NETWORK CONFIGURATION USING CONFIGURATION PARAMETER INHERITANCE

摘要

In a network, a hierarchy of network element classes is identified in which members of a network element class share common configuration parameters. A sub-class of a network element class inherits configuration parameters from the parent network element class. At least part of the hierarchy of network element classes is presented on a computer display to facilitate navigation and management of configuration parameters.(706) Management of configuration parameters may include editing configuration parameters of existing network elements, generating reports of configuration parameters and configuring new network elements. (714)