WebNMS Framework 5 Frequently Asked Questions
- What is WebNMS Framework?
- What markets (or customers) doesWebNMS Framework serve?
- What are the System Requirements for running WebNMS Framework server?
- What is the process of licensing a copy of WebNMS Framework?
- Which Java Version is suitable for using WebNMS Framework?
- Does WebNMS Framework support Internationalization?
- What are the core Management services offered by
WebNMS Framework?
- What development platforms are supported by WebNMS Framework?
- What is the communication mechanism between the
WebNMS Framework client and server?
- Does WebNMS Framework provide a secured communication
over Internet and other TCP/IP networks?
- What are the different types of clients that WebNMS Framework provides?
- What are the different Southbound Management Protocols
supported by WebNMS Framework?
- Where are the error and output logs of WebNMS Framework stored?
- I am unable to change the port number for connecting
to the server (it is always 9090). Any suggestion?
1.What is WebNMS Framework?
WebNMS Framework is a modular, three-tier, protocol-neutral framework
written in Java that serves as a foundation for building full-fledged,
feature filled web-based network and element management systems.
It consists of a Server component and a Client component. The Java-based
server runs as an application and connects to SNMP and other data
sources of the back end, hooks on to any JDBC-compliant database
for data storage, and connects these resources to web-based clients.
The clients are Java applets running in web browsers as well as
in HTML pages.
The WebNMS Framework performs auto discovery of network resources,
trap reception and event logging, alerts, event correlation, SNMP
MIB loading and browsing, data collection, and reports. It comes
integrated with a web-server for connecting to browser-based clients.
The WebNMS Framework provides APIs for accessing the network database,
events and alerts, maps, and reports. These APIs enable developers
to build network management solutions.
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2. What markets does WebNMS Framework serve?
WebNMS Framework is used to build network and element management
solutions. It provides foundation on which
- Network Equipment Vendors can build element and network management
systems.
- Telecom Carriers can build custom network management solutions.
- ISVs, Integrators, andEnterprises can build application and
network management solutions.
- Service Providers can build Operation Support Systems (OSS).
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3.What are the System Requirements needed for
running WebNMS Framework server?
We recommend at least a 2.0 GHz Pentium with 1 GB RAM or Higher and a
minimum disk free space of 200 MB after installation.
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4. What is the process of licensing a copy of
WebNMS Framework?
There are two types of licenses for WebNMS Framework
Trial User License
Permanent License
WebNMS Framework provides an Evaluation period of 45 days on the trial
copy. The trial user license is bundled with the product and is
valid for a period of 45 days from the date of installation. The
evaluation copy is a fully functional version of the product. WebNMS Framework
provides a Registered License after you purchase the product.
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5.Which Java Version is suitable for using WebNMS Framework?
The minimum requirement is JRE 1.5. For the convenience of the user JRE
1.6 is bundled with WebNMS Framework (5.0).
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6.Does WebNMS Framework support Internationalization?
Yes. WebNMS Framework supports server-side and client-side internationalization
in all types of Clients - Web Client, Java Applciation Client, Applet
Client,and Web Start Client.
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7.What are the core Management services offered
by WebNMS Framework?
- Logging service
- Scheduling service
- Persistence service
- Transaction service
- Management services for
- Discovery
- Maps
- Fault Management
- Configuration Management
- Performance Management
- Provisioning
- Security service
- Fail over service
- Policy Service
- Backup Service
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8. What development platforms are supported by
WebNMS Framework?
WebNMS Framework 5 includes WebNMS Framework Studio tools - with provides plugin
for Eclipse IDE for developing applications on WebNMS Framework. Also
provides a suite of tools for complete lifecycle support from design to
deployment. Borland JBuilder can also be used.
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9. What is the communication mechanism between
the WebNMS Framework client and server?
By default, WebNMS Framework provides a common communication connection
which uses either TCP or RMI for communication between the WebNMS Framework Client and FE Server. Facility is available to plug in custom
protocol into the Communication Framework.
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10. Does WebNMS Framework provide a secured
communication over Internet and other TCP/IP networks?
Yes. WebNMS Framework provides secured communication between CLIENT
(HTML & Java) and SERVER.
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11. What are the different types of clients that
WebNMS Framework provides?
WebNMS Framework provides three types of clients:
- Application client - started from console
- Browser client - started from browser. This in turn can be a
- Java UI (Applet client)
- HTML UI
- Java Web Start client
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12.What are the different Southbound Management
Protocols supported by WebNMS Framework?
The Different Southbound Management Protocols supported by WebNMS Framework are
- SNMP
- TL1
- CLI/Telnet
- CORBA
- XML
- Proprietory Protocols
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13.Where are the error and output logs of WebNMS Framework stored?
By default, the error and out. put logs of WebNMS Framework are
stored in stderr.txt, stdout.txt,
nmsout.txt,nmserr.txt files in <WebNMS Framework Home>/logs directory.
Questions
14. I am unable to change the port number for
connecting to the server (it is always 9090). Suggestions?
Port number can be changed in the setEnv script available under
<WebNMS Framework_HOME> using the parameter WEBSERVER_PORT.
NOTE: For any technical questions on the product, visit
the Online Knowledge Base
or, write to us at nms-support@webnms.com.
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