Inventors:
John F. Hamner - Pleasant Grove UT
Sandra Janich - Salt Lake City UT
Brian D. Sevy - Lehi UT
Dzung D. Tran - Beaverton OR
Frank K. Welch - Portland OR
Assignee:
Intel Corporation - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
G06F 1730
Abstract:
A computer-implemented method of managing a computer network including a plurality of devices is provided, wherein a plurality of network management tasks are performable upon the devices. Data is gathered about a present configuration of the network, including the types of devices in the network, the quantity of each type of device present in the network, the relationships between the devices, and the tasks performable upon each of the devices. The data is then stored in a database representing a network map. A display is generated corresponding to the network map using the data in the database. The display shows an association of the devices with the tasks performable on the devices using bitmap representations of the devices and tasks. The display may include hierarchical, schematic, or geographical representations of the devices on the network. The devices are organized into a plurality of groups.