i Maestro provides top layer control for the AIS network, sup- porting the functionality defined in IALA Recommendation A-124, Functionality of the AIS Service Management (ASM), Part V. It is a graphical display interface and configuration utility for According to the IALA document (IALA A-124, Section 6.2), "Since the AIS Service of a competent authority will, in most cases, comprise more than one LSS, PSS and fixed AIS station, there is a need for a top layer, which acts as a controlling entity Maestro monitors all AIS network components including status & failure of all components, warnings about failover and backup systems, user account status, and all other relevant events. From the single interface accessed via a web browser, Maestro users can monitor, maintain, and manage all elements of the AIS network. A comprehensive set of network Security features is also managed via Maestro. - Compliant with IALA A-124 AIS Service Ma- Maestro is an independent process that runs without affecting nagement. the other AIS services. The Target Viewer displays all AIS Device connections - Maestro provides a comprehensive toolset

Features & Functionality -Maestro users can monitor, maintain and manage all aspects of the AIS network, including: - Create, edit and delete user accounts and user groups; - Create, modify or delete permissions for users or user groups; - Control password security, such as minimum password length, etc. - Logical Shore Stations (LSS) - Manage all DataSwitch/LSS installations; - Create, change or remove data filters; - Check or change assignments of Base station to LSS. - Base stations - Manage all Base stations; - Force failover to redundant base stations. -Visual Network Overview -Traffic density;...