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The information layered architecture model, layers, methodology and their application for service activation

L’architecture en couches pour l’information : modÈle, couches, mÉthodologie et leur application À L’ACTIVATION DE SERVICE

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The authors propose a model (information layered architecture ILA) forTMN layering, that is based on grouping managed objects that share a common information perspective. The model provides an interfacing mechanism between layers that is based on referencing techniques between managed objects. We identified four levels ofTMN abstractions that can be used to represent a wide range of telecommunication processes. These are : customer, service, network and network element management. We then use the ILA to develop a model for the process of service activation. By doing so we demonstrate how modelling can be used as a technique to manage complicated processes.

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Cet article propose un modèle (information layered architecture ILA) pour la structure en couches du réseau de gestion des télécommunications, basé sur le regroupement des objets gérés partageant le même point de vue de V information. Le modèle fournit un mécanisme d’interfaçage entre les couches, basé sur des techniques de référençage entre objets gérés. Quatre niveaux d’abstraction de ce réseau, utilisables pour représenter un grand nombre de processus de télécommunication : client, service, réseau et gestion d’éléments de réseau sont identifiés. Le modèle ILA est utilisé ensuite pour le développement d’un modèle d’activation de service. Il démontre combien la modélisation est une technique qui peut être utilisée pour gérer des processus complexes.

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Katz, H., Speirs-Bridge, A. The information layered architecture model, layers, methodology and their application for service activation. Ann. Télécommun. 49, 49–56 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02999643

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