Managed object
Encyclopedia
In telecommunication
, the term managed object has the following meanings:
1. In a network
, an abstract representation of network resources that are managed. With "representation", we mean not the actual device that is managed, but also the device driver
, that communicates with the device. An example of a printer as a managed object is the window
that shows information about the printer, such as the location, printer status, printing progress, paper choice, and printing margins.
The database, where all managed objects are stored, is called Management Information Base
. In contrast with a CI
, a managed object is "dynamic" and communicates with other network recourses that are managed.
Note: A managed object may represent a physical entity, a network service, or an abstraction of a resource that exists independently of its use in management.
2. In telecommunications management, a resource within the telecommunications environment that may be managed through the use of operation
, administration, maintenance, and provisioning
(OAMP
) application protocols.
Telecommunication
Telecommunication is the transmission of information over significant distances to communicate. In earlier times, telecommunications involved the use of visual signals, such as beacons, smoke signals, semaphore telegraphs, signal flags, and optical heliographs, or audio messages via coded...
, the term managed object has the following meanings:
1. In a network
Telecommunications network
A telecommunications network is a collection of terminals, links and nodes which connect together to enable telecommunication between users of the terminals. Networks may use circuit switching or message switching. Each terminal in the network must have a unique address so messages or connections...
, an abstract representation of network resources that are managed. With "representation", we mean not the actual device that is managed, but also the device driver
Device driver
In computing, a device driver or software driver is a computer program allowing higher-level computer programs to interact with a hardware device....
, that communicates with the device. An example of a printer as a managed object is the window
Window (computing)
In computing, a window is a visual area containing some kind of user interface. It usually has a rectangular shape that can overlap with the area of other windows...
that shows information about the printer, such as the location, printer status, printing progress, paper choice, and printing margins.
The database, where all managed objects are stored, is called Management Information Base
Management information base
A management information base is a virtual database used for managing the entities in a communications network. Most often associated with the Simple Network Management Protocol , the term is also used more generically in contexts such as in OSI/ISO Network management model...
. In contrast with a CI
CI
CI or Ci may refer to:-Criminology and military:* Counter-intelligence* Confidential Informant* Confidential Information* Crazy Ivan, a U.S...
, a managed object is "dynamic" and communicates with other network recourses that are managed.
Note: A managed object may represent a physical entity, a network service, or an abstraction of a resource that exists independently of its use in management.
2. In telecommunications management, a resource within the telecommunications environment that may be managed through the use of operation
Business operations
Business operations are those ongoing recurring activities involved in the running of a business for the purpose of producing value for the stakeholders...
, administration, maintenance, and provisioning
Provisioning
In telecommunication, provisioning is the process of preparing and equipping a network to allow it to provide services to its users. In NS/EP telecommunications services, "provisioning" equates to "initiation" and includes altering the state of an existing priority service or capability.In a...
(OAMP
OAMP
OAMP, traditionally OAM&P, stands for operations, administration, maintenance, and provisioning. The addition of 'T' in recent years stands for troubleshooting, and reflects its use in network operations environments...
) application protocols.