Wiley-IEEE Press Telecommunications Network Management into the 21st Century: Techniques, Standards, Technologies, and Applications

A leading-edge reference, this collection of original chapters from prominent experts in the field brings you a superb presentation of the latest in telecommunications network management. Thorough and up-to date, Telecommunications Network Management into the 21st Century covers the timely application of forward-looking network management techniques, which is the key to fully realizing future industry capabilities. Topics covered include principles of network management, network management protocol standards, domestic and international OSI management standards, and more! From the Inside Flap Electrical Engineering/Telecommunications Telecommunications Network Management Into the 21 st Century Techniques, Standards, Technologies, and Applications This leading-edge reference is a superb presentation of the latest in telecommunications network management. Co-edited by Salah Aidarous of NEC America and Thomas Plevyak of Bell Atlantic, Telecommunications Network Management Into the 21st Century features original chapters from prominent experts in the field. Thorough and up-to-date, this indispensable book covers the timely application of forward-looking network management techniques, which is the key to fully realizing future information industry capabilities. Key topics covered include: Principles of network management Network management protocol standards Telecommunications management network Domestic and international OSI management standards The object-oriented approach to integrated network management Modeling and simulation in network management Knowledge-based network management Configuration management Fault management Network performance management Distributed restoration of the transport network Because network management touches almost every facet of the information industry, this book will be of interest to telecommunications business executives, managers, engineers, and any individual involved in future planning. It will give all readers an excellent understanding of the field. From the Back Cover Electrical Engineering/Telecommunications Telecommunications Network Management Into the 21 st Century Techniques, Standards, Technologies, and Applications This leading-edge reference is a superb presentation of the latest in telecommunications network management. Co-edited by Salah Aidarous of NEC America and Thomas Plevyak of Bell Atlantic, Telecommunications Network Management Into the 21st Century features original chapters from prominent experts in the field. Thorough and up-to-date, this indispensable book covers the timely application of forward-looking network management techniques, which is the key to fully realizing future information industry capabilities. Key topics covered include: Principles of network management Network management protocol standards Telecommunications management network Domestic and international OSI management standards The object-oriented approach to integrated network management Modeling and simulation in network management Knowledge-based network management Configuration management Fault management Network performance management Distributed restoration of the transport network Because network management touches almost every facet of the information industry, this book will be of interest to telecommunications business executives, managers, engineers, and any individual involved in future planning. It will give all readers an excellent understanding of the field. About the Author Dr. SALAH AIDAROUS worked in the Network Management Division of NEC America on the planning and development of integrated network management systems. Prior to his association with NEC, he was with Nortel Technology, working on a broad range of assignments in telecommunications networks and services planning and development. THOMAS PLEVYAK is Editor in Chief of IEEE Communications magazine and a past president and director of publications of the IEEE Communications Society. An