scope:

This specification defines the process for MEF Carrier Ethernet order negotiation/management between a Partner/Access Provider (Seller) and Service Provider (Buyer). The Ethernet Ordering specification will be based on MEF defined services and is intended to be used internationally. The requirements for Ethernet Ordering will be developed following a UML process approach which includes, but is not limited to, Business Process Flows, Use Cases, Scenarios, Information Models, and State Machine Diagrams. This specification is limited to the business process requirements depicted as Use Cases and attribute definitions needed for Ethernet Ordering. It will be the basis of requirements for a Product Order Data Model and API.