A sidestream approach using a small processor as a tool for managing communication systems

• Published in: IBM systems journal 1980-01, Vol.19 (1), p.120-139
• Main Authors: Leach, J R, Campenni, R D
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Centralized; Changes; Communications systems; Installations; Integrated approach; Management; Network management systems; Project management; Prototypes; Scheduling; Systems management; Teleprocessing
• ISSN: 0018-8670
• DOI: 10.1147/sj.191.0120

Good management discipline should be exercised in the areas of system planning, system development, and system operation. Management implies the achievement of objectives through effective use of resources. Management style relates to the various approaches used in pursuit of those same objectives.There can be various management tools contributing to an effective management solution. The prototype management tool, called a ''sidestream'' processor tool, reflects an approach to communication systems management in which the management functions are physically separated from the host computers driving a communications network. These management functions are packaged on a small International Business Machines (IBM) processor base and designed for use in a centralized network management center environment. The management functions included in this sidestream processor tool are related to problem management, change management, project scheduling and tracking, network control, and network configuration.