Operations Systems Modifications for Intelligent Network Elements

(OSMINE) Process

The OSMINE process is a process consisting of the following four steps:

Step 1 - Request for Work

Step 2 - Operations Support Impact Analysis

Step 3 - Requirements/Test Plans

Step 4 - OSS Modification and Test

The manufacturer provides a copy of high-level product documentation. Which is used to develop the SOW (Statement of Work).  All OSSs impacted by the manufacturer's equipment are identified and appropriate information flows are defined.

Following the SOW review, Statement of Work from each OSS team are prepared which identify the features and functions required to support each OSS. 

A detailed review of the equipment manufacturer's product specifications.

Analysis, pre-testing, and operations systems flow analysis. A draft

Operations Support Impact Analysis (OSIA) that identifies OSS impacts and incompatibilities is sent back to the manufacturer.

The requirements provide input into OSS modifications and test plans for product testing. Together, the manufacturer and the service provider comment on requirements and draft test plans to ensure that scenarios and configurations used are appropriate to the equipment and its targeted uses. Changes and additional modifications to the

solution approach and associated documentation are made at this point.

After the review, the OSS software is modified; provides templates and tables; and conducts product testing on the OSSs. Final test reports are issued, as are any applicable Methods and Procedures. The modified OSS software and related software support services are made available to the service provider.