Abstract : Network and system management paradigms have recently evolved towards flexible and lightweight integration approaches. These approaches are based on the transparent information-processing capabilities offered by both generous support for self-describing data enabled by XML as well as from the large base of existing underlying tools. BGP is, from a configuration point of view, one of the most complex protocols of the Internet and as such a very good validation environment for new management frameworks. This paper describes the practical experience gathered from the design, implementation and deployment of a comprehensive XML-based management architecture for the Border Router Gateway Protocol.
Vincent Cridlig, Humberto Abdelnur, Radu State, Olivier Festor. XBGP-MAN: A XML management architecture for BGP. International Journal of Network Management, Wiley, 2006, 16 (4), pp.295-309. ⟨10.1002/nem.600⟩. ⟨inria-00001223⟩