Ericsson LBI-39169 - Manual (Page 9)

PREFACE LBI-39169
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1. PREFACE
This is one of four manuals for the EDACS
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Network Manager. This manual provides operating instructions for users
and administrators of the Network Manager system.
Additional documentation for the Network Manager is available in the following publications:
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EDACS Network Management System Manual (LBI-39215):
This manual provides a system level overview of EDACS Network Management.
•
EDACS Network Management Enterprise Management Information Base (MIB) Reference Manual (LBI-39170):
This manual contains the EDACS common MIBs and defines each item identified within the MIB groups.
•
EDACS Network Management Installation Manual (LBI-39171):
This manual contains detailed information for installing, configuring, and customizing the Network Manager
application and the EDACS SNMP Agent platforms.
1.1 MANUAL ORGANIZATION
The manual is divided into the following sections:
Section 1 Preface - The preface section identifies the other manuals in the Network Manager manual set
and introduces the reader to the organization of this manual.
Section 2 Documentation - This section provides a list of Ericsson documents for the associated EDACS
elements which might interface with the Network Manager. It also provides a list of manual and
documents which may be obtained (or are provided) by vendors and outside sources.
Section 3 Introduction - This section provides an overview of the Network Manager, listing its functions
and features.
Section 4 Network Manager Basics - This section describes some of the basic processes the operator will
use when running the Network Manager application.
Section 5 Startup Procedures - This section provides step by step procedures for starting and stopping the
Network Manager application.
Section 6 Retrieving Software Version - This section provides instructions for obtaining the current
revision levels of software running on the Network Manager platform and associated devices.
Section 7 EDACS Help - This section provides information on using the EDACS Help function.
Section 8 Monitoring EDACS Fault Conditions - This section provides instructions for using the
Network Manager to detect, isolate, and report alarm or fault conditions associated with the
various Network Elements.
Section 9 Configuring EDACS Devices - This section provides instruction for running and configuring
devices directly connected to the Network Manager, such as CEC/IMC Manager for Windows
NT and the System Manager.
Section 10 Transferring Device Files - This section information for using the Accounting: File Transfer
option, and provides examples on its use.
Section 11 Monitoring Performance Trends - This section provides instructions for invoking two-
dimensional line graphs, the MultiSite Monitor, and the Site Monitor. This allow the user to
evaluate the network’s past and present performance and to identify any adverse trends or areas
requiring optimization.
Section 12 Monitoring Real-Time Call Activity - This section provides instructions for using the MultiSite
Monitor and Site Monitor to monitor real-time call activity. The monitors are customizable to
meet the user’s needs.