Network management interface for heterogeneous data networks and system using the same

An apparatus for managing network objects in a heterogeneous network, a network management system and a network management apparatus are provided. The apparatus includes processor that receives, using a first protocol communicated using a communications protocol, a network management request to manage a network object in the heterogeneous network, and that transmits, according to a second protocol that is different than the first protocol, the network management request to the network object network management interface is provided.