AdventNet Enhances Next Generation Java Based Network Management
Framework
November 14, 2000, San Jose, CA
AdventNet today announced the release of an enhanced version of
its widely used network management framework AdventNet Web NMS Release
2.2. This release further reinforces AdventNet leadership in empowering
network management developers to rapidly deliver sophisticated management
solutions for the new generation of networks. AdventNet, Inc., the
Internet Management Infrastructure CompanyTM, is the
leading provider of next generation network management software
based on the Web and Java technologies with numerous design wins.
The new release includes enhancements and new capabilities in every
module, most notably in Configuration Management. The new Configuration
Management capabilities provide enhanced control and application
of configuration operations by leveraging XML technology. They include
configuration of multiple devices, parameters and protocols in a
single operation, persistent storage of operations for scheduled
execution, and immediate configurable updates of network databases.
The new capabilities also provide users with more comprehensive
control over their network resources. In addition, this release
provides improved integration of multi-protocol device configuration
screens generated by AdventNet Management Builder or other tools.
Some of the significant capabilities of AdventNet Web NMS Release
2.2 include:
Enhanced development productivity through new development tools
like NAR Utilities, Migration tool, XML Conversion tool and new
documentation
Improved customization through support for dynamic configuration
of filters and parsers
Enhanced flexibility for custom client development with new
client Session Beans
Simplified network and device topology modeling that include
new support for containment and grouping of managed objects
New features in all modules, including network topology, discovery,
maps, fault, performance, and configuration
Full internationalization support for 16-bit charset languages
viz. Chinese, Japanese etc.
"Relentless competition and unprecedented technology changes
are compelling Networking OEMs, ISVs and service providers to enhance
their solution capabilities while reducing the development time
significantly," said Kumar Padmini, vice president, sales and
marketing at AdventNet. "However, AdventNet Web NMS with its
advanced Internet Management Infrastructure(TM) that include off-the-shelf
functionality and easy-to-use customization tools has continued
to empower such vendors and service providers to provide comprehensive
manageability solutions rapidly."
The AdventNet Web NMS is a highly customizable, carrier-class
Internet Management Infrastructure(TM) platform designed from the
ground-up based on new Internet technologies. Trusted by a large
number of networking, telecom, application vendors, and solution
providers around the world, its technology and ease-of-development
appeal range across many markets. It includes a comprehensive suite
of Java based development tools, frameworks, modules and APIs that
provide support for many operating systems and facilitate integration
with multiple network management platforms. Some of the key functions
available with AdventNet Web NMS include:
Auto-discovery, topology database, network and device maps
Intuitive and extensible modeling of the network and device
topology
Intelligent fault management with correlation
Customizable and extensible performance management
Policy based management for efficient and effective use of resources
Configuration Management enhancing control over provisioning
network resources
Highly customizable and extensible HTML and Java client support
North-bound interface support for SNMP, TL 1, CORBA and XML
Multiple southbound management protocols supported that include
SNMP, TL 1 and CORBA
AdventNet Web NMS has become the infrastructure of choice for developing
scalable, multi-tier, Java based management solutions in the networking
and telecom industry. As with all AdventNet software, the AdventNet
Web NMS Release 2.2 is available for download from AdventNet web
site at www.webnms.com.
About AdventNet
AdventNet, the Internet Management Infrastructure Company(TM),
is the worldwide leader in providing Web and Java based network
management software for OEMs, service providers, integrators and
ISVs. Ease of use, scalability, reliability, and extensive customizability
are the hallmarks of AdventNet products. AdventNet products are
powering solutions in many fast growing market segments that include
e-commerce application management, optical networking, cable modem,
DSL, storage management, web hosting and management service providers
(MSPs). AdventNet enables superior solutions with rapid time to
market advantages and all the benefits of new Internet technologies.
AdventNet has offices in CA, Austin, New Jersey, Chennai, Singapore, Tokyo and Beijing. It has a well-trained partner base
around the globe and thousands of customers world-wide. For more
information call 925/924-9500 or visit www.webnms.com.
Note to Editors
AdventNet, The Internet Management Infrastructure Company, and
AdventNet Web NMS are trademarks of AdventNet, Inc. Java is the
trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. All other trademarks are property
of the respective companies with which they are associated.