HOSTED PHYSICAL LAYER MANAGEMENT OR AUTOMATED INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM HAVING SOFTWARE ONLY CONFIGURATION AND/OR LOCAL HARDWARE APPLIANCE

摘要

One embodiment is directed to a software only hosted or cloud-based physical layer management (PLM) system. Another embodiment is directed to a hosted or cloud-based PLM system or Automated Infrastructure Management (AIM) system that uses a hardware appliance that is locally deployed in an enterprises network. Other embodiments are disclosed.