Automation of tool installation and administration in heterogeneous computer networks becomes of increasing importance with the availability of complex computer networks. This article introduces a new approach for dynamic network tool management by combining a well established standard for network administration (SNMP) with concepts similar to JINI. The concepts are outlined by the example of the integration and management of design tools for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). A final discussion of alternative approaches focuses on existing XML-based description languages.
Print ISSN: 1611-2776
Volume: 44, 03/2002
Pages: 128