1 Overview

Abstract

This is the online user manual describing the sat-nms MNC monitoring & control system.

There is also a PDF version of this document, but we recommend to read the documentation online, as the user manual makes extensive usage of hyper-links which help you to jump quickly to topics which are related to that one you're actually reading.

The main sections of the user manual are:

• M&C Operation with Web Client The easy to use web browser based user interface the The sat-nms M&C System contains manifold features and functions. This section of the manual first gives a short introduction, describes the user interface and functions in detail.
• M&C Operation with Legacy Java Client Beside the new web client the system supports the legacy Java client application. This chapter describes the functionality of this client for your reference in existing installation not upgrade to the sat-nms web client.
• Administration This chapter explains in details aspects of the administration of all components of the sat-nms Monitoring & Control System. This includes for example backups, updates and a reference for all configuration files.
• Installation Usually SatService delivers pre-installed system with all components ready to use. This chapter is indended for
  the case that software components should be installed on customer provided bare metal servers or virtual machines and to provide a better understanding about the different components.
• Device Driver Reference Device drivers are the bridge between equipment and M&C system. The **sat-nms Universal Device Driver Language described in this chapter allow to define these drivers.
• API Reference the sat-nms backend service provides a REST-API to all function and data of the M&C system. This chapter is the complete reference to all API end points and data structures.
• Device Driver Descriptions This chapter include a full list of all device drivers with a short help page how to setup these devices and which parameters are available. Beside this it contains for logical devices detailed instructions on how to use them.

If you are not familiar with this Web based online help system, you may want to read the following chapter How To Use The Online Help, which briefly explains how to navigate thru the online help.