This gives service providers the ability to have a network-wide view of the status of their network so problems may be detected and remedied before the customer notices that there is a problem. Introduction Deregulation in the telecommunications industry has resulted in greater competition. Operators need to reduce operational costs and to offer a wider range of services.
Key factors are service availability, reliability, and responsiveness.
Central fault information for several technologies and element managers is essential for responsiveness and availability. CEMF Fault Management Overview CEMF Fault Management CEMF collects fault information from various sources. The network elements, such as routers or switches, may report fault conditions as SNMP traps. CEMF may also periodically poll the network elements for certain faults. There may be problems with the communication link toward the network element, and this is treated as a fault by the CEMF system.