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Fundamentals of EMS, NMS and OSS/BSS
by Jithesh Sathyan
Fundamentals of EMS, NMS and OSS/BSS
Foreword
Preface
About the Author
Section I - Element Management System (EMS)
Chapter 1 - What Is EMS?
1.1 Introduction
1.2 EMS in Telecom
1.3 EMS Architecture
1.4 Need for EMS
1.5 Characteristics Required in EMS
1.6 Popular EMS Products
1.7 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 2 - TMN Model
2.1 Introduction
2.2 What Is TMN?
2.3 Functional Architecture
2.4 Physical Architecture
2.5 Information Architecture
2.6 Logical Architecture
2.7 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 3 - ITU-T FCAPS
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Fault Management
3.3 Configuration Management
3.4 Accounting Management
3.5 Performance Management
3.6 Security Management
3.7 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 4 - EMS Functions
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Network/Service Provisioning
4.3 Network/Service Development and Planning
4.4 Inventory Management
4.5 Integrated Multivendor Environment
4.6 Service Assurance
4.7 Network Operations Support
4.8 Network/Service Monitoring and Control
4.9 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 5 - OSI Network Management
5.1 Introduction
5.2 OSI Organizational Model
5.3 OSI Information Model
5.3.1 Structure of Management Information (SMI)
5.3.2 Management Information Base (MIB)
5.4 OSI Communication Model
5.5 OSI Functional Model
5.6 OAM
5.7 TMN and OSI Management
5.8 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 6 - Management Protocols
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Overview of SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)
6.3 Overview of TL1 (Transaction Language 1)
6.4 Overview of CMIP (Common Management Information Protocol)
6.5 Overview of CLP (Command Line Protocol)
6.6 Overview of XMLP (XML Protocol)
6.7 Overview of SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol)
6.8 Overview of NETCONF (NETwork CONFiguration)
6.9 Overview of IIOP (Internet Inter-ORB Protocol)
6.10 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 7 - Standardizing Bodies
7.1 Introduction
7.2 ITU (International Telecommunication Union)
7.3 TMF (TeleManagement Forum)
7.4 DMTF (Distributed Management Task Force)
7.5 3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project)
7.6 ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute)
7.7 MEF (Metro Ethernet Forum)
7.8 ATIS (Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions)
7.9 OASIS (Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards)
7.10 OMA (Open Mobile Alliance)
7.11 SNIA (Storage Networking Industry Association)
7.12 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 8 - MTNM Compliant EMS
8.1 Introduction
8.2 About MTNM
8.3 MTNM Business Agreement (TMF 513)
8.4 MTNM Information Agreement (TMF 608)
8.5 MTNM Solution Set (TMF 814)
8.6 MTNM Implementation Statement and Guidelines (TMF 814A)
8.7 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Section II - NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NMS)
Chapter 9 - Communication Networks
9.1 Introduction
9.2 ATM Network
9.3 GSM Network
9.4 GPRS Network
9.5 UMTS Network
9.6 MPLS Network
9.7 IMS
9.8 CDMA Network
9.9 WiMAX
9.10 Recent Initiatives like LTE and SAE
9.11 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 10 - Seven-Layer Communication Model
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Physical Layer
10.3 Data Link Layer
10.4 Network Layer
10.5 Transport Layer
10.6 Session Layer
10.7 Presentation Layer
10.8 Application Layer
10.9 TCP/IP Model and OSI Model
10.10 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 11 - What Is NMS?
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Network Management System
11.3 Legacy NMS Architecture
11.4 Data Collection Components
11.5 Platform Components
11.6 Management Function Components
11.7 GUI Components
11.8 NBI (North Bound Interface) Components
11.9 Design Considerations
11.10 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 12 - NMS Functions
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Resource Provisioning
12.3 Resource Data Collection and Processing
12.4 Resource Trouble Management
12.5 Resource Performance Management
12.6 Resource Management and Operation Support and Readiness
12.7 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 13 - NMS Products
13.1 Introduction
13.2 OpenNMS
13.3 AdventNet Web NMS
13.4 HP OpenView
13.5 IBM Tivoli
13.6 Telecom Network Management Products
13.7 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 14 - SNMP
14.1 Introduction
14.2 SNMPv1
14.3 SNMPv2
14.4 SNMPv3
14.5 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 15 - Information Handling
15.1 Introduction
15.2 ASN.1
15.2.1 ASN.1 Simple Types
15.2.2 ASN.1 Structured Type
15.3 BER
15.4 SMI
15.5 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 16 - Management Information Base (MIB)
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Types of MIB
16.3 MIB-II
16.4 SNMPv1 MIB
16.5 SNMPv2 MIB
16.6 SNMPv3 MIB
16.7 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 17 - Next Generation Network Management (NGNM)
17.1 Introduction
17.2 NGNM Basics
17.3 TR133
17.4 M.3060
17.5 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 18 - XML-Based Protocols
18.1 Introduction
18.2 XMLP Overview
18.3 XML Protocol Message Envelope
18.4 XML Protocol Binding
18.5 Mapping with SNMP
18.5.1 Messaging
18.5.2 Transfer of Message
18.5.3 XMLP-Based Management Framework
18.6 SOAP
18.7 NETCONF
18.8 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Section III - OPERATION/BUSINESS SUPPORT SYSTEMS (OSS/BSS)
Chapter 19 - What Is OSS and BSS?
