Network Management Framework Based on Active Network Technique

The active networks approach has been presented as an alternative technology for solving several problems in conventional networks, mainly in the network management area. In this paper, we present an active network-based network management framework which shows the advantages of network programmability. It is designed to actively manage both traditional and active networks, and be incrementally deployed in existing networks. We explain the design and implementation of active node, discuss the Code Distribution Scheme which is based on mobile code, demand loading, and caching techniques. We also explore the general management scheme of this framework.