This publication provides the reader with a great overview of
telecommunications network management with an emphasis on very important
topics including OSS management, service management, network monitoring and
trouble shooting. It includes real world lessons about what works and doesn' t
work from an expert in the field, PJ Louis.
Target Audience
Network operations personnel
Engineering and translations personnel
Product management personnel
Managers and Directors tasked with OSS responsibilities
Anyone that is involved in OSS/BSS decision making
Table of Contents
Dedications
Acknowledgments
Telecommunications Network Management 101
A Troubleshooter' s Guide
Introduction
Chapter 1: Overview of a Network and a Network Management System
Network Components
Switches/Routers/Servers
Database
Transmission Facilities
Subscriber Billing Systems
Customer Care and Provisioning
Network Management Systems
Introduction to Operational Support Systems and Services
Information Mediation
Call Detail Records and Subscriber Billing/Network Transaction Detail
Records
Network Management
Understanding the Network Management System' s Basic Components
