  Complex Dynamic Networks can be exploited in solving problems where
traditional solutions may not be sufficient. The increasing complexity of
computer networks imposes problems to the current network management solutions.
In this context, network management is an example of a research area that could
benefit from the use of CDNs. However, the consistency of state of management
data among the elements that build management CDNs (management nodes) is an
important challenge. Traditional mechanisms to maintain consistency of these
states are supported by some centralization which wastes some desirable
properties of CDNs (e.g., robustness). In contrast to these mechanisms, we
propose a distributed, scalable and robust mechanism to maintain the
consistency of state of management data in management CDNs. Our mechanism
introduces multi-agent truth maintenance features and communication strategies
based on dynamic process to provide consistency maintenance of state of
management data. We developed a model of a management CDN on Peersim simulator
to perform experiments. Besides, 2 case studies are presented. The result
obtained supports our scalability and robustness claims.

Networking and Internet Architecture