Overview
ISO/IEC 10164-2:1993/Amd 2:2002 is an international standard amendment focused on Information Technology - Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Systems Management, specifically addressing the State Management Function. This amendment introduces support for the lifecycle state attribute of managed objects, enhancing system management capabilities to better plan, track, and control resources throughout their lifecycle.
Originally published in 1993, this amendment was adopted in 2002 to extend the existing framework by incorporating a defined lifecycle state model. The update enables organizations to manage resource states more effectively, particularly in complex systems involving hardware and logical resources.
Key Topics
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Lifecycle State Attribute
A new state attribute is introduced to represent the lifecycle phase of a managed resource. This attribute is crucial for managing both physical (inventoried) and logical (non-inventoried) resources.
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Lifecycle State Values
The lifecycle state is a single-valued, read-write attribute with defined states:
- Planned: The resource is planned but not yet installed.
- Installed: The resource is active and operational in the network.
- Pending Removal: The resource is marked for future removal.
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State Transition Model
The amendment provides a clear transition diagram for lifecycle states, guiding how resources move from planning, through installation, to eventual removal or cancellation.
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Attribute Integration
The lifecycle state attribute is integrated into the standard’s managed object classes and agent role minimum conformance requirements, ensuring consistent implementation across compliant systems.
Applications
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Resource Lifecycle Management
Enhances the ability of network and system managers to plan deployments, manage resource status, and coordinate decommissioning in a timely and traceable manner.
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Inventory and Asset Management
Supports IT departments in tracking both physical equipment and logical connections, bridging gaps in asset lifecycle tracking.
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Network Operations and Maintenance
Provides operators with improved visibility into resource states, improving scheduling for installation, upgrades, and removal, thus reducing downtime.
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Interoperable Systems Management
Ensures that lifecycle information is standardized, boosting interoperability across diverse vendor equipment and management platforms compliant with OSI systems management functions.
Related Standards
- ISO/IEC 10164-1: Systems Management: Guidelines for Systems Management
- ITU-T X.731: Abstract Syntax Notation One (ASN.1) Specification of Managed Objects for OSI Systems Management
- ISO/IEC 10164 Series: Covers various aspects of OSI systems management including management functions and protocol standards
- ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7: Software and Systems Engineering standards related to system and software lifecycle processes
Keywords: ISO/IEC 10164-2 amendment, OSI systems management, state management function, lifecycle state attribute, network resource lifecycle, IT asset management, managed object lifecycle, IT standards, systems interoperability, IT lifecycle tracking
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