Q Data Distribution has announced the availability of Nortel Networks online Router Management Labs (RML). The RML configuration tools and support facilities, available at
http://www,nortelnetworkds.com/rml
, provide free and unlimited access to router management support for all visitors.
"Creating easy access to open, scriptable, text-based software utilities, Nortel Networks RML, is designed to simplify the labor-intensive configuration, monitoring and reporting tasks typical of large network installations," explained Q Data Distribution product manager Anton van Bers.
Customers benefiting from the online RML include those who are deploying or maintaining a large Bay RS router network, and require the productive roll-out of new networks or the efficient upgrade of existing networks. RML`s easy access through Web allows network administrators and operations managers to utilise network management tools that provide scalable solutions for the carrier and managed service provider environment.
"When a bank is faced with the challenge of upgrading a 1000 router network, they can immediately turn to the facilities provided by the Router Management Lab," he noted
The flexibility of the tools allows users to create a fully customised application, which automatically upgrades the router`s software suite at predetermined times, dramatically simplifying and speeding up the deployment. Network management staff is thus free to focus on other important activities.
The tools available through RML allow a central site to create and customise router configuration files and flash cards that can then be directly deployed on Bay RS routers, RML`s online tools focus on increased ease-of-use, device monitoring and reporting, while reducing the time it takes to manage the inevitable changes that happen with every network.
Service providers who have installed the software utilities, such as MCL Worldcom, have seen significant benefits including scaling a configuration proves that would have taken two days down to about two hours.
"Improving the productivity of the staff responsible for deploying and maintaining router-based networks is critical. RML offers rapid generation of configuration data for networks roll-out, and saves valuable time in the deployment of new services and installations," said van Bers.
It also enable the development of custom applications, enhances customers existing network management capabilities, and allows for centralized management and manipulation of configuration data.
"RML online capabilities are also critical in giving network operators the tools necessary for bringing an existing network of routers into Y2K compliance in a productive, timely manner," he added.
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