilities, Migration tool, XML Conversion tool and new documentation -- Improved customization through support for dynamic configuration of filters and parsers -- Enhanced flexibility for custom client development with new client Session Beans -- Simplified network and device topology modeling that include new support for containment and grouping of managed objects -- New features in all modules, including network topology, discovery, maps, fault, performance, and configuration -- Full internationalization support for 16-bit charset languages viz. Chinese, Japanese etc. "Relentless competition and unprecedented technology changes are compelling Networking OEMs, ISVs and service providers to enhance their solution capabilities while reducing the development time significantly," said Kumar Padmini, vice president, sales and marketing at AdventNet. "However, AdventNet Web NMS with its advanced Internet Management Infrastructure(TM) that include off-the-shelf functionality and easy-to-use customization tools has continued to empower such vendors and service providers to provide comprehensive manageability solutions Manageability solutions refer to a range of software available to monitor and maintain a computer system in good working condition. These software can be divided into hardware monitoring and software monitoring solutions. rapidly." The AdventNet Web NMS is a highly customizable, carrier-class Internet Management Infrastructure(TM) platform designed from the ground-up based on new Internet See Web 2.0 and Internet2. technologies. Trusted by a large number of networking, telecom, application vendors, and solution providers around the world, its technology and ease-of-development appeal range across many markets. It includes a comprehensive suite of Java based development tools, frameworks, modules and APIs that provide support for many operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. and facilitate integration with multiple network management platforms. Some of the key functions available with AdventNet Web NMS include: -- Auto-discovery, topology database, network and device maps -- Intuitive and extensible modeling of the network and device topology -- Intelligent fault management with correlation -- Customizable and extensible performance management -- Policy based A decision made by any software application that is based on the policy (rules and regulations) of the organization. See policy and COPS. management for efficient and effective use of resources -- Configuration Management enhancing control over provisioning network resources -- Highly customizable and extensible HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. and Java client support -- North-bound interface support for SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. , TL 1, CORBA (Common Object Request Broker Architecture) A software-based interface from the Object Management Group (OMG) that allows software modules (objects) to communicate with each other no matter where they are located on a private network or the global and XML -- Multiple southbound management protocols supported that include SNMP, TL 1 and CORBA AdventNet Web NMS has become the infrastructure of choice for developing scalable, multi-tier, Java based management solutions in the networking and telecom industry. As with all AdventNet software, the AdventNet Web NMS Release 2.2 is available for download from AdventNet web site at www.adventnet.com. About AdventNet, Inc. AdventNet, the Internet Management Infrastructure Company(TM), is the worldwide leader in providing Web and Java based network management software for OEMs, service providers, integrators and ISVs. Ease of use, scalability, reliability, and extensive customizability are the hallmarks of AdventNet products. AdventNet products are powering solutions in many fast growing market segments that include e-commerce application management, optical networking Communications between computers, telephones and other electronic devices using light. An optical network is far more reliable and has far greater potential transmission capacity than networking in the electrical domain. See optical fiber. , cable modem cable modem Modem used to convert analog data signals to digital form and vise versa, for transmission or receipt over cable television lines, especially for connecting to the Internet. , DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary , storage management, web hosting Making a Web site available on the Internet. Many ISPs host a few personal Web pages for an individual at no additional cost above the monthly service fee, but the address is subordinate to the ISP; for example, www.friendlyisp.com/pat_smith. and management service providers (MSPs). AdventNet enables superior solutions with rapid time to market advantages and all the benefits of new Internet technologies. AdventNet has offices in San Jose, Calif.; Edison, N.J.; and Chennai, India; with over 175 employees and more than 400 customers. For more information call 925/924-9500 or visit http://www.adventnet.com. Note to Editors: AdventNet, The Internet Management Infrastructure Company, and AdventNet Web NMS are trademarks of AdventNet, Inc. Java is the trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. All other trademarks are property of the respective companies with which they are associated. |
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