Web-based network management tools for U.S. Navy mission-centric applications

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by  Andalis, Eric L

NPS ARCHIVE
1997.09
ANDALIS, E.
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL
Monterey, California
THESIS
WEB-BASED NETWORK MANAGEMENT TOOLS
FOR NAVY
U.S.
MISSION-CENTRIC APPLICATIONS
by
Eric L. Andalis
September, 1997
Thesis Advisor: Rex A. Buddenberg
Second Reader: Suresh Sridhar
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The purposeofthis thesis is to propose aWeb-based interface solution to the Navy's mission-centric network
management needs. A Web-based interfaceprovides an easy to manipulate, universal client thatcan beaccessed from any desktop
that is connected to the Internet. A Web-based interfacecan bedesigned to showdecision-makers and managers the status of
network-centric information and how itaffects the mission ofNavy units.
This thesis also briefly describes basic network management techniques and the use ofthe Navy's Automated Digital
Networking System (ADNS). As the Navy adopts a network-centric approach forevery day business, including warfighting,
network management becomes extremely critical. Commercial products can't fulfill all Navy specific requirements. The use of
the Web is a solution to provide mission-centric network management information to the manager and decision-maker in an easy-
to-use environment.
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Network Management, Web-based NetworkManagement, Automated Digital Network System,
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WEB-BASED NETWORK MANAGEMENT TOOLS FOR U.S. NAVY MISSION-
CENTRIC APPLICATIONS
Eric L. Andalis
Lieutenant, United States Navy
B.A., University ofCalifornia, San Diego, 1989
Submitted in partial fulfillment ofthe
requirements for the degree of
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
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ABSTRACT
The purpose of this thesis is to propose a Web-based interface solution to the
Navy's mission-centric network management needs. A Web-based interface provides an
easy to manipulate, universal client that can be accessed from any desktop that is
connected to the Internet. A Web-based interface can be designed to show decision-
makers and managers the status of network-centric information and how it affects the
mission ofNavy units.
This thesis also briefly describes basic network management techniques and the
use ofthe Navy's Automated Digital Networking System (ADNS). As the Navy adopts a
network-centric approach for every day business, including warfighting, network
management becomes extremely critical. Commercial products can't fulfill all Navy
specific requirements. The use of the Web is a solution to provide mission-centric
network management information to the manager and decision-maker in an easy-to-use
environment.
VI
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
I. 1
PROBLEM STATEMENT
H. 3
NETWORKMANAGEGMENT
m. 5
NETWORK MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
A. 5
NETWORK MANAGEMENT AREAS
B. 6
NETWORK MANAGEMENT PROTOCOLS
C. 7
SNMP
1. 9
SNMPv2
2. 13
3. Remote Network Monitoring (RMON) 15
4. Common Management Information Service (CMIS) 17
5. Common Management Information Protocol (CMIP) 19
WEB-BASED NETWORK MANAGEMENT
D. 19
1. Universal Graphic User Interface (GUI) 20
2. Inexpensive Solution to Present Information 21
3. Protocols ForWeb-based Network Management 22
4. Future Implications ofWeb-based Tools 23
IV. AUTOMATED DIGITAL NETWORKING SYSTEM (ADNS) 25
A. INTRODUCTION 25
B. WHAT IS ADNS GOOD FOR? 26
C. WHAT DOES ADNS DO? 27
1. Load Sharing 27
2. Cost Effective Bandwidth 27
3. Leverages the Existing Internet 28
4. Flexibility 28
HOW DOES ADNS WORK?
D. 28
ADNS ADVANTAGES
E. 30
1. Removing Humans From the Loop 30
2. Load Sharing 30
3. Optimal Use ofBandwidth 30
4. Communications Agility 31
5. Transparency ofInstallation and Use 31
6. Logistics 31
7. Ease ofUpgrade 32
8. Single Point for Communications Management 32
9. Ability to Transmit All Types ofData 32
ADNS DISADVANTAGES
F. 32
G. ADNS OPERATIONAL DESCRIPTION 33
1. Routing Protocols 34
2. Logical Organization 35
3. Key Features/Functions ofADNS 37
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H. ADNS INTEGRATED NETWORK MANAGEMENT 43
1. Local Control Center (LCC) 45
2. Autonomous System Control Center (ASCC) 48
3. Network Operations Center (NOC) 49
4. Network Management Tools 49
HARDWARE
52
I.
LAN 52
1.
2. Router 52
3. CRIU (Channel Access Protocol to Router Interface Unit) 52
4. CAP (Channel Access Protocol) 52
5. Cryptographic Device 52
6. Modem 52
7. Connectivity Media 52
CONCLUSION 52
J.
V. WEB-BASED MISSION-CENTRIC NETWORK MANAGEMENT
PROTOTYPE TOOL FOR ADNS 55
A. MISSION-CENTRIC NETWORK MANAGEMENT 55
1 Commercial Products Not Available for Specific Navy
Requirements 56
2. The Use ofCommercial Business Practices 56
WEB-BASED PROTOTYPE FOR MISSION-CENTRIC NETWORK
B.
MANAGEMENT
57
C. PROTOTYPE IMPLEMENTATION 59
1. Interface for the Local Control Center (LCC) 60
2. Interface for the Autonomous System Control Center (ASCC) 65
3. Interface for the Naval Operations Center (NOC) 70
WEBMASTER
D. 71
THE COMMUNICATIONS PLAN (COMMPLAN)
VI. 73
A. INFORMATION FLOW UP THE HIERARCHY 74
B. INFORMATION FLOW DOWN TO SUBORDINATES 75
VH. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 77
CONCLUSIONS
A. 77
RECOMMENDATIONS
B. 77
APPENDIX A. NETWORK MANAGEMENT ISSUES REQUIRING FURTHER
CLARIFICATION AND RESEARCH 79
A. STEPPING OUT OF THE BOX 79
B. CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER (CIO) 79
C. PROPER EDUCATION AND TRAINING 80
APPENDIX SAMPLE WEB PAGES FROM PROTOTYPE
B. 8
LIST OF REFERENCES 107
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