ISO/IEC 10164-18:1997/Cor 1:1999

Information technology — Open Systems Interconnection — Systems Management: Software management function — Part 18: — Technical Corrigendum 1

Technologies de l'information — Interconnexion de systèmes ouverts (OSI) — Gestion-systèmes: Fonction de gestion de logiciel — Partie 18: — Rectificatif technique 1

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 23-Jun-1999
• ICS: 35.100.70 - Application layer
• Technical Committee: ISO/IEC JTC 1 - Information technology
• Drafting Committee: ISO/IEC JTC 1 - Information technology
• Current Stage: 6060 - International Standard published
• Start Date: 24-Jun-1999
• Completion Date: 14-Feb-2026

Relations

• Corrects: ISO/IEC 10164-18:1997 - Information technology — Open Systems Interconnection — Systems Management: Software management function — Part 18:
• Effective Date: 06-Jun-2022
• Child: ISO/IEC 10164-18:1997 - Information technology — Open Systems Interconnection — Systems Management: Software management function — Part 18:
• Effective Date: 15-Apr-2008

Overview

ISO/IEC 10164-18:1997/Cor 1:1999 is a technical corrigendum published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). This standard corrects and clarifies specific aspects of ISO/IEC 10164-18:1997, which addresses the systems management function for software management within the framework of Open Systems Interconnection (OSI). The corrigendum ensures consistency and accuracy in the application of software management protocols across open systems.

The technical corrigendum was prepared by the Joint Technical Committee ISO/IEC JTC 1, dedicated to standardizing information technology. It is particularly relevant for organizations that implement or maintain OSI-based systems management functions, as it affects documentation and system interoperability.

Key Topics

• Corrections to Software Management Templates
  • Clarification and amendment of object class and package templates used in software management, such as the softwareDistributor managed object class and the informationBackupPackage.
• Alignment with ITU-T Recommendations
  • Corrections ensure conformance with ITU-T Rec. X.744 (1996)/Cor.1 (1998 E), maintaining alignment between ISO and ITU-T specifications for systems management.
• Technical Corrections to Imports
  • Updates to import statements for module definitions, improving protocol compatibility and integration.
• Scope of Corrections
  • Note that these corrections are specific to certain published versions and do not apply universally to all language or format editions.

Applications

Implementing the technical corrections specified in ISO/IEC 10164-18:1997/Cor 1:1999 is critical for:

• IT Systems Integration
  • Ensuring consistent interpretation and execution of software management operations across diverse open systems and platforms.
• Interoperability in Network Management
  • Facilitating smooth interaction between management applications and managed entities, essential for efficient distributed software deployment, monitoring, and control.
• Standards Compliance
  • Organizations aiming to achieve or maintain ISO/IEC compliance in their network and systems management practices must incorporate these corrections for up-to-date protocol adherence.
• Enhancing Robustness
  • Accurate template definitions and import directives minimize the risk of miscommunication or implementation errors in software management infrastructures.

By applying these corrections, enterprises, solution vendors, and network operators can maintain reliable, standards-based OSI management environments.

Related Standards

To ensure comprehensive conformance and leverage best practices in systems management, organizations should consider the following related standards:

• ISO/IEC 10164 Series: A set of standards focusing on different aspects of systems management function within OSI, such as configuration, fault, and performance management.
• ISO/IEC 10165-2:1992: Defines the Structure of Management Information (SMI) for OSI systems management, referenced in this corrigendum.
• ITU-T Rec. X.744: The ITU-T equivalent standard for software management in OSI systems, providing guidelines for software distribution, installation, and backup.
• Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Standards: A comprehensive suite of international standards offering interoperability and standardized management for networked IT systems.

Organizations engaged in network management, software lifecycle management, or IT governance can benefit from aligning their processes with these standards, ensuring interoperability, scalability, and long-term supportability.

Keywords: ISO/IEC 10164-18, software management function, OSI, systems management, technical corrigendum, IT standards, interoperability, ITU-T Rec. X.744, information technology, open systems, standardized network management.

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/IEC 10164-18:1997
TECHNICAL CORRIGENDUM 1
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Information technology — Open Systems
Interconnection — Systems Management:
Software management function
TECHNICAL CORRIGENDUM 1
Technologies de l'information — Interconnexion de systèmes ouverts (OSI) — Gestion-systèmes: Fonction de
gestion de logiciel
RECTIFICATIF TECHNIQUE 1
Technical Corrigendum 1 to International Standard ISO/IEC 10164-18:1997 was prepared by Joint Technical
Committee ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information technology.

ICS 35.100.70 Ref. No. ISO/IEC 10164-18:1997/Cor.1:1999(E)
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ITU-T Rec. X.744 (1996)/Cor.1 (1998 E)
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