| 摘要 |
<p>The present invention relates to a method, a unit and a computer program product for providing topology awareness information within an IP network comprises a central node and a plurality of routers, wherein the probe is implemented in a router within said IP network and the probe belongs to a topology awareness system, that comprises: means for obtaining and maintaining relationship with other probes within the IP network, means for collecting information about other network elements e.g. routers and switches, means for communicating topology information with the central node of the topology awareness system, and means for obtaining information concerning local resources on the router where said probe is implemented.</p> |
