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OSS for Telecom Networks

An Introduction to Network Management

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  • Places OSS software in the context of telecommunications as a business
  • Gives a concrete understanding of what OSS is, what it does and how it does it, avoiding deep technical details
  • Frequently relates OSS software to business drivers of telecom service providers
  • Given these qualities, the book is an ideal introduction to OSS for the full range of telecom professionals

Part of the book series: Computer Communications and Networks (CCN)

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
  2. Introduction

    • Kundan Misra
    Pages 1-2
  3. Network Management OSS Overview

    • Kundan Misra
    Pages 3-18
  4. Network Management Using SNMP

    • Kundan Misra
    Pages 27-40
  5. Service Provisioning and Activation

    • Kundan Misra
    Pages 49-91
  6. Implementing Service Level Management

    • Kundan Misra
    Pages 93-103
  7. Telemanagement Forum: TOM

    • Kundan Misra
    Pages 105-116
  8. Telemanagement Forum: eTOM

    • Kundan Misra
    Pages 117-131
  9. Network Inventory Management

    • Kundan Misra
    Pages 133-149
  10. Configuration Management

    • Kundan Misra
    Pages 151-203
  11. Fault Management

    • Kundan Misra
    Pages 205-249
  12. Traffic Management

    • Kundan Misra
    Pages 251-265
  13. Back Matter

    Pages 281-302

About this book

Modern telecom networks are automated, and are run by OSS software or "operational support systems”. These manage modern telecom networks and provide the data that is needed in the day-to-day running of a telecom network. OSS software is also responsible for issuing commands to the network infrastructure to activate new service offerings, commence services for new customers, and detect and correct network faults.

The capabilities of OSS software are central to the service features that can be offered by telecom service providers. On the other hand, the limitations of OSS software translate into limitations on service offerings. It is important for telecom consultants, sales people and managers to understand OSS software. This book introduces those systems to non-technical readers, and will be essential reading for telecommunications professionals who need an easy-to-read overview of OSS systems, and also for those taking advanced undergraduate, postgraduate, and other courses in telecommunications.

Reviews

From the reviews:

"This strategic book will teach you the knowledge that is needed now in the advanced telecom network management field, as well as what will happen during the next few years. … The material in the book is well organized and structured. It represents a complete introduction and guide … . The book contains many pictures and software screen shots, of high quality … . The book also contains explanatory tables and commented blueprints, all of which are very helpful … ." (Mihail Sadeanu, Computing Reviews, April, 2005)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Computer Science, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK

    Kundan Misra

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eBook USD 84.99
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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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