User interface and policy loading aspects of a policy-based, outsourced, network management system. In one aspect, a user selects policies using a graphical user interface (GUI) with a two paned window having a tree view of the policies in one pane. In another aspect, the policies are (1) created in...http://www.google.com/patents/US20070016591?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20070016591 - Selection and storage of policies in network management