Title :
Management of the intelligent network
Abstract :
The authors describe the architecture and functions of the telecommunication management network (TMN). These functions comprise: alarm surveillance; status monitoring and control; performance monitoring; failure localization; testing; installation; provisioning; network operations and management; and billing. The application of open systems interconnection concepts to the TMN is examined.<>
Keywords :
intelligent networks; open systems; telecommunication network management; OSI; alarm surveillance; architecture; billing; failure localization; installation; intelligent network; network management; network operations; open systems interconnection; performance monitoring; provisioning; status monitoring and control; telecommunication management network; testing; Availability; Communication standards; Communication system traffic control; Data communication; Intelligent networks; Standardization; Standards development; Telecommunication network management; Telecommunication network reliability; User interfaces;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
