B-ISDN customer network management framework

Two alternative customer network management (CNM) access configurations for the user's network management station to access a public carrier's CNM system using the simple network management protocol (SNMP) are described. In addition, a management information base containing UNI management information is developed along with CNM service capabilities that enable permanent virtual connection (PVC) service users to manage their access to and use of the B-ISDN transport network and services. The CNM service capabilities support proactive management tools that alert PVC service users to developing problems in their communications network of which the B-ISDN network and services are parts and enable users to take corrective action to avoid a network collapse.<>