Component-based distributed network management

Computer networks such as the Internet, intranets, and extranet are becoming the lifeline of business, entertainment, education and government information dissemination. The growth of networks in size, heterogeneity, functionality and the demand for its high availability require an efficient, scalable, dynamic network management model. Prevalent centralized network management has failed to meet the challenges of today's networks for several years. The flexible, scalable, and dynamic management architecture is inevitable for the next generation of network management. This paper addresses the above issues through components-based distributed management paradigm that provides optimal solutions (e.g., reusability, scalability, and flexibility) through dynamic plug-and-play of management components. The component approach complements dynamic and client/server-based management through a well-defined component architecture.