Telecommunications management network-object-oriented architectures

Network management is an extremely complex subject. While it is becoming easier to provide intelligence within network elements to satisfy the demand for greater sophistication, automation, and decentralization of operations, administration, maintenance, and provisioning (OAM&P) functions, a key challenge is 'managing' the system design process. Without an effective design process, it is unlikely that the real potential of a network management system can be realized. The author outlines the key challenge and issues facing network management system designers, and proposes a solution.<>