Method for bridging multiple network views

摘要

Embodiments which utilize a topology view GUI with elements in each of storage and general network views which indicate the connection to the alternate network via an icon. Properly selecting the icon causes the topology view of the other network to appear. This method allows the connections between the networks to be readily viewed without cluttering either topology and allows quick context changes to occur at the same point.

主权项

1. A network management tool comprising:
a computer system including a processor and memory and coupled to first and second networks; and software stored on said computer system and causing said computer system to perform the method including:
providing a graphical user interface showing a first topology view of the first network, said first topology view including at least one icon representing elements of the first network and at least one linkage icon representing the second network interconnected to the first network;receiving a selection related to said at least one linkage icon representing the second network to indicate a desire to view the second network;providing a second topology view of the second network responsive to said receipt of the selection related to said at least one linkage icon representing the second network, said second topology view including at least one icon representing elements of the second network and at least one linkage icon representing the first network;receiving a selection related to said at least one linkage icon representing the first network to indicate a desire to view the first network;providing said first topology view of the first network responsive to said receipt of the selection related to said at least one linkage icon representing the first network;providing a log display of events relating to elements in the first network and the elements in the second network;receiving a selection related to an element of the second network indicate a desire to view the second network; andproviding said second topology view of the second network responsive to said receipt of the selection related to an element of the second network.