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Service Providers
19.3 Drivers for Support Systems
19.4 What Do Support Systems Offer?
19.4.1 Support Systems to Manage the Customers
19.4.2 Support Systems to Manage Service
19.4.3 Support Systems to Manage Resources
19.5 Defining OSS and BSS
19.6 From TMN to eTOM
19.7 Few OSS/BSS Processes
19.8 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 20 - OSS/BSS Functions
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Fulfillment Process
20.3 Assurance Process
20.4 Billing Process
20.5 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 21 - NGOSS
21.1 Introduction
21.2 NGOSS Overview
21.3 NGOSS Lifecycle
21.4 SANRR Methodology
21.5 eTOM Model
21.6 SID
21.7 TNA
21.8 TAM
21.9 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 22 - Telecom Processes
22.1 Introduction
22.2 eTOM
22.3 ITIL
22.4 Integrated Approach
22.5 eTOM and ITIL in ICT
22.6 ITIL Processes Implemented with eTOM
22.7 Business Process Flow Modeling
22.8 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 23 - Management Applications
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Overview of Applications
23.3 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 24 - Information Models
24.1 Introduction
24.2 Shared Information/Data Model (SID)
24.3 Common Information Model (CIM)
24.4 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 25 - Standard Interfaces
25.1 Introduction
25.2 MTOSI Overview
25.3 MTOSI Notifications
25.4 OSS/J Overview
25.5 MTOSI and OSS/J
25.6 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Section IV - IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES
Chapter 26 - Socket Communication
26.1 Introduction
26.2 Application Layer
26.3 Monitoring
26.4 Client–Server Model
26.5 Socket Interface
26.6 Basic Socket System Calls
26.7 Client Server Implementation for Connection Oriented Communication
26.8 Client Server Implementation for Connectionless Protocol Communication
26.9 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 27 - RPC Programming
27.1 Introduction
27.2 RPC Overview
27.3 RPC Concepts
27.3.1 Transport
27.3.2 Presentation
27.3.3 RPCGEN Compiler
27.3.4 RPC Procedure Identification
27.3.5 Port Mappers
27.3.6 Broadcasting
27.3.7 Batching
27.3.8 Authentication
27.4 Defining the Protocol
27.5 Interface Routines
27.6 RPC Implementation
27.7 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 28 - Web Communication
28.1 Introduction
28.2 Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
28.3 Web Client and Server
28.4 Implementing Web Server
28.5 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 29 - Mail Communication
29.1 Introduction
29.2 Mail Delivery Process
29.3 Mail Protocols
29.4 User Agent
29.5 Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions
29.6 Implementation
29.7 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 30 - File Handling
30.1 Introduction
30.2 Communication with FTP
30.3 File Transfer with FTP
30.4 File Commands
30.5 File Sharing
30.6 Implementation
30.7 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 31 - Secure Communication
31.1 Introduction
31.2 Symmetric Key Cryptography
31.3 Public Key Cryptography
31.4 Message Security
31.5 Key Management
31.6 Security Protocols
31.7 Implementation Example
31.8 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 32 - Application Layer
32.1 Introduction
32.2 NETCONF
32.3 RPC Elements in NETCONF
32.4 NETCONF Operations
32.5 MIB Event to XML
32.6 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 33 - OSS Design Patterns
33.1 Introduction
33.2 Singleton Design Pattern
33.3 Chain of Responsibility Design Pattern
33.4 Observer Design Pattern
33.5 Factory Design Pattern
33.6 Adapter Design Pattern
33.7 Iterator Design Pattern
33.8 Mediator Design Pattern
33.9 Conclusion
Additional Reading
Chapter 34 - Report: NGNM Framework and Adoption Strategy
34.1 Report Overview
34.2 Introduction
34.3 Legacy NMS
34.4 Issues with Legacy NMS
34.5 NGNM Solution
34.5.1 NGNM Framework
34.5.2 Generic Functionalities for NGNM
34.5.3 Specialized Functions
34.5.4 Customization for a Specific Network
34.6 Adoption Strategy
34.6.1 Using Mediation Layer
34.6.2 Staged Migration
34.6.3 Combining Mediation and Migration
34.7 Analysis of NGNM Framework
34.8 Conclusion
Supporting Publications
References
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