This Recommendation describes the management interface specification methodology (MISM). It
describes the process to derive interface specifications based on user requirements, analysis and
design (RAD). Guidelines are given on RAD using unified modelling language (UML) notation;
however, other interface specification techniques are not precluded. The guidelines for using UML
are described in this Recommendation. An interface specification addresses management service(s)
defined in [ITU-T M.3200] and/or supporting the management processes defined in ITU-T Recs
M.3050.x series. Such a specification may support part of or one or more management services. The
management services comprise of management functions. These functions may reference those
defined in [ITU-T M.3400] or the processes defined in ITU-T Recs M.3050.x series, specialized to
suit a specific managed area or new functions may be identified as appropriate.
The methodology is applicable to both the traditional manager/agent style of management interfaces
[ITU-T M.3010] and the SOA principles adopted for the management architecture of next
generation networks [ITU-T M.3060].