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Title : Problem Statement for Layer and Technology Independent OAM in a Multi- Layer Environment
Authors : Qin Wu
Mishael Wexler
T. Taylor
Filename : draft-edprop-opsawg-multi-layer-oam-ps-00.txt
Pages : 17
Date : 2014-09-09
Abstract:
Operations, Administration, and Maintenance (OAM) mechanisms are
critical building blocks in network operations. They used for
service fulfillment assurance, and for service diagnosis,
troubleshooting, and repair. The current practice is that many
technologies rely on their own OAM protocols and procedures that are
exclusive to a given layer.
At present, there is little consolidation of OAM in the management
plane or well-documented inter-layer OAM operation. Vendors and
operators dedicate significant resources and effort through the whole
OAM life-cycle each time a new technology is introduced. This is
exacerbated when dealing with integration of OAM into overlay
networks, which require better OAM visibility since there is no
method to exchange OAM information between overlay and underlay.
This document analyzes the problem space for multi-layer OAM in the
management plane with a focus on layer and technology independent OAM
management considerations. It concludes that an attempt to define an
architecture for consolidated management should be undertaken, and if
this attempt satisfies key objectives, a gap analysis and a program
of standardization should follow.
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