Title :
Rule-based expert systems for network management and operations: an introduction
Author :
Cronk, Robert N. ; Callahan, Paul H. ; Bernstein, Lawrence
Author_Institution :
AT&T Bell Lab., Murray Hill, NJ, USA
Abstract :
The functions that can be performed by an integrated communication network management expert system are identified. Expert systems are defined, and knowledge representation, knowledge acquisition, and inference engines are discussed. A sample application problem using OPS5 is presented.<>
Keywords :
expert systems; knowledge engineering; telecommunication networks; telecommunications computing; OPS5; inference engines; integrated communication network management expert system; knowledge acquisition; knowledge representation; network operations; rule-based expert system; Communication system operations and management; Communication system software; Diagnostic expert systems; Expert systems; Monitoring; Packet switching; Strategic planning; Switches; Switching circuits; Technology management;
Journal_Title :
Network, IEEE
