Automatic connections manager

摘要

A system for computing connection definitions comprising a route of network elements and links and timeslots for implementing the connection on the route's links. The system may utilize existing applications for generating routes between a source and destination node in a generic network and existing applications for finding timeslots on the route. In order to use existing applications, the system comprises management components for converting input/output data to the applications. The system presents a user with a list of possible connection definitions for connection requests, allowing the user to select which connection definition to implement. The system may be used for planning initial connections in a network or for adding connections in a network in which connections are already implemented.