NAME

temip_intro − Introduction to TeMIP Framework

DESCRIPTION

TeMIP Framework is Digital’s solution to Telecom network managment. TeMIP Framework is a platform that can be extended to manage practically any entity across an enterprise environment. 
 

Overview

TeMIP Framework is a comprehensive system of integrated network management software that solves management problems.  TeMIP Framework lets you monitor, control, and test manageable objects (called entities ) in any network, extending from a small, homogeneous local area network to an enterprise-wide, heterogeneous, multivendor, multiprotocol, distributed environment. TeMIP Framework is designed to provide a broad range of management functions that operate on a virtually unlimited collection of entities.  TeMIP Framework is designed to be able to manage practically everything in your network. 
 

TeMIP Framework includes a set of independent but cooperating management modules. Management modules can be thought of as application programs consisting of reentrant procedures (code) plus associated data. The following breaks down the classes of modules:

• Access Modules (AMs) provide access to and information about different classes of entities (such as DECnet nodes and SNMP devices)

• Function Modules (FMs) provide value-added management functions (such as fault detection and notification) for managed entities

• Presentation Modules (PMs) provide a consistent user interface for functions and user access to entities

Management modules are managed by the Framework AM which starts, stops and controls their correct execution.  The Framework AM dispatches management requests to the appropriate module for processing.  The Framework AM also supports replaceable management modules that provide universal services for AMs, FMs, and PMs. 
Management modules are also supported by the Kernel, which provides an environment in which modules coexist and interact throught an applications programming interface.

TeMIP Framework includes a Management Information Repository (MIR).  The MIR stores the definitions of the various classes of entites, lists of specific entities (your network’s configuration), historical attributes of entities (such as status and counters), and any miscellaneous information you choose to include. 

The Framework AM, Kernel, MIR, and management modules are configured into a Director to provide whatever managment capabilities you need for your network.  TeMIP Framework management modules allow for "plug and play" interaction. Adding new functions, managing new classes of entities, or upgrading the user interface is as simple as adding the appropriate management module. You can add new management modules while the Director continues to operate. 
 

AUTHOR

temip_intro was developed by Digital Equipment Corporation. 

SEE ALSO

manage(1), mcc_iconic_map(1),

System Administration manuals,

TeMIP Framework Reference Manual, TeMIP Framework Use,

Online Help.