features Maintaining carrier-class reliability Advanced system security Seamless system integration Unlimited scalability. What Is EMS? Table 1.1 Some Popular EMS Products (Continued) Product Key Features StarGazer Configuration and provisioning Element Integrated fault management Management System Security Performance and usage data StarMAX EMS Fault management Configuration management Performance management Security management Bulk management operations support Service provisioning Telsima RMI bulk provisioning adapter T-View Element Field proven scalability Management Point-and-click graphical user interface System Multilayer visibility Easy OSS integration Powerful bulk functions Secure operation Multiplatform support TNMS from High capacity and scalability Siemens Ergonomically optimized graphical user interface Integrated management for transport equipment based on the technologies DWDM, SDH MSPP, SAN, and IP Seamless integration of element-layer and network-layer functionality Centralized monitoring and configuration of the whole network End-to-end configuration management Automatic, manual, and hybrid routing Management of protected connections and segments (Continued) Fundamentals of EMS, NMS and OSS/BSS Table 1.1 Some Popular EMS Products (Continued) Product Key Features Subscriber management Scheduled data in-/export via XML-files Scheduled export of all logfiles Data export in standard SDF formatted file Standby-solution for the whole system CORBA- based NML-EML interface (according MTNM Model) for integration in umbrella management Tekelec Element Reliable, centralized solution Management Reduced operating costs System Scalable Automated alarm system Customized event viewing Advanced network mapping Smart agents Custom interfaces Tellabs 1190 Simplified provisioning through a graphical user Narrowband interface Element Auto-discovery of network inventory Management System Complete fault detection, isolation, and correction Performance monitoring Configuration, alerts, collection, and storage Remote s