contents
Preface
Part I INTRODUCTION TO ATM
1 Overview
Asynchronous Transfer Mode
About this Book
The Networking Environment
Ubiquity, Intelligence, and Virtual
Networks
Into the Future
The OSI Seven-Layer Model
2 The Emergence ofATM
Introduction
ATM's Predecessors
The Evolution of Broadband
Connectivity
The Standardization of ATM
ATM as an Enabling Technology
Challenges Facing ATM
3 ATM Architecture
Overview
TheATMCell
Addressing
The Physical and ATM Layers
LAN Emulation
Narrowband ATM Access
ATM Switches
Tasks Receiving Continuing Attention
Part II MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES OF ATM NETWORKS
4 Fundamentals
Introduction
Types of Management Capabilities
OSI Network Management Categories
ATM Services Requiring Network
Management
5 Fundamentals: Managing the Physical
and ATM Layers
Introduction
Physical Layer Operations Flows
DSl Level Operations Flows
DS3 Level Operations Flows
PLCP Level Operations Flows
SONET Level Operations Flows
ATM Layer Operations Flows
Broadband Local Management Interface
6 Fundamentals: Customer Network Management
The Manager-Agent Model
SNMP Constructs
CNM Functionality in the ATM Context
The Simple Network Management
Protocol
Carriers' CNM Roles
Network Management Systems ATM
Products
Key Vendors of ATM NMSs
PART III OPERATIONAL MANAOEMENT OF ATM NETWORKS
7 Managing ATM Networks: Fault and
Configuration Management
Fault Management
Configuration Management
ATM-based Services Other than
CRS
8 Managmg ATM Networks:
Performance Management
Performance Monitoring
Monitoring Details
9 Managing ATM Networks: Accounting
and Security Management
Accounting Management
Security Management
10 Telecommunications Management Network
Introduction
TMN Architecture
Specific Functions Associated with a
TMN
Conclusion
PART IV PLANNING OF ATM NETWORKS
11 Emerging Computing and
Communictions Environments
Introduction
Present Market Drivers
CONTENTS
Emerging Applications
Service Model for Networks
12 Corporate Network Management Goals
Introduction
Availability
Reliability/Serviceability
Seamlessness
Performance
Responsiveness
System Costs
Operating Costs
Improved Feedback and Diagnosis
Integrated Proactive Modeling
Flexibility
13 Managing the Deployment ofATM
Pilots: Start Small, Start Simple
People and Technology: The ATM Lab
Transitioning the Physical Layer
Physical Topology for ATM
The Logical Control Level
The Service Layer
ATM WAN Deployment
Transition Issues
Consider Every Possibility
14 Managing the Deployment of Virtual LANS
Benefits and Drawbacks
Planning the Virtual Environment
Managing Virtual LAN Sprawl
DynamicVirtual LANs
Virtual LANs and Multicasting
VLAN Technologies
15 Collateral Toolsfor Effective
Network Management
The Planning Function
Making a Network Model
Support and the Help Desk
Information and Support Flows
Dynamic Documentation
Prioritization: Levels of Service
Outsourcing and Insourcing
16 Summary ofATM Network Management
Platforms on the Market
Some Aspects of Performance
Management
Hewlett Packard--OpenView Distributed
Management Platform 303
AT&T/Lucent Technologies-BaseWorX
OSF-DME
IBM-NetView/6000
NetLabs-DiMONS 3G
Objective Systems Integrators (OSI)-Net
Expert
SunConnect-SunNet Manager
Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC)-
PolyCenter
Other Products
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