| 摘要 |
<p>A system and method are disclosed for acquiring network performance data. A mission server (120) is connected to a network (115), and is operative to interface with clients (110) to define and receive requests for a mission. The mission as defined includes operations that require participation in the network (115) by devices connected to a plurality of segments (131, 132, 133) at a plurality of locations within the network. A plurality of sentries (141, 142, 143) are provided on devices connected to the segments of the network (115) at locations within the network (115) so that the devices are operative to participate in the network from the segments of the network (115) at their locations. The sentries (141, 142, 143) are then operative to support the mission by participating in the network through the devices. A request for a mission is received at the mission server (120) to the sentries required to execute the mission. The operations of the mission are executed by the sentries and the result of the operations are communicated from the sentries to the mission server. The result of the mission is determined from the results of the operations.</p> |
