OpsXML Server is an
extensible platform to provide true end to end operations automation. The
Server consists of the following major components that all interact over a
messaging bus.
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Discovery engine: Provides a way to auto discover IP networks and classify
devices
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Policy Server: Provides a mechanism to schedule operations and workflows
bases on events and rules
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Workflow Engine: Provides a way to create complex solutions that by
connecting operation tasks together including passing information between
connected operations.
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Data store Manager: Provides a seamless mechanism to normalize data queries
and updates between different types of relational databases as well as LDAP
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Scripting Engine: Takes XML metadata and input and generates logic.
- SNMP
Trap Receiver: Receives and interprets SNMP traps.
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Radius Server: Provides a mechanism to interpret and act on accounting
events
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Capability
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Advantage
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Built-in scheduling and policy
server
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Ability to poll and respond to
external events
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Built-in workflow and rule engine
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Ability to create logical flows
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Built-in protocol support
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Multiple ways to collect and parse
information
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Built-in role-based access control
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Segment tasks based on user roles
and access rights
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Built-in scripting engine
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Scalable, small foot print and fast
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Loose binding of user interface to
the automation and collection logic
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Allows the automation and
collection logic to be reused
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Device markup language in XML
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Allows for rapid development of
device specific collection logic
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IDE with real-time debugger for
workflows and operational logic
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Rapid development to respond to
changes in device firmware. Debug the solution not just the modules.
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