A visualisation technique for network topology transformation within MonALISA monitoring framework. (8th June 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Damian, Andrei; Costan, Alexandru; Cristea, Valentin; Legrand, Iosif
• Is Part Of: International journal of grid and utility computing. Volume 2:Number 2(2011)
• Page Start: 119
• Page End: 129
• Publication Date: 2011-06-08
• Subjects: distributed systems -- service monitoring -- network topology -- high-speed networks -- graph representation -- grid computing -- utility computing -- visualisation -- network monitoring; Electronic data processing -- Distributed processing -- Periodicals; Electronic commerce -- Management -- Computer programs -- Periodicals; 004.605
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1741-847X

Abstract

Assessing the network topology and the stability of the links over time proves essential for dealing with many issues of distributed systems. In this paper we present a technique for creating and representing a network topology history. We detail our experience with the implementation of this tool and its integration within the MonALISA framework – a complex dynamic service monitoring system. We illustrate and evaluate its functionality by monitoring high-speed networks, like UltraLight.