Graphical user interface for generic listing of managed objects

Abstract

Graphical user interface for generic listing of managed objects and methods for efficiently filtering and sorting a large number of managed objects of different object types are presented. A single context-sensitive listing form is employed, the operation and display of which changes dynamically according to the selection of a target object. Whenever the user changes the selected target object, the items of a list type menu change to display the applicable list types. An action menu and / or a context-sensitive tool bar changes based on the selected target object to provide quick access selected object type specific actions. The solution allows users to paste objects into the listing form, perform complex filtering based on the object type used, provide a quick assessment of list filtering effectiveness, and invoke appropriate actions on managed object hits. Advantages of the solution include enhanced complex context-sensitive filtering and sorting capabilities, improved performance in dealing with large lists as well a reduction in window management.

Description

Technical field [0001] The present invention relates to the management of a communication network through a graphical user interface in the context of network management provided by a network management system, and more particularly to a graphical user interface technology for filtering, displaying and outputting data related to a large number of managed network entities with improved efficiency. Background technique [0002] Network operators use network management systems to activate, configure, interact with, and deactivate equipment installed on-site. [0003] An exemplary way for a network operator to interact with field-installed equipment is to use devices provided by field-installed equipment to interact with it, where the field-installed equipment itself and its physical or virtual configurable sub-components are provided by the network The management system is modeled, and changes to the model or changes to the equipment installed on the site are synchronized with each ...

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Problems solved by technology

Proliferation of windows leads to reduced productivity as valuable time is spent managing the windows displayed on the network management system GUI

[0010] As managed communication networks become progressively more complex, network operators are increasingly less able to identify managed entities of interest

Also, the current implementation only allows determining whether a particular list function called is appropriate after that called list function has completed

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