Tool-based implementation of a Q-Adapter Function for the seamless integration of SNMP-managed devices in TMN

During the recent years, integrated management has become more complicated due to the standardization of several competing management architectures: This adds additional heterogeneity to the already existing amount of heterogeneity of today´s distributed systems. The most widespread management architectures are the OSI/TMN and Internet (SNMP-based) management frameworks. With the lack of interoperability between these different management architectures, there is a strong demand for solutions that provide smooth transition paths between them