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Ways to integrate NerveCenter with a network management platform

The two primary methods of integrating NerveCenter with a network management platform are:

• NerveCenter can receive node information from a network management platform

  A network management platform can add some or all of its managed nodes to NerveCenter's node list. Afterwards, NerveCenter remains synchronized with the platform to insure the information is as accurate as possible.

  A network management platform can also provide parent-child relationship information for any NerveCenter running the Downstream Alarm Suppression behavior models.

• NerveCenter can send informs to a network management platform

  NerveCenter users can design behavior models that will inform their network management platforms. Although NerveCenter can send SNMP traps, it can also send an Inform packet via TCP/IP which tends to be more reliable.

The following table illustrates how NerveCenter integrates with supported platforms:

How NerveCenter integrates with your network management platform

Platform	Node data	Inform recipient
HP OpenView Network Node Manager
HP IT/Operations
IBM NetView for AIX
Micromuse Netcool/OMNIbus
Computer Associates Unicenter TNG
Tivoli TME