H3C Technologies H3C Intelligent Management Center - Manual (Page 10)

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1 Introduction to BIMS
The H3C IMC Branch Intelligent Management System (BIMS) supports the TR-069 protocol for remote
management of end-user devices. TR-069 is based on the DSL Forum technical specification, CPE WAN
Management Protocol, for communications between Customer-Premises Equipment (CPE) and Auto
Configuration Servers (ACS).
Network managers, engineers, and operators face challenges in their mission to manage various CPE
devices in a centralized way. BIMS is a comprehensive management platform that meets these
challenges. Relying on high reliability, flexibility and scalability, BIMS maintains CPE-vendor neutrality,
enabling seamless switching from one CPE to another, while managing all CPEs on a single platform.
In addition, BIMS supports a distributed deployment function. Because you can install the BIMS module
in a server that does not have the IMC platform installed, it enables you to break through the
performance obstacles of the IMC server station.
BIMS capabilities
BIMS includes the following functions:
• Resource Management
• CPE Group
• Configuration Management
• Compliance Center
• System Configuration
• BIMS Alarms
• BIMS Reports
You can access the first five functions through the BIMS navigation tree, and the last two from the Alarm
and Report tabs, respectively.
Resource Management
BIMS provides a comprehensive resource management function for managing CPE devices from HP,
H3C, and other manufacturers.
You can use this function to monitor and manage many aspects of a CPE device. You can add, configure,
monitor or manage one CPE device at a time, or multiple CPE devices. You can add CPE devices
manually, or by importing existing local CPE files. In addition, the Batch Operate function enables you
to configure CPE operations in batches. All communication messages between CPE and BIMS are
recorded in the CPE Interaction Logs.
CPE Group
You can organize CPE resources into different groups and subgroups, enabling you to more efficiently
manage a network of CPE devices. You can further enhance your network security by assigning different
authorities to CPE groups.