Telecommunications network management

"A very important book."--Travis Russell, Telecommunications Protocols. The complexity of telecommunications networks is growing exponentially. this book is a systematic guide to standards, basic concepts, and current practices for telecom professionals. It includes: full TMN and OSI coverage; coverage of all major telecom management standards; scenario and example sections in each chapter; coverage of Local Number Portability issues. For the pro who wants a guide to all aspects of managing telecom networks.