ISO/IEC 10164-10:1995/Cor 1:1999

Overview

ISO/IEC 10164-10:1995/Cor 1:1999 is a Technical Corrigendum to the international standard governing the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Systems Management usage metering function for accounting purposes. Issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), this corrigendum provides crucial technical corrections to the original 1995 version of ISO/IEC 10164-10. The standard specifically addresses the usage metering function, which is essential for precise accounting and billing in network and information technology environments based on the OSI framework.

The corrigendum ensures clarity and consistency in terminology and technical definitions, contributing to accurate implementation and interoperability of IT systems management solutions worldwide.

Key Topics

• Usage Metering Function
  Defines mechanisms for measuring system and network resource usage, enabling effective accounting, resource allocation, and billing within OSI-based systems.

• Terminology and References
  Corrections to subclause A.4 focus on standardizing the spelling of "dataObjectsReferenceList" instead of "dataObjectsreferenceList," ensuring consistency.

• Subclause A.9 Technical Corrections

  • Refined syntax with replacement of certain keywords such as changing "DEFINITIONS" to "DEFINITIONS ::=" for clarity in formal definitions.
  • Updates in module import references consistent with ITU-T and ISO/IEC standards hierarchy, improving alignment with protocol specifications like CMIP (Common Management Information Protocol).
  • Corrections related to the UsageMeteringDataInfo module, including export statements and proper module closure, facilitating precise data exchange between OSI systems.

• Alignment with ITU-T Recommendations
  Ensures conformance with ITU-T Rec. X.742 (1995) technical updates, reinforcing the international synchronization of systems management standards.

Applications

ISO/IEC 10164-10:1995/Cor 1:1999 is primarily applicable in areas such as:

• Network and Systems Management
  Enables administrators to track and meter resource consumption accurately, critical for managing complex Open Systems Interconnection networks.

• Accounting and Billing Systems
  Assists telecommunications providers, data center operators, and managed service providers in implementing usage-based billing models using standardized metering functions.

• Interoperability in Distributed Systems
  Ensures different vendors’ systems correctly interpret metering data, facilitating seamless integration where usage data is exchanged across organizational boundaries.

• Resource Planning and Optimization
  Offers detailed usage insights, helping IT managers optimize infrastructure allocation and forecast future capacity needs based on standardized measurement criteria.

By incorporating these technical corrections, organizations adopting this standard improve the reliability and consistency of their usage metering functions, enabling more accurate accounting and audit trails.

Related Standards

• ISO/IEC 10164 series - Provides the broader framework for OSI Systems Management functions beyond usage metering, including configuration and fault management.

• ITU-T Rec. X.700 series - A suite of telecommunications management standards complementing the ISO/IEC OSI Systems Management series.

• Common Management Information Protocol (CMIP) – ISO/IEC 9596 - Defines the protocol for communication between management systems, referenced and corrected in this corrigendum.

• ISO/IEC 8650 series - Standards addressing conformance testing for management framework implementations related to OSI systems.

Implementers working with usage metering functions and accounting in OSI environments should consider this corrigendum alongside the main ISO/IEC 10164-10 standard and these related references to ensure full compliance and interoperability.

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