Network management: standardisation and issues

Abstract

The author discusses a number of international and European standardization bodies and their present involvement in telecommunications management networks standardization. Some overlap and liaison problems are also illustrated. Some practical issues that need to be settled as part of any implementation have not yet been clearly defined. Some of these issues are listed, and some opinions on the subjects are given. Finally, two practical early implementations of what are presently called 'application services' are described.<>