Re: ATM connection management

[Bob Stewart <[e-mail]>]

Don't blame me for the cross-post.  Natale started it.

Naw.  "Accounting purposes" isn't the same as "just interesting."  It's less
than that.

Joke.  Joke.  I didn't mean it.

I admit a strong bias toward fault management, somewhat on the basis that I'd
like to see us get that one a bit more right before we delve too far into the
others.  On the other hand, I readily concede the strong cross-purpose among
many MIB objects for all the OSI-enumerated management areas.

Rather than prioritize reasons, I'd rather restate a general principle.  Every
MIB object must pass the scrutiny of "so what."  You must be able to answer
why the network manager cares, and what he's supposed to do about it.  You
don't have to list every use of a given object, but you should be able to give
at least one clear, strong example of its value.  "Interesting" isn't
sufficient. 

	Bob