A Framework for designing Distributed Management Applications



Linda Strick
Research Institute for open Communication Systems (GMD FOKUS)
Kaiserin-Augusta-Allee 31
D-10589 Berlin, Germany
Email: Strick_AT_fokus.gmd.de

Marcus Wittig
Research Institute for open Communication Systems (GMD FOKUS)
Kaiserin-Augusta-Allee 31
D-10589 Berlin, Germany
Email: Wittig_AT_fokus.gmd.de

Andy Berquist
Netfusion, 16 The Office Village
Exchange Quay, Salford M5 3EQ, United Kingdom


Abstract
This paper presents a methodology for the specification and design of multi-domain management systems that control, monitor and administer users and services in a distributed telecommunication environment. It presents a framework, which serves as a blueprint for the design and implementation of distributed management applications. It defines a set of concepts and methods for guiding the analysis, design, and implementation phases of management applications, which are distributed over heterogeneous systems. The framework is based on concepts of Telecommunications Management Network and Open Distributed Processing, and is partially developed within the Pan-European Reference Configuration for IBC (Integrated Broadband Communication) Services Management (PRISM) project.

Keywords: Open Distributed Processing (ODP); Telecommunications Management Network (TMN); systems management; TINA-C; accounting management.

JNSM: Vol. 6, No. 2, 1998 A Framework for designing Distributed Management Applications [Vol. 6, No. 2, 1998]



NOTE: only abstract of paper available on-line

Back to JNSM main page