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Stephen Corley (BT). Agents in Network and Service Management (P712). DOT’98 Workshop. IS&N’98. Heidelberg, 1-2 September 1998. - To understand the practical implications and benefits of applying agent technology to Telecommunications Service and Network Management. Objective.
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Stephen Corley (BT) Agents in Network and Service Management (P712) DOT’98 Workshop IS&N’98 Heidelberg, 1-2 September 1998
- To understand the practical implications and benefits of applying agent technology to Telecommunications Service and Network Management Objective
- To understand the practical implications and benefits of applying agent technology to Telecommunications Service and Network Management Objective
Software Problem Management Configuration Management for Multi-party Co-operative Work Case Studies
Software Problem Management Using Agents
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Network Berlin London Turin
1. Desktop/on-line help agents 2. Automated diagnosis and repair 3. Support for helpdesk technicians How can agents help?
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User A Environment User B Environment MHA MHA Key MHA: Message Handler Agent CHSA: Content Handler Search Agent CHPA: Content Handler Provider Agent
User A Environment User B Environment (email+PS) MHA MHA Key MHA: Message Handler Agent CHSA: Content Handler Search Agent CHPA: Content Handler Provider Agent
User A Environment User B Environment (email+PS) (resend in W6/DOC) MHA MHA Key MHA: Message Handler Agent CHSA: Content Handler Search Agent CHPA: Content Handler Provider Agent
User A Environment User B Environment (email+PS) (resend in W6/DOC) (sorry) MHA MHA Key MHA: Message Handler Agent CHSA: Content Handler Search Agent CHPA: Content Handler Provider Agent
User A Environment User B Environment (email+PS) (resend in W6/DOC) (sorry) MHA MHA Key MHA: Message Handler Agent CHSA: Content Handler Search Agent CHPA: Content Handler Provider Agent CHPA CHPA CHPA CH CH CH
User A Environment User B Environment (email+PS) (resend in W6/DOC) (sorry) MHA MHA CHSA Key MHA: Message Handler Agent CHSA: Content Handler Search Agent CHPA: Content Handler Provider Agent CHSA CHPA CHPA CHPA CH CH CH
User A Environment User B Environment (email+PS) (resend in W6/DOC) (sorry) MHA MHA CHSA Key MHA: Message Handler Agent CHSA: Content Handler Search Agent CHPA: Content Handler Provider Agent CHSA CHPA CHPA CHPA CH CH CH
Java Java Intelligent Agent Componentware (JIAC) UNIX Internet Implementation
Technician Supported Problem Solving DB Problem Solving DB London Berlin Problem Solving DB Turin
AEA AEA DBA DBA Alter Ego Agent (AEA) DB DB Database Agent (DBA) (fail) Problem Solving DB
AEA AEA DBA DBA Alter Ego Agent (AEA) DB DB Diagnostic Search Agent (DSA) DSA Database Agent (DBA) (fail) Problem Solving DB
AEA AEA Arrange Meeting DBA DBA DB slight DB AEA DSA DBA Problem Solving DB
Java Voyager Version 2 Beta 1 Case-based reasoning UNIX Internet Implementation
Interworking User Environment MHA CHSA Problem Resolution Technician Environment DBA AEA DB DSA
NetworkProviderAgents ServiceProviderAgents Personal CommsAgent Network
NPA SPA NPA NPA PCA SPA NPA NPA Negotiate Request
NPA SPA NPA PCA SPA NPA Provisional Booking Offers
NPA SPA NPA PCA Sign Accept
NPA SPA NPA PCA Notify Notify Activate & Manage Network
Java Voyager Version 2 Beta 1, OrbixWeb 3.0, Visibroker 3.1 Ilog Rules for Java 1.0, JESS 4.0 Bongo 1.1 NetMeeting UNIX, Windows Internet, ISDN (P715 ESP) Implementation
Summary Problem Management - Automated PrototypingExperiments and Experiences Results and Recommend -ations - Technician Supported Configuration Management Now Q199
Conclusion software distribution interaction with human users automated problem solving co-operation among agents search strategies Network and Service Management contract negotiation interaction with host resources integration with traditional AI techniques diary management security
How do agents find each other? Is there anyone out there?
Agent Oriented Design Versus Agent Oriented Implementationa) “request connect A B”b) message (“request connect A B”)c) request (connect A B)d) connect (A B)