Exploiting the power of OSI Management for the control of SNMP-capable resources using generic application level gateways

A major aspect of Open Systems’ network management is the inter-working between distinct Management architectures. This paper details the development of a generic object oriented application level gateway that achieves seamless coexistence between OSI and SNMPv1 management systems. The work builds upon the Network Management Forum’s `ISO/CCITT and Internet Management Coexistence’ activities. The power of the OSI Systems Management Functions is made available for the management of SNMPvl based resources, bringing fully event driven management to the SNMP domain.