Management of Networks Based on Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Standards: Functional Requirements and Analysis

摘要

The report examines current and proposed network management systems to determine both user and functional requirements for network management. It then compares the derived functional requirements to the emerging standards being developed by the ISO and others to determine where and how the requirements are being met by these emerging standards. The examination of requirements is generally restricted to those that are necessary for interoperability. These are organized and examined in six broad areas: Architecture, and the management functional areas of configuration management, fault management, security management, performance management and accounting management. The report also contains a discussion of requirements that transcend these areas and a discussion of future requirements beyond the scope of current standardization. Examples include automated network management and a standard operator interface. Finally the report also contains a discussion of applying OSI management to the emerging Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) technology.