VectaStar Network Management VNMS System

VectaStar Network Management System (VNMS) provides a powerful, flexible, scalable and reliable user portal for VectaStar networks enabling users to monitor and provision equipment and services across the entire VectaStar product range.

VNMS enables comprehensive FCAPS network management for VectaStar networks referencing standards-based requirements.

The web-based user interface assures cross-platform compatibility so users can view the network from practically any type of modern computer including tablets and smart phones.

Network maps are created using OpenStreetMap mapping data. VectaStar map icons reflect the alarm status of equipment and services and are automatically located using latitude and longitude coordinates. Search tools and filters allow users to focus on specific network segments or step-back to view their entire network.

Alarms are stored in a centralised SQL database on the VNMS server allowing users to view and filter alarms from across the entire VectaStar network without having to query individual VectaStar network elements one by one. Notifications can also be sent to individual users or groups of users via email or SMS.

Integrated VectaStar EMS (Element Management System) applications support in-depth, end-to-end configuration management allowing users to configure the complete range of VectaStar attributes remotely. Changes can be made on-site or remotely using the same VectaStar EMS graphical user interface.

VectaStar performance data is stored for 10 years, allowing for long-term trend analysis using a Round Robin Database (RRDtool) that aggregates and summarizes performance data over time.

Easily configurable northbound interfaces enable seamless integration with a wide range of popular Operations Support Systems using SNMP, XML, or CSV files over FTP or SFTP.

VNMS runs on the Ubuntu Linux Operating System that can be integrated with existing infrastructure to ensure carrier-class availability and performance, without the need to worry about virus protection.

The system is installed on a Dell R310 19” rack-mounted server and secure online software updates allow VNMS to be updated remotely using CBNL software repositories.

Automated system backups are performed daily without affecting user access to the VNMS web console or EMS graphical user interface. Backup files are stored on the VNMS server but can be transferred and stored offline over secure connections using SFTP/SCP.