ABSTRACT

In this era where data and voice services are available at a push of a button, service providers have virtually limitless options for reaching their customers with value-added services. The changes in services and underlying networks that this always-on culture creates make it essential for service providers to understand the evolving business logi

part |2 pages

Section I: Element Management System (EMS)

chapter 1|18 pages

What Is EMS?

chapter 2|12 pages

TMN Model

chapter 3|12 pages

ITU-T FCAPS

chapter 4|12 pages

EMS Functions

chapter 5|14 pages

OSI Network Management

chapter 6|14 pages

Management Protocols

chapter 7|14 pages

Standardizing Bodies

chapter 8|14 pages

MTNM Compliant EMS

part |2 pages

Section II: NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NMS)

chapter 9|16 pages

Communication Networks

chapter 10|14 pages

Seven-Layer Communication Model

chapter 11|14 pages

What Is NMS?

chapter 12|14 pages

NMS Functions

chapter 13|14 pages

NMS Products

chapter 14|16 pages

SNMP

chapter 15|14 pages

Information Handling

chapter 16|14 pages

Management Information Base (MIB)

chapter 17|14 pages

Next Generation Network Management (NGNM)

chapter 18|20 pages

XML-Based Protocols

part |2 pages

Section III: OPERATION/BUSINESS SUPPORT SYSTEMS (OSS/BSS)

chapter 19|14 pages

What Is OSS and BSS?

chapter 20|44 pages

OSS/BSS Functions

chapter 21|14 pages

NGOSS

chapter 22|14 pages

Telecom Processes

chapter 23|26 pages

Management Applications

chapter 24|12 pages

Information Models

chapter 25|12 pages

Standard Interfaces

part |2 pages

Section IV: IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES

chapter 26|20 pages

Socket Communication

chapter 27|14 pages

RPC Programming

chapter 28|14 pages

Web Communication

chapter 29|12 pages

Mail Communication

chapter 30|12 pages

File Handling

chapter 31|12 pages

Secure Communication

chapter 32|14 pages

Application Layer

chapter 33|20 pages

OSS Design Patterns

chapter 34|20 pages

Report: NGNM Framework and Adoption Strategy