OSI Usage Metering Function for the OSIMIS Management Platform



L. F. Kormann
Network and Management Laboratory
Federal University of Santa Catarina
UFSC - CTC - INE - LRG
Cx. Postal 476
CEP 88040-970 Florianopolis SC
Brazil
Email: kormann_AT_orion.lrg.ufsc.br

C. B. Westphall
Network and Management Laboratory
Federal University of Santa Catarina
UFSC - CTC - INE - LRG
Cx. Postal 476
CEP 88040-970 Florianopolis SC
Brazil
Email: westphal_AT_orion.lrg.ufsc.br

A. Coser
Network and Management Laboratory
Federal University of Santa Catarina
UFSC - CTC - INE - LRG
Cx. Postal 476
CEP 88040-970 Florianopolis SC
Brazil
Email: coser_AT_orion.lrg.ufsc.br



Abstract
The large diversity of existing computer networks associated with the need for integrated solutions encompassing resources and services has resulted in proposals being put forward for international standards. The aim of these proposals has been to facilitate interoperability and interconnectivity of systems from various suppliers. Within this context, and making reference to the ISO and ITU-T standards for system and network management, this paper presents an extension to the OSIMIS (OSI Management Information Service) management platform through implementing the Usage Metering Function. An application is described demonstrating practical features of the implemented function.

Keywords: Accounting Management, OSI Model, OSIMIS, Network Management.

JNSM: Vol. 4, No. 3, 1996 OSI Usage Metering Function for the OSIMIS Management Platform [Vol. 4, No. 3, 1996]



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