B.1 Causal relationship analysis - advanced consideration

Causal Engine technology provides the following advanced features:

• Uses the NmsApa (NMS Active Problem Analyzer) JBoss service to analyze your network

• Uses a model-based approach to RCA

  - Models the behavioral relationship between managed objects.

  - Uses an object model in addition to event causality to drive analysis.

  - Determines root cause and impact based on the MINCAUSE algorithm.

  - Effectively handles ambiguity and partial symptoms.

• Is dynamic

  - Actively solicits symptoms during analysis.

  - Reacts dynamically to topology changes.

• Is extendable

  - Employs a hierarchy of modules (import/export).

  - Provides an end-to-end diagnosis of network faults.

  - Provides the ability to add rule sets in future offerings.

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