Network Entity Data Exchange for Fault Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional network management systems require high bandwidth and processing power for fault and performance management, leading to slow reaction times and manual operator intervention, which reduces quality of service and increases operational expenses.
Innovation Solution
Network entities within a hierarchical level directly exchange fault and performance management data based on configuration management relationships, enabling autonomous decision-making and reducing the need for manual intervention by determining handover relationships between entities for efficient data transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If fault and performance management data are transmitted through hierarchical management levels, then centralized control and coordination are achieved, but bandwidth consumption and processing requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the centralized management function by enabling direct peer-to-peer data exchange between network entities at the same hierarchical level. This allows fault and performance management data to be transmitted directly between entities that have configuration management relationships, bypassing the need to route all data through upper hierarchical levels. The segmentation reduces unnecessary data transmission paths while maintaining centralized coordination capabilities.
2Reliability
If fault and performance management data are transmitted through hierarchical management levels, then centralized control and coordination are achieved, but reaction time to network issues increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the data transmission path by allowing direct communication between network entities at the same hierarchical level. When a network entity detects a fault or performance issue, it can immediately transmit management data to related entities through direct peer-to-peer communication, eliminating the delay of routing through multiple hierarchical levels. This segmentation of the transmission path significantly reduces reaction time while upper levels maintain overall coordination.
3Ease of operation
If manual operator intervention is used for fault and performance management, then complex decision-making can be performed, but operational expenses increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by enabling network entities to autonomously exchange fault and performance management data directly with related entities. This automated peer-to-peer communication allows the system to self-monitor and self-report issues without requiring manual operator intervention for data collection and initial analysis. The entities themselves perform the service of transmitting management data, reducing operational expenses while maintaining sophisticated decision-making capabilities through automated processes.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to operating network entities in a communications system, wherein said network entities are comprised in one hierarchical level of a management network of said communications system, wherein fault and/or performance management related data is sent with a first network entity being one of said network entities to at least one second network entity of said network entities, and wherein said at least one second network entity is determined based on a configuration management relationship with said first network entity.