Abstract

Defines a systems management function which may be used by an application process in a centralized or decentralized management environment to interact for the purpose of systems management. Establishes user requirements for the event report management function, establishes models that relate the services provided by this function to user requirements, defines the services provided by the function, specifies the protocol that is necessary in order to provide the services, defines the relationship between the services and SMI operation and notifications, defines relationships with other systems management functions, specifies conformance requirements.