An SMIng-centric proxy agent for integrated monitoring and provisioning

The combined use of SNMP and policy based frameworks is growing very fast. From both an information model and programming interface point of view, an integrated view is highly desirable. Several approaches have been proposed so far in the information model sphere. We present the experience gained in using the SMIng (next generation structure of management information) approach for building an integrated management environment that provides seamless integration of both policy provisioning and MIB monitoring. The developed management environment has been deployed for managing an active network called FLAME, dedicated to dynamic IP monitoring.