Systems control
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Systems control, in a communications system
, is the control and implementation of a set of functions that:
Communications system
In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole...
, is the control and implementation of a set of functions that:
- prevent or eliminate degradationDegradation (telecommunications)In telecommunication, degradation, which may be categorized as either "graceful" or "catastrophic", has the following meanings:#The deterioration in quality, level, or standard of performance of a functional unit....
of any part of the system, - initiate immediate response to demands that are placed on the system,
- respond to changes in the system to meet long range requirements, and
- may include various subfunctions, such as
- immediate circuitTelecommunication circuitA telecommunication circuit is any line, conductor, or other conduit by which information is transmitted.A dedicated circuit, private circuit, or leased line is a line that is dedicated to only one use...
utilization actions, - continuous control of circuit quality,
- continuous control of equipment performance,
- development of procedures for immediate repair, restorationCircuit restorationIn telecommunication, circuit restoration is the process by which a communications circuit is established between two users after disruption or loss of the original circuit...
, or replacement of facilities and equipment, - continuous liaison with system users and with representatives of other systems, and
- the provision of advice and assistance in system use.
- immediate circuit